Manzanar Committee Mourns Loss of Congressman Dellums
The Manzanar Committee mourns the passing of former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Ronald V. Dellums (D-Oakland/Berkeley),...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 4, 20181 min read
Anaheim Honors Patti Hirahara with Proclamation
Pictured from left are City Councilmembers Kris Murray and Lucille Kring, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Jose Moreno, Anaheim Unified School District...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 3, 20184 min read
Garcetti Completes Trade Mission Trips to Tokyo, Seoul
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 31, 20183 min read
‘JA Redress Movement and Social Justice Today: 30 Years of the Civil Liberties Act’
President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act on Aug. 10, 1988. Members of Congress in attendance included (from left) Sen. Spark...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 26, 20184 min read
Manzanar Committee Mourns the Loss of Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga
In May 2011, Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga was honored during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Los Angeles City Hall. She is pictured...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 24, 201810 min read
Nisei Activist Played a Pivotal Role in Redress Movement
From left: Fred Korematsu, Gordon Hirabayashi, Michi Weglyn, William Hohri, Aiko Herzig Yoshinaga and Harry Ueno in front of the Supreme...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 22, 20188 min read
Tule Lake 2018: Fight to Preserve Camp for Future Generations
Pilgrimage participants who were held at Tule Lake, including those who were born there. By MARTHA NAKAGAWA, Rafu Contributor Jail...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 20, 20186 min read
Tule Lake 2018: Tales of the Gripsholm and the Modoc Wars
Members of United Against Racism hold up a banner in solidarity for the national day of protest against family separation on June 30 at...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 20, 20186 min read
Tule Lake 2018: Solemnity and Moment of Division at Pilgrimage
With Castle Rock in the background, Brian Hatano plays “Taps” to honor Henry Nonaka and Jimi Yamaichi at the Tule Lake Pilgrimage on July...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 19, 20183 min read
Mineta Joins with Korematsu Center in Census Citizenship Case
NEW YORK — Four Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II asked a New York federal district court on July 11 to prevent the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 19, 20183 min read
Rep. Lieu: Trump’s Statements in Helsinki ‘Utterly Shameful’
WASHINGTON — Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) on July 16 issued the following statement after President Trump met with Russian President...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 12, 20184 min read
Hirono Opposes Trump’s Pick for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement on Monday. =*= Today, Donald Trump selected Brett Kavanaugh for...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 8, 20182 min read
Chang Sworn in as Senator for 29th District
Ling Ling Chang (right) takes the oath of office administered by California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye. Chang’s husband, Andrew...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 5, 20182 min read
BCA Statements on Separation of Parents and Children at Border
SAN FRANCISCO — The Buddhist Churches of America, the national organization of Jodo Shinshu temples, issued the following statements on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 3, 20184 min read
Brown Appoints Three to CCLPEP Advisory Panel
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on June 26 announced three appointments to the California Civil Liberties Public Education Grant Program...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 2, 20181 min read
Takano to Host Town Hall on Immigration Debate
Rep. Mark Takano RIVERSIDE — In May, the Trump Administration adopted an unprecedented “zero tolerance” policy for people crossing the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 28, 20183 min read
Children of Hirabayashi, Yasui, Korematsu: Supreme Court Decision in Travel Ban Case Repeats History
Karen Korematsu (left), Holly Yasui, and Jay Hirabayashi on a panel at the 2013 JANM National Conference. (Photo via DiscoverNikkei.org)...
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