THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER OF THE JACL Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019

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This year’s award

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HOW TO REACH US THE 2019 JACL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Email: [email protected] he JACL National Scholarship critical to JACL’s long-term viability serving as selection committee mem- Online: www.pacificcitizen.org I am thrilled that the JACL Scho- Tel: (213) 620-1767 Program has had another and relevance. bers who reviewed and rated the larship Program continues with a Mail: 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 fantastic year! In this special On behalf of National JACL, freshman applications are NCWNP tradition of success and prosperity. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tissue of the Pacific Citizen, the JACL I would like to express my deepest members Sharon Uyeda (chair), Dar- We will soon begin the 2020 appli- STAFF is delighted to announce awards appreciation for the team of dedi- lene Sakata-Bagshaw and Nick Hori. cation process to recognize the next Executive Editor totaling $66,500 to 26 deserving cated individuals who ensure the Those who served on the under- group of outstanding student leaders. Allison Haramoto student scholars. With so many im- scholarship program continues to graduate, graduate, law, arts and Senior Editor As we wrap up the 2019 scholarship Digital & Social Media pressive and accomplished students, be a huge success. First, Regional student-aid selection committee from season, please join me in congratu- George Johnston the future of JACL is bright! Director Patty Wada, who serves MDC include Betsy Sato (chair), Judy lating all of our award recipients. Business Manager This year, the student applicants as the program manager and ensures Tanaka and Kurt Miyazaki. Susan Yokoyama were asked to write a statement on its successful implementation. She In addition, David and Carol Kawa- Respectfully, Production Artist the following essay prompt, which coordinates the two scholarship moto, who once headed the program, Marie Samonte was provided by the JACL National committees, communicates with the continue to play an integral role Circulation Matthew Farrells, Eva Ting Youth/Student Council: “The JACL applicants and keeps the program in the scholarship application and JACL National VP Planning & strives to stand in solidarity with running on track. award process, and I’d also like to Development The Pacific Citizen newspaper other entities and individuals advo- I’d also like to thank the two acknowledge Membership Assistant (ISSN: 0030-8579) is published semi-monthly (except once in cating for marginalized communities. National JACL Scholarship Com- Tomiko Ismail, who runs a check on December and January) by the Pick an organization that the JACL mittees. These committees, each the membership of our applicants. Japanese American Citizens could partner with and detail, in from a distinct JACL district, work On behalf of the JACL National League, Pacific Citizen, 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 whatever framework you see fit, diligently to review freshman and Board, we thank these committed Los Angeles, CA 90012 what that collaboration might look undergraduate, graduate, law, arts and individuals on a job well-done. Periodical postage paid at L.A., CA like. What might be the benefits and student-aid applications. This year’s We are very appreciative of the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to National JACL, 1765 challenges of this collaboration?” committees come from the Northern diligent work and great care that goes Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115 As you read their responses on the California-Western Nevada-Pacific into reviewing all of the scholarship JACL President: Jeffrey Moy following pages, I hope you are as District Council (NCWNP) and the applications and the ongoing JACL Executive Director: David Inoue inspired and proud of these young Midwest District Council (MDC), tradition of acknowledging our young P.C. EDITORIAL BOARD community leaders and scholars as respectively. leaders and scholars with financial Rob Buscher, chairperson; Ron I am. Their vision for the future is Those dedicated individuals support for higher education. Kuramoto, MDC; Marcia Chung, CCDC; Nancy Ukai, NCWNPDC; Sheldon Arakaki, PNWDC; Kayla Watanabe, IDC; John Saito Jr., PSWDC; Juli Yoshinaga, Youth Rep. SUBSCRIBE Get a one-year subscription of the Pacific Citizen newspaper at: www.pacificcitizen.org or call (213) 620-1767 ADVERTISE To advertise in the Pacific Citizen, call (213) 620-1767 or e-mail: [email protected] LEGAL No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express permission of the Pacific Citizen. Editorials, letters, news and the opinions expressed by columnists other than the national JACL president or national director do not necessarily reflect JACL policy. Events and products advertised in the P.C. do not carry the implicit endorsement of the JACL or this publication. We reserve the right to edit articles. © 2019 Periodicals paid at Los Angeles, Calif. and mailing office.

JACL MEMBERS Change of Address SPRING The P.C.’s mission is to “educate on the past Japanese American experience and preserve, promote and help the current and future AAPI communities.” If you’ve moved, please send new CAMPAIGN information to: Name : National JACL 1765 Sutter St. Address 1: San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 City : Phone Number : ext. 26 Allow 6 weeks for E-mail : address changes.

JACL MEMBER? To avoid interruptions in delivery, PLEASE USE MY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS: please notify your postmaster to include P.C. Archive Project ______P.C. Production Costs ______periodicals in your change of address * Your donations will help build and preserve a cohesive library of the Pacific Citizen to educate future generations.* (USPS Form 3575) COMMENTARY Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 3 FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE EDUCATION Obviously, I had the qualities to obtain is affirmative action. And yet, we cannot ignore the impact of admission to Cornell, but interviewing as I The distraction of affirmative action draws race. We cannot ignore the impact of genera- did gave me an advantage over many other attention away from admissions considera- tions of discrimination that have segregated applicants. Impressing the right person set tions such as athletics and legacies, which entire communities of color into underper- By David Inoue, me apart from the many other similarly are given much higher weight than many forming schools. JACL Executive Director qualified students who could just as easily other admissions criteria. Segregation in higher education pre- have been accepted. Even I would not now argue that having vented minorities from enrolling, and those ongratulations to all of our 2019 A few years later, I beat even greater odds a strong hockey team (remember, I was at discriminatory policies are carried on JACL Scholarship recipients. As I in getting into medical school with strong, Cornell in upstate New York) should not be through the legacy preferences today. look at the credentials of the current but not stellar, MCATS and a mediocre-for- a consideration of the admissions process. Admissions officers must be able to take Cclass, I think back to when I applied for a med-school GPA. Again, it was the right Sports are an important part of the college these facts into consideration and balance scholarship through the Cincinnati chapter interview, yielding the right advocate in the experience, both for students and alumni. the value of a legacy admission vs. a family’s almost 30 years ago and realize that I admissions committee’s deliberations. If we can admit that sports are an impor- first college attendee. probably would not be able to get into the Of course, coming from Cornell didn’t hurt tant consideration of the admissions process, Holistic admissions takes into conside- school I did then, nor qualify for a JACL and probably boosted the value of my less- why not also recognize racial and ethnic ration these challenges that a person of scholarship, given the talent of today’s youth. than-spectacular GPA. Obviously, medical diversity as equally important? color has faced that someone else does not. It I was fortunate because I was one of school didn’t pan out, but it does provide Many highly competitive schools have can also consider a student coming from an the few who won the lottery — I attended some valuable insight to the absurdity that is adopted holistic admissions policies, where urban or rural school with fewer opportunities Cornell University, an Ivy League school for now college admissions. all of the traits of the candidate are looked for extracurriculars or AP classes, or one my undergraduate degree, and Ohio State Application numbers now far outshadow at and compared to the rest of the potential who works a job at night to help the fami- for medical school before dropping out and