A Detroit auto industry worker, Vincent Chin was beaten to death on the night before his wedding by two men. As they shouted racial slurs at him, blaming the Japanese (Chin was Chinese) for stealing American automotive jobs. The men were later sentenced by a judge to 3 years’ probation and a fine of $3000.
Doug Luna was a very generous guy who always found time to serve his communities, his church, his family and friends, and his country. On February 23, 2011, Doug passed away, at the age of 66. Doug had a rich life, full of meaningful experiences. Doug grew up in Germany, graduating from a high [...]
Elizabeth Burke died December 25, 2010 in Ajijic Mexico — a village that she dearly loved. She was 78 years-old and is survived by her husband, Edward, following 59 years of happy marriage. Elizabeth was born in New York City in 1932 in the same hospital her husband had been born in. She met him [...]
Roberto Maestas 1938 – 2010 Remembering Roberto Maestas On September 22, 2010, El Centro de la Raza and our Community lost a beloved leader. We invite you to share in the memory of Roberto. Public Viewing Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 1-8pm El Centro de la Raza 2524 16th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144 A Celebration of [...]
Robert “Bob” Mizukami, Nisei Vet and 442nd member, and former Mayor of Fife, WA. & past president of The Puyallup Valley JACL & board member of NIKKEI CONCERNS & Fife Lion Club. He will be buried in a private ceremony @ Mount Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. A public memorial service is scheduled for 11 AM [...]
Veteran documentary filmmaker Loni Ding passed away in February. Her career as an independent filmmaker, university professor and television producer spanned decades. Her numerous film and television projects garnered over 15 awards and fellowships. Best known for the award-winning documentary, “The Color of Honor: The Japanese American Soldiers During World War II”, her film that [...]
