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First Annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival Set for June

By P.C. Staff Versatile pop/soul/contemporary jazz saxophonist Michael Paulo (pictured) is bringing the first annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival, presented…

P.C. EditorMay 15, 2015

Community News

‘Women of the Year’ Honored

(From left) Downtown L.A. Chapter’s George Kita, Women of the Year honorees Kimiko Goya, Martha Nishinaka, Yoshie Hirata, Pearl Omiya…

P.C. EditorMay 10, 2015

Community News Uncategorized

WSU Students Research and Share Their Family Histories

Patti Hirahara (center) is recognized by Vichar Phonkumnerdsub and Vanessa Sing, co-chairs of WSU’s Asian Pacific American Student Coalition, for…

P.C. EditorMay 10, 2015

National News

Baltimore Riot Shines Media Spotlight on African American and Asian Tensions

By P.C. Staff More than 480 people have been arrested since April 23 in Baltimore, M.D., after rioting and protests…

P.C. EditorMay 7, 2015

JACL National News Politics

National Youth Summit Focuses on Business Networking and Cultural Heritage

Vanna Novak stands before Youth Summit attendees at JANM, where she offered life and career tips to young professionals. By…

P.C. EditorMay 6, 2015

Community News

Solar Energy Plants Near Manzanar on Hold

By Charles James, contributor Two proposed photovoltaic (PV) solar energy plants in close proximity to the Manzanar National Historic Site…

P.C. EditorMay 5, 2015

Community JACL News Politics

HandsOn Central California Honors Saburo and Marion Masada for Their Volunteerism

Saburo and Marion Masada were honored by HandsOn Central California for their tireless volunteer community efforts. Photo: John Hix By…

P.C. EditorMay 5, 2015

National News

Manzanar Committee Commemorates 70 Years Since the Closing of the Camp at Its 46th Pilgrimage

Japanese American internees were honored during a roll call of flags representing all 10 WRA camps. Photos: Charles James By…

P.C. EditorMay 5, 2015

National News

JANM Acquires Eaton Collection After Social Media Storm

By P.C. Staff The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles announced May 4 that it has acquired the Eaton…

P.C. EditorMay 5, 2015

National News

Rev. Paul T. Nakamura to Receive the 2015 Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award

Rev. Paul T. Nakagawa is shown here during the interfaith service at the Manzanar cemetery at the 34th Annual Manzanar…

P.C. EditorApril 30, 2015