what they were when I went to school. Ac- class. This perspective looks at the needs of ly finances, or one who cares for a family completing a master’s degree. ceptance rates for Cornell were double what the university to create a diverse class, but member at home. Going into Cornell, I thought it was all they are now, and some schools today boast also meet specific needs, such as the starting Our own Asian American community is because of my excellent SAT scores, stellar of acceptance rates of five percent. quarterback for the football team. often held up as the model minority and the high school transcript and abundant leader- The reality is that it is nearly impossible To digest the entire admissions process argument against affirmative action. That ship roles in extracurricular activities. It cer- to be accepted to the most highly selective down to the issue of race is ignoring the full ignores the reality that we actually often do tainly wasn’t because I interviewed directly colleges. It is because of this near impossi- complexity of putting the admissions class benefit from affirmative action and a holistic with the associate dean of admissions during bility that some are led to believe that what together at a highly competitive school with consideration of the individual applicant. my campus visit. keeps them out of the school of their choice a limited number of seats available. » See EDUCATION on page 16 LEGAL-EASE: AN ATTORNEY’S PERSPECTIVE DON’T BE A TARGET FOR SCAMMERS

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He can be be from the Social Security Administration. scams are perpetrated by crooks impersona- us met their scammer on social media via contacted at (310) 348-2995 or judd@ These scammers typically tell people that ting a police officer, an IRS or Social Secu- a friend request. Try to limit social media elderlawcalifornia.com. The opinions their Social Security number has been sus- rity agent or a court representative. Always contact to real friends and family, and turn expressed in this article are the author’s pended, or there is some other problem in an remember this: Government offices rarely down requests from people you don’t know. own and do not necessarily reflect the effort to get people to reveal their Social Se- call citizens to conduct business — and they 6. You Are Under Stress. We also get lots view of the Pacific Citizen or JACL. The curity number or pay money to “reactivate” it. never demand quick payment. If that’s what of calls from people who were tricked into information presented does not constitute In reality, Social Security numbers are never the caller wants, put aside your inclination giving away personal info while dealing legal or tax advice and should not be treated suspended and the Social Security Admi- to defer to authority figures. Just hang up. with an illness or another stressful event. as such. 4 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL JACL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM By David Kawamoto, ber of awards varied yearly depending on not awarded. National JACL Scholarship Committee the earnings of the scholarship endowment In 2002, I was JACL National VP of Chair (2002-14) fund. The National JACL Scholarship pro- General Operations, and I began a review gram has even given more than 40 scholar- of the scholarship program. I worked with he JACL is celebrating its 90th anni- ships, with awards totaling $93,500. the donors to negotiate means to make all versary this year, and the National As previously stated, the original JACL of the National JACL scholarships viable. JACL Scholarship Program is one of scholarships were $200 grants. In 1974, the Since then, some new scholarships are now Tits oldest community service programs. JACL National Board and the JACL Natio- awarded periodically when the accumula- The National JACL Scholarship Program nal Council decided to make the minimum ted earnings are at least $1,000. began in 1946 when Haruye Masaoka es- amount of the scholarships $500. Then in Since its beginning in 1946, the National tablished two scholarships in memory of 1990, the National Council passed a re- JACL Scholarship Program has provided her son, Ben Frank Masaoka, who was solution making the minimum amount of valuable assistance to college students. It killed in action while serving with the U.S. the scholarships $1,000. The then-lucrative began with $200 awards and now has se- Army’s 100/442 Regimental Combat Team earnings from the JACL’s investments fi- veral $5,000 annual awards. The constant during World War II. nanced the increase. As the earnings from in the program has been the quality of the The two scholarships were for $200 each. investments decreased, the scholarship pro- applicants. With Masaoka’s annual donations, the Ben gram was financed by the National JACL’s Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes re- Many JACL Scholarship winners have Frank Masaoka Scholarships were awarded general funds. cently addressed the JACL National Coun- gone on to become doctors and lawyers until 1974. Although initially limited to In 1988, JACL Scholarship Chair Hiro cil during the 2019 JACL National Conven- or other types of professionals. It is also applicants who had served in the military, Uyehara developed judging guideli- tion in Salt Lake City, and he commented important to note that the JACL offers in 1949, it was opened to any Nisei high nes. Subsequent committee chairs, with that he was a recipient of a JACL scholar- scholarships for creative and performing school graduate. some minor modifications, have adopted ship. Reyes added that many scholarships arts. These recipients include authors, play- By 1966, the National JACL Scholarship Uyehara’s judging guidelines. In 2003, require a 3.0 GPA to qualify, but the JACL wrights, filmmakers and other artists. Program had 11 awards that were made JACL membership, which had inconsis- scholarship needed closer to a “5.0” to qua- The success of the scholarship recipients possible by the generosity of others who tently been a requirement of applicati- lify. His humorous comment is actually an is not surprising considering the quality of followed Masaoka’s example. on, was again added as a requirement. In accurate depiction of the National JACL’s the applicants. The JACL is proud to have All JACL scholarships have been named 2004, JACL involvement was added to the Freshman Scholarships. played a part in rewarding our community’s to honor the donor family or in memory of a judging guidelines. A look at recent freshman recipients students for their accomplishments and member of the donor family, or in memory As of 2002, all of the National JACL shows that many have grade point averages enabling and encouraging their continued of a prominent JACLer. A list of National scholarships had sufficient earnings with that are closer to 5.0 than 4.0, and a recent professional growth. JACL Scholarships that includes backg- which to make their originally intended group of freshman recipients had six stu- Congratulations to all of this year’s round information on each titular figure can award of $200-$500. However, with the dents who had perfect scores on their SAT recipients! n be found in the scholarship brochure on the drop in earnings from JACL’s equity in- tests. National JACL website (www.jacl.org). vestments, beginning in 2002, JACL gene- The total amount awarded in 1966 was ral funds were no longer used to subsidize $2,800. During the 1990s, the total number the scholarships. The scholarships with of annual awards had reached more than 35, accounts having earnings insufficient to totaling more than $70,000. The exact num- finance the minimum $1,000 amount were

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PHOTO: COURTESY OF SAN JOSE JACL JACL!! Scholarship Chair Gary Jio (left) is pictured with this year’s winners (from –From the Kato’s ANNIVERSARY left) Skyler Santos, Trevor Baba and Kailey Wong. (Not pictured is Maxine Tauzon and Ian Byun.) CONGRATULATIONS MESSAGES IN! SAN JOSE JACL AWARDS on your 90th Japanese Contact SUSAN YOKOYAMA at: HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS [email protected] or ive high school seniors recently re- of Leland High School in San Jose, Calif., American Citizens 213.620.1767 ext.103 ceived scholarships by the San Jose Baba is attending the University of Califor- JACL. The top award was given to nia, Berkeley, as an electrical engineering League from your FTrevor Baba, who received the $10,000 Oya- major. ma Family Foundation Scholarship ($2,500 friends at... per year for four years). A recent graduate » See SAN JOSE on page 13 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 5

2019 JACL NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ESSAY TOPIC » This year’s scholarship recipients were asked to respond to the following question: ‘The JACL strives to stand in solidarity with other entities and individuals advocating for marginalized communities. Pick an organization that the JACL could partner with and detail, in whatever framework you see fit, what that collaboration might look like. What might be the benefits and challenges of thiscollaboration?’

