APA Candidates Compete in County Races
Rafu Staff Report Several Asian Pacific Americans were candidates in local elections on June 7. Following are some of the results for...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 20, 20162 min read
Furutani: On to November
Warren Furutani addresses supporters at his campaign headquarters in San Pedro on June 7. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) By GWEN MURANAKA,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 19, 20163 min read
Muratsuchi Emerges on Top, Heading for Fall Runoff
Candidate Al Muratsuchi chats with supporter Chogi Higa on election night in Torrance. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 19, 20162 min read
Governor Supports Nisei Soldier Stamp
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has voiced support for a U.S. commemorative postage stamp that would honor the patriotism of the Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 17, 20163 min read
Irene Simonian and Craig Ishii Receive Community Leader Award
Pictured at the Kizuna office are (from left) Christy Sakamoto, Kristin Fukushima, David Miya, Craig Ishii, Rep. Xavier Becerra, Sophie...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 16, 20169 min read
NEWS ANALYSIS: Donald Trump’s Consistency
Whatever one may think of Donald Trump, he has been remarkably consistent in his views of Japan over the past 30 years. What is puzzling...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 16, 20162 min read
Ishizuka to Discuss ‘Serve the People’ at JANM
A discussion with Karen Ishizuka, author of “Serve the People: Making Asian America in the Long Sixties” and an activist panel will be...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 10, 201610 min read
Voice of Hibakusha
From left: Junji Sarashina, Howard Kakita, Wataru Namba. By NAO NAKANISHI, Rafu Staff Writer 日本語バージョンはこちらから On May 27, President Obama...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20162 min read
Takai Announces Medal of Honor Review for AAPI Veterans
Rep. Mark Takai honors the service and sacrifice of 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao along with his widow, Shirley Kauhaihao, and Hawaii...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 8, 20167 min read
APA Candidates Have a Significant Presence in June Primary
Rafu Staff Report Several Asian Pacific American candidates ran for congressional and state legislative seats in the June 7 primary. A...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 7, 20163 min read
Sanders Meets with AAPI Supporters
Sen. Bernie with a panel that included (from right) Aparna Shah, Jane Sandoval, Timmy Lu, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. PALO ALTO — Democratic...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 7, 20163 min read
Little Chance of APA Representation on Board of Supervisors
No Asian Pacific American has ever served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and it appears that will still be the case...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 7, 20162 min read
AAPI Actors Help to Get Out the Vote
John Cho and George Takei Asian American and Pacific Islander actors appear in a new get-out-the-vote video directed at the AAPI...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20164 min read
CAPAC Seeks Presidential Medal of Freedom for Young Oak Kim
First Lt. Young Oak Kim was given the Silver Star for action in Italy in April 1944. (University of Southern California Libraries)...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20161 min read
Takano Applauds Obama’s Call for Disarmament
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside) released the following statement after President Obama’s speech in Hiroshima on May 27: Rep....
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Rafu Shimpo
May 31, 20168 min read
Remarks by Obama and Abe at Hiroshima Peace Memorial
President Obama, joined by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaks at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on May 27. (whitehouse.gov)...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 27, 20161 min read
Obama Thanks Takai for His Service
WASHINGTON — President Obama on May 20 issued a statement in response to an announcement by Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii) that he will not...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 27, 201610 min read
WLA-Sawtelle Neighborhood Council to Hold Election
Eight seats are open on the Board of Directors of the West Los Angeles-Sawtelle Neighborhood Council, whose goal is to provide...
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Rafu Shimpo
May 23, 20162 min read
Governor Proclaims API Heritage Month
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on April 29 issued a proclamation declaring May 2016 as “Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the...
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