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Pain and Ink: Pricking Politicians Produces Pulitzers for Cartoonist Michael Ramirez

The impact of his drawings is what made Pulitzer Prize- winning political cartoonist Michael Ramirez fall in love with his…

P.C. EditorOctober 7, 2016

National News

JANM Begins Work on NPS-Funded Grants

LOS ANGELES — Utilizing a total of more than $115,000 from two National Park Service Japanese American Confinement Sites grants…

P.C. EditorSeptember 23, 2016

National News

JACL Completes Successful Workshops for Teachers

“I feel really privileged to have participated in it,” said one of the teachers in commenting on JACL’s recent workshops…

P.C. EditorSeptember 9, 2016

Community News

Manzanar Volunteers Recognized With National Award

Volunteers Ann and Saburo Sasaki with National Parks Service Director Jon Jarvis on Aug. 9 in Washington, D.C. Photo: National…

P.C. EditorAugust 26, 2016

Community News

A Strong Bond Continues

Decades following World War II, 200 guests attend the 71st Manzanar Reunion in Las Vegas. By Charles James, Contributor It…

P.C. EditorAugust 26, 2016

Community News

Pomona Assembly Center Holds Dedication Ceremony

A commemorative plaque honors Japanese Americans detained at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds during WWII. By Patti Hirahara, Contributor In…

P.C. EditorAugust 26, 2016

Community News

Asian American Issues Come to the Forefront Before Election

JACL NY/SC representatives Stephanie Nitahara, Michelle Huey, Kota Mizutani, Juli Yoshinaga, Emil Trinidad, Kyle Lee and Marissa Kitazawa attended the…

P.C. EditorAugust 12, 2016

Community News

West L.A. JACL Announces Scholarship Winners

West L.A. JACL Chapter President John Saito, scholarship recipients Jeffrey Fujimoto and Emily Lui and 2014 Miss Western L.A. Steffi…

P.C. EditorAugust 12, 2016

Community News

Japan’s Consul General Jun Yamada Sends Support Letter for Nisei Soldiers Stamp

In a show of support, Japan’s Consul General Jun Yamada has sent a letter backing the U.S. stamp proposal that…

P.C. EditorJuly 21, 2016

Community News

An American Hero Story Told in First-Ever Norman Y. Mineta Documentary

By P.C. Staff For the first time ever, a documentary with the commitment and involvement of Norman Y. Mineta will…

P.C. EditorJuly 9, 2016