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Scouts BSA — an organization no Occidental College have a social responsibility to ad- Notables Freshman Winners longer exclusive to boys. Notables vance human rights. This partner- As a varsity cross-country run- “Encouragement from JACL and Tomi Eijima has taken interest ship can bring new energy to the ner, Naomi Furuya averaged more other similar organizations have in the Granada Relocation Center. JACL, drawing in Sansei, Shin- than 30 miles of practice every led to these progressions toward She wrote an article in the Pa- Nikkei and younger generations. week. She crossed even more equality and have set BSA in the cific Citizen on an archaeological Growing the membership is a good miles between her activities at El right direction. Now, I believe we study of her grandfather’s intern- possibility and vital to the organi- Cerrito High School, Berkeley have to take the next step by hav- ment camp. She also publicized zation’s future. Together, we can Buddhist Temple and the Contra ing JACL partner with BSA. The the fundraising campaign to repair fight the unnecessary border wall Costa JACL. Working with J-SEI, official mission of Scouts BSA is the hail damage to the Granada Re- and the overreach of executive Daruma No Gakko, Oakland Uni- ‘to serve others by helping to instill location Center National Historic powers. We must stand up for all fied School District and the Milo values in young people and to pre- Site structures, as well as the Am- humanity. Foundation exemplify her love pare them to make ethical choices.’ ache Museum and research facil- “I am obligated to uphold the for her community of all ages and I think this mission aligns well ity. In addition, she designed and Constitution, particularly for those includes our four-legged friends with JACL’s mission, and a part- wrote a children’s booklet titled who are oppressed, scapegoated or as well. Furuya plans to major in nership would allow JACL to have “Amache: Activities for Kids” and otherwise marginalized. We must graphic communication. TREVOR BABA a greater outreach to the youth. authored a book titled “Pioneer bridge borders and affirm others Personal Statement JACL Chapter: Silicon Valley and “The JACL NY/SC’s Youth Dreams, With Liberty and Justice ‘with liberty and justice for all.’ “I have been involved in projects San Jose Leadership Summits are great op- for All.” Eijima’s basketball coach Let us take action so all are seen, through J-SEI. During one proj- Recipient of the Takashi & Yuriko portunities for the youth to be more describes her as the consummate heard, celebrated and protected. I ect called ‘Across Generations,’ I Moriuchi Memorial Scholarship engaged in society and for them to team player, saying she will sac- will use my platform to serve and helped interview those who were University of California, Berkeley develop confidence as a leader. rifice her individual needs for her contribute to a better society.” in the Japanese internment camps. Notables BSA has a variety of leadership team’s needs. We transformed these interviews A National Merit Commended programs, but I feel there is a lack Personal Statement into a video that was displayed at Scholar, Trevor Baba’s linguistic of leadership programs like JACL “The JACL and the Interfaith the Asian Art Museum and is also skills shined on the Coast Foren- that encourage the youth to stand Movement for Human Integrity or shown on YouTube, allowing fu- sic League Novice Debate team. up and protect marginalized com- Im4Human Integrity can work to- ture generations to remember what He also obtained the rank of Eagle munities, specifically the Asian gether to protect the rights, dignity has happened in our history. Keep- Scout at Wesley United Method- American community. and well-being of immigrants. The ing the history of Japanese Ameri- ist Church. Scoutmaster Larry In- “JACL would help bring in new Interfaith Movement is a statewide cans alive is just one of J-SEI’s ouye noted, “Trevor distinguished members to BSA through an initia- California organization of clergy many goals, which are similar to himself as a key leader within his tive that specifically encourages and people of faith working for so- those of JACL and is why having troop and earned the respect of fel- the marginalized youth. In turn, cial justice in the areas of criminal them work together would work low scouts and adult leaders.” On BSA would send scouts to JACL- justice and immigration. The group well. the Patrol Leader Council, Baba hosted youth leadership programs has guided faith communities to “While volunteering, I noticed served as Patrol Leader, Quarter- that encourage the development of provide sanctuary to individuals that my friend and I were the only master, Scribe and Assistant Senior youth to become leaders who cre- threatened with deportation and NAOMI FURUYA ones in the younger generation. Patrol Leader. All are high-level ate positive social change.” has trained individuals to support JACL Chapter: Contra Costa The seniors seemed to greatly ap- leadership positions. detainees and those facing immi- Recipient of the Paul & Katherine preciate the company of having Personal Statement gration hearings. Ohtaki Memorial Scholarship teenagers to talk to and treated us “Boy Scouts of America is an or- “JACL members can bring our California State Polytechnic as if we were their grandchildren. ganization that was founded more collective memory to partner with University, San Luis Obispo than a century ago specifically for these efforts. We can mobilize and young boys. Since then, it has made advocate for fair and compassion- great strides toward closing the in- ate immigration policies. We can equality gap. JACL has been an nurture leadership of those directly avid supporter of this goal and de- impacted to stand up against dis- manded that BSA allow gay lead- crimination. We can support legal ers and scouts beginning in 2002. cases targeting immigrants. We can Eventually, BSA allowed gay humanize the immigrant narrative. scouts in 2013. Gay leaders were The two organizations can provide accepted in 2015. In January 2017, human capital. BSA accepted transgenders. Start- TOMI EIJIMA “While the legality of the provi- ing this year, a new generation of JACL Chapter: San Francisco sion of sanctuary raises questions, girls are joining Cub Scouts, which Recipient of the Patricia & Gail doing nothing is not an option. We necessitated the name change to Ishimoto Memorial Scholarship 6 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

upon acts committed by those who a Muslim civil rights group and completing 240 service hours. For munity, we can help support moth- Having the two organizations bear nothing more than a physical reaching out to children could be three years, Inge worked on week- ers and families get on their feet. combine would bring in younger resemblance to a bad actor. an important way we can continue ends at Caffe Musica. Through the Giving donations overall will help people into J-SEI, creating a more “What can we do in the day-to- to make our message heard that we Tacoma Buddhist Temple, she has show our solidarity with this mar- enjoyable environment. day to address this problem? are ALL equal under the law.” served as treasurer and president of ginalized group, even when we “A small dilemma that can be “One way in which this could the Young Buddhist Assn. In ad- can’t directly help through volun- fixed is that there aren’t many jobs be accomplished would be for the dition, Inge has taken traditional teering. To get donations going, that younger people could do due JACL to partner with a civil rights Japanese dance from the Fujima each chapter could run a fundraiser to our lack of experience in the advocacy group that works with School for five years and is one of to gain awareness and raise money facility. To solve this, J-SEI could children. The JACL and a Mus- the instructors for the annual Obon for ReWA. By donating as an or- create new projects to engage the lim civil rights organization could festival. ganization, we are showing ReWA seniors and youth together like the prepare and present an educational Personal Statement that we are their ally, and we sup- ‘Across Generations’ project. This section for elementary school chil- “An organization that I would port their mission of helping moth- project meant a lot to work on, and dren on the basic concepts of ‘Who want the JACL to partner with ers and families. it had an impact on a lot of people. is American?’ and ‘What does it would be the Refugee Woman’s “With the JACL showing sup- If more projects like this were to mean to be American?’ Alliance, which focuses on refu- port for one of the Northwest’s be developed, that would be amaz- “The program could target young gee families and women. To work biggest immigration foundations, ing and would have an incredible children and be presented by with them, I can envision the JACL it will build community bonds effect. friendly presenters from both the showing support through promot- between cultures and a pathway “I believe that this would be a JA and Muslim communities, ide- KATE INGE ing ReWA’s services, volunteering for hope and trust with those that great way to collaborate because ally young people who are friends JACL Chapter: Puyallup Valley or donating to their capital cam- have recently moved. In addition JACL members all have ideas of with each other. In an age-appro- Recipient of the Hanayagi Rokumie paign. Immigrant families are one to building community, the sup- what is important about the Japa- priate way, the presenters could Memorial Cultural Scholarship of the biggest marginalized com- port of JACL will show our stance nese community, as do J-SEI mem- highlight that being ‘American’ Gonzaga University munities, so by helping ReWA, we on immigration and what we think bers. Bringing in more ideas and does not mean having any one par- Notables are bringing the morals of JACL to should be done about it. voices is always great to have. No ticular look or skin color, rather it Kate Inge was the sports editor life. “But the biggest challenge that matter how they collaborate, it will is a set of values including equal- of her school newspaper, the Talis- “A way that I can see us get- can come with the support of have benefits for both sides.” ity, freedom and fairness. The two man. She participated in Ballard’s ting involved is providing JACL’s ReWA could be backlash from presenters could discuss their own concert and pep bands and ran for Japanese speakers as a resource JACL members due to political respective heritages, and perhaps Ballard’s cross-country and track for learning and translation. By reasons. But the benefits of the share some snack and a simple teams. She was also honored with providing immigrants a pathway JACL’s support would amount to song from their cultures with the the “Above and Beyond” award for to our Japanese American com- children. “The benefits of this collabo- ration would be several. First, it would reach children when they are young and impressionable. I believe there is no overstating the power of early, first-hand, posi- tive contact with other cultures in shaping attitudes. Second, it would be highly unlikely to provoke any COLE HUSTER controversy, as it would be taught JACL Chapter: Berkeley at a very simple and friendly level. Recipient of the Henry and Chiyo Many schools, especially in ru- Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship ral areas, are not diverse, and this The University of Michigan kind of program could be the first Notables chance for some children to actu- Cole Huster has been a board ally meet a Muslim American or a member of the Berkeley chap- Japanese American in person. ter since his junior year in high “On balance, teaming up with school. He has volunteered at vari- ous events, including crab feeds and Day of Remembrances, and has served on the Civil Rights Committee. After representing his chapter at the JACL National Con- vention, Huster was motivated to apply to be the NCWNP’s District Youth Representative. In his spare time, he operates a small business where he maintains more than 10 beehives, rescues wild swarms of bees and raises the awareness of the role bees play in our food system. Personal Statement “As shown as recently as the 2019 Day of Remembrance, the JA community has reached out to the Muslim community to show soli- darity and support for their civil and human rights. Of all Ameri- cans, we Japanese Americans have the unique moral authority to stand up and say it is wrong to target a disfavored ethnic group based SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 7

contributing money, materials, Personal Statement “Partnering with an organization “JACL’s long history of coalition be much more valuable than dis- volunteer teams and knowledge, “Similar to JA’s, who were like CAIR may not just be a way to work dates back to the civil rights turbing a couple people’s opinions. as well as distributing them, JACL impacted by Executive Order 9066 join our voices, but a way to increase movement and its membership in the By raising awareness for ReWA, can help Days for Girls reach more because of how they were at that them exponentially.” Leadership Conference for Civil and Japanese immigrants will be able communities all around the world time perceived by many Americans, Human Rights, the nation’s oldest to join another community like us and help these girls get their lives Muslims were impacted by Executive and largest civil and human rights or become settled and integrated back. Order 13769 in 2017 by another U.S. coalition, who believe ‘the struggle faster.” “It would be rewarding to help president as a means of ‘Protecting for civil rights would be won not bring awareness of this problem the Nation.’ At that time, the JACL by one group alone, but through to those who are in need and as- stood in solidarity with Muslim coalition.’ These past relationships sist Days for Girls in their efforts. organizations to ‘declare our unity of are beneficial [because] as the JA I hope JACL members would like purpose against racism, xenophobia, population becomes less centralized to be involved in this service. Even religious bigotry and hate.’ I think and more diverse, the JACL can lean though DfG kits seem simple, they JACL has an opportunity to continue on these relationships for guidance can make the biggest impact in a and grow its alliance with the Council and support. young woman’s life.” on American Muslim Relations “Another example is JACL’s mem- (CAIR), America’s largest Muslim bership of the National Council of civil liberties organization. Asian Pacific Americans. This is a “Similar to JACL, CAIR’s vision CAMERON SUEOKA coalition of APA organizations that is to be a leading advocate for justice JACL Chapter: Salt Lake City creates a network for APA groups and mutual understanding. CAIR Recipient of the Takashi and Yuriko to create a collective voice. Recent reminds me of JACL in that it isn’t Moriuchi Memorial Scholarship press releases from JACL show them CASSANDRA NAKAMURA perceived as a radical organization, University of Utah teaming up with other national orga- JACL Chapter: Mt. Olympus but one that promotes dialogue and Notables nizations in order to send a stronger Recipient of the Sam & Florice seeks to increase awareness and Cameron Sueoka has been attend- more unified message with sign-on Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship understanding in positive ways. ing various JACL events for many letters, legal briefs and other collec- Brigham Young University “Last year, representatives from years. Since he started, he has grown tive actions. JACL’s success over Notables CAIR came to Pioneer Ocean into an active and reliable volun- time has always been their coalition Cassandra Nakamura has partici- View Church of Christ as part of teer, helping out at various events, and alliance with other organizations. pated in the Mt. Olympus Fundar- an outreach program and invited including Nihon Matsuri, Day of JACL’s ability to listen to and assist ama event since 2015 by preparing EMILY OTSUKA church members to in turn visit their Remembrance and the Nikkei Lun- other oppressed groups will allow dorayaki, omanju, as well as build- JACL Chapter: San Diego local mosque. CAIR has an ally cheon. As a three-year member of the for more compassionate and realistic ing, assisting and managing a va- Recipient of the Paul & Katherine program that encourages leaders Ogden Buddhist Taiko Group, this resolutions. riety of children’s games. She also Ohtaki Memorial Scholarship and everyday people who are was Sueoka’s debut year performing “There are many advantages to has been a member of the Brighton University of California, not Muslims to interact with and onstage. To top it off, his taiko talents working collaboratively with other High School Drill Team, serving Los Angeles speak out on behalf of Muslims to earned him second place at his high marginalized groups. It enlarges their as a junior representative and of- Notables help build bridges within diverse school’s talent show, besting near- network of resources and connections, ficer. Her interest in Japanese cul- Emily Otsuka’s love of the environ- communities and help members of professional pianists and singers. ture through cooking and baking ment is evident through her numerous those communities promote what Personal Statement has lead Nakamura to learn how to school activities involving the envi- they have in common. make all sorts of classical Japanese ronment, aquaponics and