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My first introduction to Nina Revoyr’s writing was through her 2003 novel, Southland, a story…

Mia Nakaji Monnier • Feb. 16, 2012

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Are You For Real?

At a recent gathering at my children’s school, one of the parents came up to me and said, &ld…

Jayne Hirata • Feb. 15, 2012

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My Surreal Life Experience: Stand Up for Justice

Despite how annoying it is, reality TV is here to stay. I admit that I’ve been watching episo…

Jenni “Emiko” Kuida • Feb. 14, 2012

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Terrorism, 1945 Style

One of the articles I’ve been working on for the Densho Encyclopedia on and off is a piece on…

Brian Niiya +1 • Feb. 13, 2012

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Journal Entry #Aired Once in 1964: "Ad Hominem Ads..."

A weekly visual journal/cartoon about an easily-annoyed fourth generation American of Japanese desc…

Neal Yamamoto • Feb. 11, 2012

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Frank’s Bequest

The on-shore winds have danced all night up and down over Rose Hills. They have then come down full…

Edward Moreno • Feb. 10, 2012

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The Top Non-Asian Civil Rights Heroes For Japanese Americans

After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, there was only one national organization that was willing to sta…

Koji Steven Sakai • Feb. 9, 2012

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A Tree Cannot Survive Without Its Roots

The person I am today is not necessarily who I will be tomorrow. With each new experience I gain, e…

Maya Kochiyama • Feb. 8, 2012

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Yesterday’s Farmer: Eiichi Edward Sakauye (1912-2005)

I first got to know Eiichi when I spent several days with him while preparing for an extensive inte…

Joseph Y. Yasutake • Feb. 7, 2012

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Frank and Nevelo Yasuda, Alaskan Mining Hall of Fame

“We stayed six months cumulatively in Point Barrow, Alaska for scientific research,” sa…

Rio Imamura • Feb. 6, 2012

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From Crenshaw to Deerhorn: An Interview with Nina Revoyr