CommunityJACLNews 2021 JACL Kakehashi Program Applications Now Open Each year, between 100 and 200 participants are selected to participate in the JACL Kakehashi Program, coordinated by the Japanese…P.C. EditorMay 14, 2021
CommunityNews A Legacy Intersects With Present, Future Rose Ochi Square is dedicated in Little Tokyo at San Pedro, E. First streets. By P.C. Staff With the start…P.C. EditorMay 7, 2021
CommunityJACLNews JACL Welcomes New Membership Coordinator to National Staff Bridget Keaveney succeeds Phillip Ozaki, who has been promoted to JACL’s development director. JACL National is excited to introduce Bridget…P.C. EditorMay 7, 2021
NationalNewsSports Olympian Kokumai Tapped as Virtual Guest for Biden’s Address Rep. Porter Invites Karateka Following Verbal Harassment Incident IRVINE, Calif. — Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced that she has invited…P.C. EditorApril 28, 2021
CommunityJACLNewsObituaries Bob Shimabukuro, former P.C., Int’l Examiner staffer, dead at 75 Journalist, activist also authored redress book titled ‘Born in Seattle.’ By P.C. Staff Robert Sadamu Shimabukuro, known to readers of…P.C. EditorApril 23, 2021
CommunityJACLNews Twin Cities JACL Condemns the Use of WWII Incarceration History to Challenge the Constitutionality of Covid-19 Public Safety Orders By Twin Cities JACL Twin Cities JACL President, Vinicius Taguchi and Twin Cities JACL member and former Minidoka incarceree Sally…P.C. EditorApril 23, 2021
NationalNews Senate OKs Bill to Fight Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on April 22 overwhelmingly passed a bill that would help combat the rise of hate…P.C. EditorApril 23, 2021
JACLNationalNews JACL Issues Statement Following Derek Chauvin Verdict On Tuesday, April 20, Derek Chauvin, a former officer employed by the Minneapolis Police Department, was found guilty on all…P.C. EditorApril 21, 2021
NationalNews Woman Fatally Stabbed While Walking Dogs in ‘Random’ Attack RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A 64-year-old Asian woman has been fatally stabbed while walking her dogs in what police in…P.C. EditorApril 5, 2021
CommunityNews Calif. Governor Taps Bonta for Att’y Gen Position SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Assemblyman Rob Bonta, a Democrat who represents the 18th District,…P.C. EditorMarch 24, 2021