Hate Crimes Continue to Rise in L.A.
In a meeting of the Los Angeles City Council Public Safety Committee on Jan. 22,…
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2020 Tule Lake Pilgrimage Set for July 3-6
The Tule Lake Committee announces that the 2020 Tule Lake Pilgrimage is scheduled from Friday,…
Reps. Takano, Brownley Blast VA’s ‘Flippant’Response to Allegations of Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON — House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Riverside) and Subcommittee on Health…
WWII Camp Memorial Proposed in Torrance
GARDENA — Kanji Sahara spoke about a World War II camp memorial he has proposed…
So-Phis Honor Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition
The So-Phis of Orange County, a social and philanthropic group, recently honored the Tuna Canyon…
Manzanar Committee Expresses Grave Concerns Regarding Reports of People of Iranian Ancestry Being Detained by CBP
On Jan. 7, the Manzanar Committee, sponsors of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and Manzanar At…
Sign Marks Japanese Hospital as Historical-Cultural Monument
The Little Tokyo Historical Society on Jan. 4 unveiled a new City of Los Angeles…
JA Civil Rights Groups Concerned by Reports of Increased Screening Procedures for Iranian Americans
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement on Jan. 6. “This past…
Kurt Ikeda Selected as Education Specialist for Southern Idaho Parks
JEROME, Idaho — The Southern Idaho Parks has selected Kurt Ikeda as the first education…
DNA Results Announced for Remains Discovered Near Mt. Williamson
On Oct. 7, 2019, two hikers discovered human remains near the far side of the…
Tsuru-Stringing Workshop and Gathering
Nikkei Progressives will start out the new year with tsuru-stringing workshops on Sunday, Jan. 5…
Those We Lost in 2019
Following, in alphabetical order, are some of the notable individuals who died during the past…