biology. “An ‘ally’ type of collaboration dishes, such as botamochi, inari- She is an accomplished field hockey, between JACL and CAIR could zushi and pakkai. A project close to water polo and lacrosse athlete. Past possibly be formalized at the Nakamura’s heart is that she co-or- National JACL President David national level, which would give ganized a fundraiser for her friend, Kawamoto noted her to be depend- the partnership greater visibility. And who has been fighting cancer for able and hard working. In addition to efforts could start at the chapter level several years, to help pay for her her very full schedule of work with to invite members to each other’s cancer treatments. Nakamura or- her school and church, Otsuka has meetings and events. A collaboration ganized the event, sold T-shirts and also been an active volunteer with between JACL and CAIR would be kept track of all financial aspects of the San Diego JACL, working the a great way for JACL to associate the charity event. last couple of years at the chapter’s its historical struggle with current Personal Statement annual gala banquet. relevant situations. “Days for Girls International is an organization that helps bring a life-changing product into young women’s lives. It is a nonprofit or- ganization that delivers DfG Kits. These kits are for girls that need education on menstrual health. Al- though this can be an uncomfort- able topic, it is also one of great importance. These kits are a neces- sity. Without these toiletries, they may not be able to go to school or work. This is their reality. Girls will miss around a week of school or work every month because of their menstrual cycle. They should not have to live this way. “If JACL’s goal is to help a mar- ginalized community, Days for Girls is the perfect organization. A DfG kit consists of multiple reusable pads, new and clean un- derwear, a towel and instructions. The pads are made by volunteers and are very simple to make. By 8 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

of unlocking the potential of people Placing the needs of her family and Recipient of the Henry and Chiyo it gives them strength in numbers and through education, employment and friends frequently in front of her Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship more can be achieved together than as independence. Initially, it sought to own, Tsuchimoto has developed California State University, Fresno an individual group. Over the years, battle the unfair and negative beliefs a strong sense of empathy and is Notables JACL has gained vast experience that society holds toward people with given glowing reviews by her peers Jenna Aoki will be a senior at and knowledge in advocacy work to disabilities, but over the years, its and loved ones. California State University, Fresno, help guide and mentor these other founders realized that communities Personal Statement majoring in kinesiology-physical groups. As with any coalition work, are changed for the better when “With progressive movements education with a 3.6 GPA. She compromising, listening and putting stigmas are broken down for all that fight for social justice continu- has been active in Girl Scouts, ideas into action can be challenging people groups. ing to grow, I, along with other the Young Buddhist Assn. and the and may come with tension and “The service program that IN- high school and college students National Honor Society. She also controversy. Measures can be taken CIGHT provides, and which I think around the Denver area, sought has participated in JACL since high to minimize conflict. Having effective aligns most closely with the objec- to create a conference that would school, attending the 2017 National communication between groups, tives of the JACL, is its Speakers motivate and make young adults Convention and participating in PAIGE MAWHINNEY defining member roles, purposes and Co-Op. This program provides moti- aware of the judicial issues around Kakehashi that year. In addition, JACL Chapter: Mile High procedures, flexibility in adapting vational and educational speakers to them. With the help of the JACL, Aoki took part in the NY/SC fall Recipient of the Shigeru Nakahira to the new shared goals and roles interested groups on topics such as the (Colorado Asian/Pacific Island- and spring retreats in 2018/19 and Memorial Scholarship and careful recruitment of members diversity and inclusion, development, er Leadership) Conference could is the CCDC Youth Representative Drake University will help to avoid controversy and adversity, corporate culture change, spread past Colorado and be held from 2019-23. Notables conflict among members. and strengths-based leadership. These nationwide. Personal Statement Paige Mawhinney will be a se- “Although collaboration with speakers inspire equity efforts to “Partnering with JACL could “I believe that growing up in the nior at Drake majoring in account- marginalized communities can be unlock people’s potential and change motivate members from each Japanese American community ing, information systems and in- complex and hard, the benefits are our communities for the better. chapter to host an event similar to instilled in me the importance of ternational business. She has been immeasurable. JACL is the organiza- “I believe JACL could collabo- this to advocate for the younger community. I know that giving back active in the Mile High chapter, tion to lead the way with inclusivity rate with this Speakers Co-Op by generation to become active in to the community that helped raise volunteering for Aki Matsuri, the and compassion to create impactful providing forums for the speakers their community in the form of me is a vital component in preserving Cherry Blossom Festival and Day solutions.” and sponsoring this service in the political participation. This would the Japanese culture of selflessness. of Remembrance, as well as the communities where JACL is estab- unite different age groups in the “Growing up, I learned many mochitsuki at the Buddhist Temple. lished. It might take on the form of Japanese community, with the lessons — most importantly that Personal Statement school assemblies, workshops for older generation hosting the event you should always respect and take “The three passions that I have local businesses or organizations and the younger generation attend- care of your elders. In doing so, are sustainability, conservation and or youth leadership camps. These ing the event. This would perhaps I learned countless lessons that I education. I believe that all three would be a display of JACL’s com- even give the older generations would otherwise not [have] learned of these concepts can interact with mitment to civil and human rights some reassurance that the younger without them. . . . I learned the art each other while positively impact- for all people and would strengthen generations will become active in of gaman, which is to endure the ing each one individually. . . . its voice in these matters as the two their community. It would be dif- seemingly unbearable with patience “One organization that JACL organizations harmonize their shared ficult to find a date where the larg- and dignity. . . . If I hadn’t learned could partner with is Pennies for ideals. The only challenge I see to est amount of people can attend this fundamental lesson at a young the Planet, a nonprofit that raises this collaboration is that the service and organize the event beforehand. age, I would not have been driven funds for critical conservation ef- of the Speakers Co-Op might be Finding enough volunteers to run to work hard in everything I do, forts through a nationwide cam- limited to one geographic region of the event and enough attendees to especially in the face of adversity. paign. This organization educates KIYOTADA TERAMURA the United States if the speakers are participate in the event also may be Aoki suggests that JACL should children as well as adults on the JACL Chapter: Snake River unwilling to travel.” a challenge, depending on the time partner with the NAACP because “the state of the environment, eco- Recipient of the Henry and Chiyo of year the event is held or the in- organizations share similar goals: systems and wildlife. Through Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship terest posed by both generations in ending bigotry and discrimination. this nonprofit, people are able to Lake Washington Institute of even holding an event like this. Both organization have strong records learn more about what is happen- Technology “Recognizing the importance of in the defense of civil rights. Such a ing around us and what the future Notables youth in the Japanese community partnership could make the impact may look like if we do not make Kiyotada Teramura’s first intro- is something I really admire about of