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Connecting the Past With the Present Is the Focus of 2017’s Manzanar at Dusk

Pictured: 2016 Manzanar at Dusk participants during small group discussions. Now in its 20th year, the program aims to open…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

Community News

Japanese Americans Share Stories at New Mexico Panel Discussion

Victor Yamada, far left, of the New Mexico JACL chapter asks a question for Fred Kimura, Roy Ebihara and Lillie…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

National News

Tule Lake Committee Refiles Lawsuit

The committee is seeking an environmental and WWII historic resources review of the Tule Lake concentration camp site. The Tule…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

Community News

Minnesota Hosts Opening Reception and Panel Discussion for ‘Roger Shimomura: Mistaken Identity’

From left: Karen Tanaka Lucas, Carolyn Nayematsu, Gordon Nakagawa, Jehra Patrick, Ruthann Godollei, Cheryl Hirata-Dulas, Sally Sudo and Janet Carlson.…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

Community News

JACL Appoints Interim Executive Director Stephanie Nitahara

Stephanie Nitahara The Japanese American Citizens League announces the appointment of Stephanie Nitahara as interim executive director, effective April 3.…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

Community News

Twin Cities Chapter Participates in Panel on Japanese American Incarceration

Twin Cities JACL members Gordon Nakagawa, Hannah Semba, Sally Sudo and John Matsunaga participated on April 11 in a program,…

P.C. EditorApril 21, 2017

Community

Alan Nishio to Receive the 2017 Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award

The longtime activist and recognized leader will be honored for his wide-ranging impact in the Japanese American community. Alan Nishio…

P.C. EditorApril 7, 2017

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Japanese Latin American Delegation Receives Favorable Hearing

Art Shibayama testifies in Washington, D.C., however, a ruling may not come for several years. By Martha Nakagawa, Contributor Isamu…

P.C. EditorApril 7, 2017

Community News

The 15th Annual Minidoka Pilgrimage Dates Set for July 6-9

Participants at the 2016 Minidoka Pilgrimage gather for a group photo. The 15th annual pilgrimage takes place July 6-9. (Photo:…

P.C. EditorApril 7, 2017

National News

Assembly Bill 491 Passes Assembly Education Committee Unanimously

AB 491 establishes $3 million in grants for education on Japanese American incarceration. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi’s…

P.C. EditorApril 7, 2017