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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 23, 20184 min read
Assembly Passes Muratsuchi’s Day of Remembrance Resolution
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi stands in front of a display about the Japanese American confinement sites of World War II. SACRAMENTO —...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 21, 20181 min read
Governor Proclaims Day of Remembrance in California
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Feb. 16 issued his annual (and final) declaration of Feb. 19 as Day of Remembrance in California: =*= On...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 17, 20187 min read
Historic Wintersburg Gets Support from City Board
Reporters walk through the Historic Wintersburg site in Huntington Beach in 2016. Rafu Staff Report HUNTINGTON BEACH — The Huntington...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 17, 20183 min read
Council Committee Approves Historic Status for 800 Traction
Supporters of artists facing eviction from the Joannes Brothers Building wave signs on Tuesday at a hearing of the Planning and Land Use...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 17, 20181 min read
‘Being Asian Pacific Islander in Trump’s America’ at UCLA
A discussion of “Being Asian Pacific Islander in Trump’s America: Countering Racist Rhetoric and Combating Xenophobic Policies Against...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 16, 20182 min read
Budget Proposal Eliminates Funding for JA History Preservation
Japanese American confinement sites of World War II. (National Japanese American Historical Society) WASHINGTON — The Japanese American...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 16, 20183 min read
DOR Event to Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Redress
“The Civil Liberties Act of 1988: The Victory and the Unfinished Business” will be the theme of the 2018 Los Angeles Day of Remembrance...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 14, 20183 min read
NBC Analyst’s Remark About Japan and Korea Sparks Outrage
Joshua Cooper Ramo, Mike Tirico and Katie Couric broadcasting from the PyeongChang Olympics. (NBC) NBC has issued an apology for remarks...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 12, 20181 min read
Harris Nominated as Ambassador to Australia
President Donald Trump on Friday named U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris as his pick to serve as the American ambassador to...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 9, 20182 min read
Trump Urged to Nominate Ambassador to South Korea
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement Jan. 31...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 8, 20183 min read
Hirono, Duckworth Lead Effort to Recognize Fred Korematsu Day, Denounce Hate
WASHINGTON — Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) led a resolution recognizing Fred Korematsu for his opposition...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 8, 20181 min read
Muratsuchi, Calderon Announce Bill Establishing Surfing as Official State Sport
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi is an avid surfer. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 8, 20181 min read
Higa Reappointed to Teachers’ Retirement Board
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown announced on Jan. 19 the reappointment of Joy Higa, 50, of Manhattan Beach to the California State...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 7, 20182 min read
Applications Being Taken for JACL/OCA Leadership Summit
2015 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit Participants at the Congressional Speaker Series. (Photo by Craig Shimizu) WASHINGTON — The 2018 JACL/OCA...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 5, 20182 min read
L.A. City Council Supports Sign at Tuna Canyon Site
This city sign will mark the former location of the Tuna Canyon Detention Station. Rafu Wire and Staff Reports The Los Angeles City...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 2, 20182 min read
JACL: State of the Union Speech Continues Attack on Immigrants
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump’s first...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 2, 20184 min read
Tsutsui Resigns as Hawaii Lieutenant Governor
Shan Tsutsui HONOLULU — Shan S. Tsutsui announced on Monday that he is resigning as Hawaii lieutenant governor, effective Jan. 31. He...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 2, 20183 min read
L.A. Day of Remembrance Program Set for Feb. 17
Alan Nishio, community activist and founding member of National Coalition for Redress/Reparations (now Nikkei for Civil Rights &...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 1, 20182 min read
Governor Proclaims Korematsu Day
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday proclaimed Jan. 30, 2018 as Fred Korematsu Day in California. He gave the following statement:...
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Rafu Shimpo
Feb 1, 20183 min read
Hawaii Emergency Administrator Miyagi Resigns; Employee Who Caused Missile Panic Fired
Gov. David Ige, Maj. Gen. Joe Logan and Brig. Gen. (retired) Bruce Oliveira speak at a press conference on Monday. HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov....
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