the organizations even stronger.” changes. duction to JACL came through his the JACL, and partnering with the involvement with Kawa Taiki, a founders of the Colorado Asian/ performance group sponsored by the Pacific Islander Leadership - Con JACL Snake River chapter. Through ference reflects JACL’s mission JACL, he expanded his understand- almost perfectly: ‘to secure and ing of his Japanese American heritage maintain the civil rights of Japa- by attending events such as art and nese Americans and all others who picture exhibits and film screenings. are victimized by injustice and Kiyotada gives back by participating ANNA TSUCHIMOTO prejudice.’” in local cultural events, volunteering JACL Chapter: Mile High JACL at numerous chapter activities and Recipient of the CWO 4 Mitsugi hosting exchange students from Murakami Kasai Memorial Undergraduates Osakasayama, Japan, Ontario’s Scholarship sister city. University of California, Berkeley Personal Statement Notables “Japanese Americans have a Anna Tsuchimoto was a member legacy of overcoming adversity and of the Tri M Music Honor Soci- promoting inclusion. JACL helps ety. She was first chair violist in me remember that while we all face the Castle View Chamber Orches- obstacles in life, each of us also has tra for four years. She also played a responsibility to remove barriers junior varsity and varsity tennis. for others where we can. It means At the Tri-State Denver Buddhist valuing the potential in ourselves Temple as a member of the Young and others. That is why I think the Buddhist’s Assn., Tsuchimoto INCIGHT organization would be a served as secretary and president. great partner for JACL. She was also a mentor at Chibi “INCIGHT began in Portland, Ore., no Gakko. She has a passion for JENNA AOKI over 14 years ago and has the mission dance, especially nihon buyo. JACL Chapter: Clovis SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 9

nity in our world of marginalized feel isolated, as a misled American sion. Upon comparing narratives, “I am proud to be a member of people numbering about 200 mil- public fears them, and members of the public figures can ask each JACL, which helps create a more- lion? What if you knew most of government refuse to trust them. other what makes their respective educated community impacting the world sends them a message of To help, the JACL can organize communities feel appreciated. This future generations. Both organiza- ‘You’re not welcome here’ every PR programs featuring leaders of discourse can immediately clear tions fight for what they believe is single day? Would you be willing both communities. As an example, misunderstandings, allowing Japa- right and take a stance against what to work to change that? highly regarded Nikkei leaders nese Americans to open widened they believe is wrong. . . . When “Some of the most marginalized such as Frank Abe, George Takei arms to Muslims. Furthermore, as people are educated through fun people in our world today are those or Ruth Ozeki can converse on life dialogue has been made public, and interactive environments, they that have intellectual disabilities. experiences, cultural values and they will set an example for other are more receptive to listen, retain Intellectual disabilities (ID) hap- stigmas with an advocate of Islam social justice and cultural groups and ultimately act upon the new pen in all cultures, races and coun- in the U.S. This will set an example with the same moral goals. knowledge. JACL uses these tech- tries. They exist on the fringes of for Japanese Americans to reach “Cross-cultural dialogue can also niques in its various workshops society avoided by the mainstream, IKE TAMANAHA out to Muslim Americans, while provide a network when minorities and events. Hollywood and the media. The JACL Chapter: South Bay allowing Muslims to feel welcome feel rejected by their own commu- “Through a partnership with people affected by ID often look (Torrance) to approach Nikkei groups. nities. John Okada reminds us in Pennies for the Planet, both orga- ‘different,’ speak differently and Recipient of the Saburo Kido “The JA community has made ‘No-No Boy’ that not all Japanese nizations will benefit. With greater act differently. Sadly, based on Memorial Scholarship similar campaigns in recent years. Americans felt supported, as draft publicity and awareness, more these external qualities, they are University of Southern California Notably, they have spread aware- resisters faced arrest and backlash people will learn about JACL; Pen- often avoided, alone and isolated. Notables ness of past atrocities. Compari- not only from the general popu- nies for the Planet will also gain “A fantastic organization I have Ike Tamanaha is an astronauti- sons of Muslim registry to intern- lation but also from among their more publicity about its mission. . partnered with in the past through cal engineering major and is on the ment and Frank Chi’s moving own. Likewise, Muslim Americans . . In every partnership, there can volunteering is the Special Olym- Dean’s List. He is a leader in the “Letters From Camp’ video per- may face tearing moral dilemmas, be challenges both internal and ex- pics. The goal of Special Olympics USC Nikkei Student Union, work- sonally [come] to mind. To further since America’s liberal and demo- ternal, but discussion and compro- is to reach out to the almost 200 ing regularly with Los Angeles- their aid, the JACL can encourage cratic ideals can come at odds with mise should work through them. million people in the world with area JACL chapters on various Japanese Americans to extend a their religious values. As conflicted . . . Creating partnerships is a dif- ID. . . . Through sports, ID athletes projects and the Japanese Ameri- hand. Nikkei would have felt reassured ficult task, but the rewards can be are seeing themselves for their can National Museum. “Collaborating with any group by confidants on the outside, so, extremely beneficial. A partnership abilities and strengths, not disabili- Personal Statement comes with obstacles, since cultural too, can they provide the same between JACL and Pennies for the ties. . . . It gives them a reminder “When faced with threats, mi- differences must be carefully navi- for marginalized groups torn by Planet would bring greater aware- that they are loved and accepted norities can feel alone in their ad- gated. But those obstacles can be opposing demands.” ness to both organizations and help for who they are. After volunteer- versity. Muslim Americans may made easier through open discus- extend their missions.” ing for Special Olympics, my out- look on life was never the same. . . . “Collaboration can take place in many forms. The most effective way to make a change in the world is to change attitudes of the young and the future generations to come. . . . The JACL has a history of sup- porting values of unity, tolerance and respect in a variety of social issues. Supporting people with intellectual disabilities is a great next step to celebrate inclusion. By partnering with Special Olym- pics, JACL would further promote MEGAN PELLEI the universal message: ‘You are, in JACL Chapter: Washington, D.C. fact, welcome here!’” Recipient of the Alice Yuriko Endo Memorial Scholarship University of Virginia Notables Megan Pellei will be a sopho- more in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Virgin- ia while looking toward a career in education. She spent two summers in Japan, the first visiting -fam ily and the second serving as an English-speaking intern at Nihon University in Shizuoka. She also lettered in cross-country all four years in high school and played soccer on the Y team. Personal Statement “There is nothing more harm- ful, alienating and psychologi- cally damaging than sending the message of ‘You’re not welcome here!’ Sadly, that is often the mes- sage that marginalized individu- als or communities in our society hear today. It isolates individuals, who then lose their sense of be- ing valued as human beings. 