Manzanar Committee Decries Attacks on Immigrant Children and Families
Children and infants were among the 101 orphans who were incarcerated at Children’s Village at the Manzanar concentration camp during...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 28, 20182 min read
JACL Disappointed with Supreme Court Decision on Muslim Ban
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement on Tuesday. =*= In a 5-4 decision today, the Supreme...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20182 min read
Joint Statement by JA Organizations Condemning Trump Administration’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration P
As leaders of institutions in the Japanese American community, we are joining with people across the country who are horrified by the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20183 min read
Hirono, Matsui Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Title IX
Rep. Doris Matsui and Sen. Mazie Hirono WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) on June 22...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 26, 20182 min read
Col. Young Oak Kim Memorial Highway on Portion of I-5 Passes Through Senate Committee
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva co-sponsored legislation to name a highway after Col. Young Oak Kim. SACRAMENTO — Assembly Concurrent...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 22, 20181 min read
Hirono Supports Harris’ Appointment as Ambassador to South Korea
Adm. Harry Harris and Sen. Mazie Hirono WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced Adm. (Ret.) Harry Harris during a June 14...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 22, 20185 min read
He Has Plans for Alhambra
Incoming mayor Jeffrey Maloney (left) receives the gavel from outgoing mayor Stephen Sham. Also pictured is City Manager Jessica...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 22, 20183 min read
JACL: Executive Order Continues Inhumane Treatment of Children
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order reversing his policy of separating children from their undocumented...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 20, 20182 min read
JANM Condemns ‘Cruel’ Family Separation Policy
The Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo issued the following statement on June 19. =*= The Japanese American National...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 20, 20182 min read
Hanabusa Calls for End to ‘Reprehensible’ Immigration Policy
WASHINGTON – Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii) reiterated her call June 18 for President Donald Trump to end his policy of separating...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 18, 20183 min read
Laura Bush: Separating Families Raises Parallels to JA Incarceration
Former First Lady Laura Bush wrote the following commentary, which appeared in The Washington Post on June 17. =*= On Sunday, a day we as...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 17, 20181 min read
Chu Applauds Publication of NPS’ AAPI Theme Study
WASHINGTON – In 2013, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar led the endeavor of developing a theme study focused on the historical and cultural...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 16, 20183 min read
Filipino American Candidates Make Runoffs in Legislative Races
Asian Pacific American candidates in the June 5 California primaries included at least four Filipino American challengers — three running...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 15, 20183 min read
Challenger Flynn Neck-and-Neck with Aguilar in Congressional Race
Sean Flynn REDLANDS — In the June 5 primary for the 31st Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Pete Aguilar is facing a serious...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20187 min read
Results for APA Candidates in County, Municipal Races
Following are more results for Asian Pacific American candidates in the June 5 California primary. Los Angeles County Assessor: Incumbent...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20184 min read
Change in Election Cycle Gives Gardena Officeholders Extra Year
Mayor Tasha Cerda and Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka at this year’s Day of Remembrance program at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 201811 min read
Results for APA Candidates in Statewide, Legislative Races
Pictured at the 19th anniversary celebration of the Go For Broke Monument in Little Tokyo on June 2 are (from left) Rep. Mark Takano...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 20182 min read
VOX POPULI: Antonio Villaraigosa and Asian Americans
Antonio Villaraigosa and George Nakano By GEORGE NAKANO Antonio Villaraigosa is the only gubernatorial candidate to demonstrate...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 20183 min read
George Chen Running for Torrance City Council
George Chen with supporter Jon Kaji at this year’s JANM Gala. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) The following was submitted by George Chen for...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 1, 20182 min read
Eng in the Running for State Senate Seat
Former Assemblymember Mike Eng talks about his bid for State Senate during an interview with The Rafu Shimpo. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu...
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