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THROUGH THE FIRE: A Personal Side to Gordon Hirabayashi

THROUGH THE FIRE: A Personal Side to Gordon Hirabayashi

By SHARON YAMATO It was a fitting and timely tribute by the UCLA Department of Asian American Studies Department and the UCLA Research Library when it honored Gordon Hirabayashi on April 5 with a program... 

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: A Treasure Trove for UCLA & Me

CROSSROADS TO SOMEWHERE: A Treasure Trove for UCLA & Me

By W.T. WIMPY HIROTO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Feb. 22, 2012.) === The call came from Sharon Yamato, a Rafu compatriot. She wanted to know if I would be interested in being interviewed by... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: Pledging Allegiance

THROUGH THE FIRE: Pledging Allegiance

By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Nov. 30, 2011.) === As schoolchildren, we learned at an early age to hold our right hands over our hearts and recite those familiar words out loud,... 

Hayami Documentary Premieres; Family Gives Positive Reviews

Hayami Documentary Premieres; Family Gives Positive Reviews

From left: Filmmaker Sharon Yamato, actor Aaron Yoo, filmmaker Ann Kaneko, actress Amy Hill, and Dawn Hayami, daughter of Stanley Hayami's brother Frank. (Photo by Mario Reyes/Rafu Shimpo) By J.K.... 

‘A Flicker in Eternity’ to Premiere at JANM

‘A Flicker in Eternity’ to Premiere at JANM

Stanley Hayami and his wartime journal. Visual Communications will conclude the first season of its ongoing screening series “Border Crossings” with the world premiere of Ann Kaneko and Sharon Yamato’s... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: One Soldier’s Story

THROUGH THE FIRE: One Soldier’s Story

By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Nov. 3, 2011.) === With the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony being held this week honoring the 100th Infantry, 442nd RCT and MIS in Washington,... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: Honoring the Nisei

THROUGH THE FIRE: Honoring the Nisei

By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Sept. 29, 2011.) === I’ve heard it said by a wise old person that “old age is always 15 years older than I am,” but that boast seems to have... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: Getting Along

THROUGH THE FIRE: Getting Along

By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on August 11, 2011.) === It’s been nearly 20 years since Rodney King spoke the prophetic words, “Can we get along?” Lately, there’ve been frightening... 

Authors’ Afternoon

Authors’ Afternoon

Kaori Tanegashima, whose memoir, “Daughter of a Gun,” covers her childhood in Japanese-occupied China and her struggles in Japan and America. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) TORRANCE — The Japanese American... 

THROUGH THE FIRE: The Meaning of Life

THROUGH THE FIRE: The Meaning of Life

By SHARON YAMATO (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on May 4, 2011.) === Whenever I have a little time on my hands with no pressing deadlines or immediate goals, I turn into a restless slug. I lie in... 

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