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Angeles. East West Players is the sions about them. For instance, af- Whitworth University organizations and reach out to mar- nation’s longest-running theater of ter the movie screening of ‘For the Notables ginalized communities in new and color. They focus on producing Sake of the Children,’ I was able Kathryn E. Cunningham gradu- relevant ways.” work that features Asian-American to highlight the story of a Hapa ated from Whitworth University artists, both in roles that focus on woman who was part of the story in 2016 with a 4.0 GPA, where she Asian American culture and in at one of our board meetings. From majored in English literature and roles that may otherwise have been my experience as a Hapa woman writing. Immediately after gradu- performed by white actors. In their myself, I was able to relate the ation, she moved to Japan, where vision statement, East West Players difficulty that we face in a society she served as an assistant lan- states that they strive to continue where looks are a significant factor guage teacher in the Nobeoka City ‘the movement to develop, foster in our perceptions of others. Schools (Miyazaki Prefecture) and expand Asian Pacific perfor- “I use what I learn in my so- until the summer of 2018. After mance into a major force on the ciological studies in the Japanese returning to Washington state, she KARLIE TERUYA national arts scene,’ while also ‘in- American community, and I am worked as a substitute teacher for JACL Chapter: Diablo Valley troducing audiences to the diverse able to shed light on minority is- the Mukileto School District. Dur- Recipient of the Dr. Thomas T. Asian Pacific experiences.’ sues with my fellow SV-JACL ing her undergraduate years, she Yatabe Memorial Scholarship “This lines up with JACL’s mis- members. After representing my served on the Seattle JACL board, LAUREL V. FUJII University of Southern California sion to ‘promote cultural, educa- generation in my JACL chapter attended the JACL Collegiate JACL Chapter: Eden Township Notables tional and social values and pre- through my active participation, I Leadership Conference in Wash- serve the heritage and legacy of the was recently elected to the board Recipient of the Rev. H. John and Karlie Teruya will be a junior ington, D.C., in 2013 and the JACL Japanese American community.’ . . . and made Youth Delegate. Asako Yamashita Memorial at USC majoring in theater. She National Convention that the same Specifically, JACL and East West I have continued to make more Scholarship wants to tell stories of people with year. During both visits to D.C., Players could work together to cre- connections with the San Jose Ja- University of California, Berkeley, diverse backgrounds, and she feels she made visits to her representa- ate workshops for aspiring writers pantown community since becom- School of Social Welfare her Japanese/Jewish heritage will tives on Capitol Hill. to create scripts that detail their ex- ing a board member and becoming Notables inform her work. Teruya has been Personal Statement periences as young Asian Ameri- a bilingual docent at the Japanese Laurel V. Fujii is in the second active in the Diablo Valley chapter “The JACL has always empow- cans. . . . They could work together American History Museum. I have year of her social work program since childhood. ered me. As a young girl learning Personal Statement to produce and promote works that been able to expand on the history to make inarizushi or as a young and expects to graduate in May celebrate Japanese culture and fea- that I am teaching others, connect- 2020. Her undergraduate degree “Two thousand and eighteen was adult receiving training to lobby ture Japanese directors, actors and ing and shifting perceptions of from the University of California, a landmark year for Asian rep- on Capitol Hill, the JACL has designers.” people from diverse backgrounds. Santa Cruz, was in American stud- resentation in the arts. Arguably, long-nurtured my identity in the I want to use my understanding ies. She was active in the Eden movies like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Japanese American community of both Japanese and Ameri- JACL youth group during high and ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved and as an American citizen. It is can culture to shape Japan-U.S. school. Before’ were not cinematic mas- JACL’s focus on advocating for relations and tackle Japan’s aging Personal Statement terpieces, but for me, it was this all groups that laid the foundation problem through effective immi- “Intergenerational collaboration, exact fact that made them so im- of my passion for equitable educa- gration reform.” not just inclusion, is key in social portant. These films were at their tion and English Language Learner justice spaces. Connecting across core simple romantic comedies instruction. As such, I would love age ranges fosters participation that just happened to feature Asian to see the JACL partner with or- Graduates from elders who have lived this ex- characters. ganizations that provide language perience and the younger genera- “Too often, media that features a learning and community services tions who will continue to hold and cast made up primarily of people for recently arrived immigrants. . . tell their communities these stories of color is only successful when it . There is a real opportunity for in their own voices. tells a story about the hardships that JACL to partner with these types of people of that particular ethnicity YUKINO TORREY have faced. This is not to say that JACL Chapter: Silicon Valley historical fiction pieces are not im- Recipient of the Henry and Chiyo portant, but for me, it was a breath Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship of fresh air to see an Asian lead in West Valley College a frivolous high school rom-com Personal Statement (‘To All the Boys’) where her eth- “Due to being half-Japanese and nicity plays absolutely no role. Mi- my mother being first generation norities have faced many hardships from Japan to immigrate to the in the past and continue to today, U.S., I did not grow up with the KATHRYN E. CUNNINGHAM but we also lead normal lives, and same story and experience of being JACL Chapter: Seattle it is important that this fact also be Japanese American as most of my Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo represented in the media that the peers in the Japantown community. Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship public consumes. But, I am so supported by the Japa- “The problem with this is that, nese American community that I historically, media that features want to learn more about their his- actors of color is only successful tory. I began my time at the Bud- when it also contains a hard-hitting dhist Temple in seventh grade and message about the struggles that since then, I have worked to learn the character has faced as a per- more about the history that my new son of color. Films like ‘12 Years community went through by pur- a Slave’ and ‘Joy Luck Club’ are suing sociology and increasing my important, but it is just as impor- involvement in the Japanese Amer- tant to see people of color fulfilling ican community. I want to show roles generally reserved for white my gratitude for all of the support performers, not because they are that they have given and continue a person of color, but simply be- to give by telling their stories. cause they are the best actor to fit “I have utilized my sociology that role. Media should not just tell education through my leadership our history, it should also reflect in the Silicon Valley JACL. I have the lives that regular people lead. learned more about current issues “This is the goal of East West facing minorities and lead discus- Players, a theater company in Los SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 11

in developmental biology at BYU and national mental health organiza- form mutually beneficial partnerships This trip helped me gain a stronger “I would recommend encouraging with previous work at the University tions to include Asian Americans on that will both strengthen the business understanding of my ancestral past our Nisei and Sansei to participate of California, Los Angeles. She has their boards of directors and sup- by directing JA customers their way and the origins of customs I practiced in prison abolition events by speak- worked as a research assistant in porting through fundraising Asian and encouraging business owners at home.” ing about the Japanese American biochemistry and physiology at the American-specific psychological and workers to become members Personal Statement community’s experience of incar- two universities as both an under- research to improve means of educa- and support JACL. “To me, JACL’s movement to ceration, as it was the definition of graduate and graduate student. She tion and access to mental health care, “To ensure that JACL receives preserve the human rights of com- prison industrial complex. While our also participated in the Kakehashi especially among college students.” contributions to the endowment fund munities faced with injustice and government said that our relocation program in 2016 and the JACL Youth year after year, participating busi- bigotry reaches far beyond Asians was for our safety, in actuality, it was Legacy program in 2017. This year, nesses must be not only financially and Pacific Islanders. JACL sup- a deliberate move that would break she volunteered at the JACL National sound but JACL members must also ports social justice for all, and so down our communities, allow