Rep. Takano Honors Life of Sakaye Aratani on House Floor
WASHINGTON – Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside), the second vice chair…
Ron Wakabayashi to Receive Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award at 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage
Ron Wakabayashi, former regional director, U.S. Department of Justice Community…
Bringing ‘Defining Courage’ to USC
By MATTHEW ASADA On April 30, USC will host “Defining Courage,” the live-action, theatrical experience telling the story of the Nisei soldiers of World War II. This will be the first university performance of “Defining Courage” and the finale of USC’s celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Since premiering in Honolulu in…
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O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Hero
There are two iconic celebrities who would be great characters in a Shakespearean tragedy… America’s Dad, Bill Cosby, and O.J. Simpson!…
Community Organizations Welcome API RISE to Little Tokyo
By ABIGAIL CHUN, NIKKEI PROGRESSIVES Nearly 70 people representing 17 of Little Tokyo’s community organizations made their way to Union Church…
Monterey Park to Present 24th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Spring is in full bloom in Monterey Park as the city announces its 24th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on April 27-28.…
1965 Gift to the Dodgers Returns to A Place of Prominence
By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS, RAFU SPORTS EDITOR For decades, a precious gift sat unnoticed, unknown, and essentially decaying, far beyond centerfield.…
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RAMBLINGS FROM THE SON OF A PAPER SON: Treasures
By BILL YEE Many people are collectors! I, for one, have a Marvel Comics collection. I am fortunate enough to have the first issue of “Spider-Man, “Iron Man,” “Thor,” and “The Avengers,” just to name a few.…
THROUGH THE FIRE: The Fight for Human Rights
By BILL WATANABE You occasionally hear people say something along the lines of “I’ve got my rights,” and most people in America believe that every citizen is privileged to have basic rights – the “right to life,…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fond Memories
Dear Editor: I pastored the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church from 1994-2000. Alan Nishio’s mother, Mitsue Nishio, was one of the long-time members there. She was always so proud of Alan. The sadness that comes with…
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VOX POPULI: Hijacked at Manzanar!
By MO NISHIDA Strong words, you might think. Maybe you’ll think again after reading this. Manzanar has a very important place in my heart. Back in the late ’60s, when our movement was first developing, we were…
VOX POPULI: ‘No-No Boys’ and Renunciants Revisit Pain of Stigma from World War II
By RICHARD KATSUDA The Japanese American Historical Society of Southern California-sponsored forum on October 27, 2012, “70 Years Since E09066: ‘No-No Boys’ and Renunciants – Loyal or Disloyal?” generated great public interest with a turn-away crowd at…
VOX POPULI: Through Fire and Ash, 3/30/2011
By BRENTON MORI A fundraiser at Little Tokyo’s 2nd Street Jazz in April 2011 gave me the opportunity to write and recite a spoken-word piece entitled “Through Fire and Ash,” intended to be my tribute to the…
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Isamu “Ralph” Kaneshiro
Isamu “Ralph” Kaneshiro passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at the age of 98 years. He is survived by his sister, Stella Hamada;…
Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi
August 8, 1931 – March 31, 2024 Bessie Shizuko Takeuchi, 92-year-old, resident of Torrance, peacefully passed away at her residence on March 31. She…
Robert S. Harada
Robert S. Harada, 100 years old, Vacaville, Calif.-born, resident of Gardena, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024. He is predeceased by his wife,…
Katsuko Mori
Katsuko Mori, who was born in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, passed away peacefully at home in Los Angeles on April 6, 2024. She is survived…
Shizue Nomiya
Shizue Nomiya, 87 years old, Aichi-Ken, Japan-born, resident of Torrance, Calif., passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. She is survived by son, Tash…