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Video Dedicated to Anniversary of Vincent Chin’s Death
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
Read More »Doug Luna: Community Volunteer Extraordinaire (1944-2011)
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
Read More »Remembering Pioneer Writer Hisaye Yamamoto
A beloved Japanese American literary writer passes, but is remembered by a long-time friend and fellow writer
Read More »Renovator of Nippon Kan Theater Passes Away
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
Read More »Roberto Maestas 1938-2010
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.
Read More »Remembering Robert “Bob” Mizukami
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
Read More »The Pioneer Filmmaker
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.
Read More »Remembering a Legend
“How do we free ourselves from our past, if we do not even know this past?” These are the words of the late Professor Emritus Ron Takaki. On May 26, 2009, the legendary Ron
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