white Convention in Salt Lake City. As believe in the products that they do I. In college I joined UCLA’s farmers and businesses to flourish someone who has multiple sclerosis, are supporting. [For example], if Youth Empowerment Program, a and allow the government to hold she hopes her research can help lead members consistently buy groceries mentorship program that strives to us under observation, among other to a cure for herself and others. at Tokyo Fish Market, out of enjoy- improve marginalized communities motives. Personal Statement ment rather than brief obligation, within the L.A. area by building “However, inviting older adults into “As a college student with mostly then Tokyo Fish Market will feel long-term, personal relationships activist spaces is a challenge in itself, Asian American friends, I have been the commercial benefit to donating with elementary school students, as many of our Nisei do not want to made keenly aware of the shame that to the fund. Business will return focusing on low-income, at-risk talk about incarceration or feel they accompanies depression, anxiety to contribute because doing so is students who are primarily LatinX. have nothing worth mentioning. and other mental health conditions profitable.” Through mentoring, these children Younger generations feel a sense based on cultural expectations (i.e., have shown improvement in aca- of empowerment when it comes to academic achievement, the model JARROD SUDA demic performance and self-esteem our collective narrative that is not minority myth, etc.) and the lack JACL Chapter: Japan and decreases in risky behavior. . . . always shared by our Nisei. It is a of education on the physiological Recipient of the Minoru Yasui “Volunteers from JACL could con- complicated balance to encourage an character of mental illness. As such, Memorial Scholarship nect with LatinX communities about individual to repeat their stories of I feel that this disparity between The Graduate Institute of Geneva, the similarities they have faced with trauma and shame for the public eye Asian American college students Master of International Affairs mistreatment and racism. While this while still respecting their boundaries and other minority groups requires Notables partnership could lead to serious but and privacy. intervention. Jarrod Suda received his under- important discussions with children, “Showing up at Critical resistance “JACL partnering with a nation- graduate degree from the University I believe fun activities should be events, regardless of age, also dem- wide mental health organization of California, Berkeley, in 2016 and incorporated as well. This would onstrates solidarity for the issue of could provide a means of dissemi- served as a JET teacher in Kyoto in promote appreciation for cultural mass incarceration that dispropor- nating mental illness education, 2016-17, where he joined the Japan diversity and help students under- tionately affects Latinx and black supporting psychological research Chapter of JACL and became part stand the importance of building communities. The experiences of (especially in Asian American stu- of its leadership. He also spoke to AMANDA WONG new bridges between communities.” our Nisei are shared by young brown dents) and overall combatting the Kakehashi participants and went on JACL Chapter: South Bay and black men who are too often stigma that surrounds mental illness the Manzanar Pilgrimage, where he Recipient of the Dr. Newton K. criminalized today. . . . If we were within the Asian American com- found artifacts from his grandparents’ Wesley Memorial Scholarship Law & Special able to push for our own reparations, munity. The National Alliance on incarceration. In addition, he worked Western University of Health Sciences Scholarships imagine what we could accomplish Mental Illness (NAMI) fits this pro- on a Legacy Grant project with the Notables if we channeled the same energy to file perfectly because NAMI openly Japan chapter that will focus on Amanda Wong graduated from the prison abolition movement.” acknowledges the fact that there are Nikkei identity in Japan. the University of California, Los significant disparities within mental Personal Statement Angeles, in winter 2017 as a psy- care amongst minorities. “As a Yonsei whose family legacy chobiology major. For the past year, “Given the fact that this stigma is is firmly intertwined with JACL’s his- she has been working as a clinical deeply rooted and specific to Asian toric work, I hope to offer a solution assistant in medical offices while American culture, I would imagine to an urgent and severe problem that taking courses part-time. She will that future challenges would include JACL leadership faces: the stark 20 be studying at Western University difficulty in inducing the necessary percent drop in membership numbers of Health Sciences in Pomona, Ca- paradigm shift to enable widespread from 2012-16. I diagnose this as the lif., to become a nurse practitioner. awareness, acceptance and treatment organization’s failure to orient its fo- Wong joined JACL in high school. In of mental illnesses. cused efforts on the very community 2015, she was part of the Kakehashi “In order to address and overcome that it has historically intended to program. “Being my first time in such issues, JACL partnering with serve: Japanese Americans.” Japan, I never realized how discon- COURTNEY CHOY NAMI would involve reaching out Suda proposes that JACL find JA nected I was from my culture and JACL Chapter: Honolulu ERIN SAITO to Asian American clubs and or- small business owners in order to found this experience life-changing. Recipient of the Grace Andow JACL Chapter: Mt. Olympus ganizations of local colleges and Recipient of the Kenji Kajiwara universities to include educational Memorial Scholarship workshops on mental health and Brigham Young University existing resources for students, hold- Notables ing similar workshops at local JACL Erin Saito is working on her Ph.D. chapters, communicating with local 12 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

these communities can connect to be recognized by Hollywood but ported by the Shokookai Japanese such as the National Convention Memorial Law Scholarship the past to the present so that fu- needs vast improvement. Business Assn. There, she volun- and the Leadership Conference. 2) University of Hawaii, William S. ture generations have access to a “The AFI has made it their goal teered for mochitsuki and Japanese A JACL scholarship in partnership Richardson School of Law history they may not have learned to educate the next generation of festivals. Nakamura has studied with CAAM focusing on creative Notables growing up.” filmmakers, so what better way to ballet for many years and recently and performing arts. 3) Have JACL Courtney Choy graduated from accomplish this than to educate began doing some teaching. She and CAAM produce a documen- the University of Hawaii at Manoa filmmakers on the topic of Asian plans to major in business adminis- tary about the history, importance in 2018 with a major in business American representation? Simply tration and minor in dance. and work of JACL for showing on administration focusing on in- put, the Asian American has not had Personal Statement Netflix or Hulu. ternational business. In summer the easiest time in Hollywood. One “My stereotypical Asian last name: “As irrelevant as it may seem, 2017, she worked in the Ehime percent of Hollywood films have Nakamura. To bring onigiri to lunch. representation is valuable. When Prefecture International Center as Asians in leading roles, and this is To speak Japanese in front of friends. marginalized groups do not see an intern, serving as a cultural am- especially true for Asian men, as they As a child, I was ashamed of be- themselves on media, it takes away bassador for Hawai’i and carrying are viewed as weak and feminine. ing Japanese. Why? Surrounded by confidence and belonging. . . . This out cross-cultural seminars on Ha- Asians are commonly displayed as predominately white peers, no one makes it hard to envision ourselves waiian and American culture. She secondary sidekicks lacking depth, at school shared my characteristics. in Congress or the White House. also participated in the Kakehashi except for being on the receiving end No one featured in media was Asian. We need to build a society that program in December 2017. of Asian jokes. Asians are laughed Never did I see anyone in a magazine, encourages everyone to embrace Personal Statement at because it is completely normal- on television or a model look like me. their background and not focus on A law student, one of Choy’s REBECCA JACKSON ized at this point. Hollywood needs The white-washed media made me blending in or hiding culture for focuses is on civil rights. “As the JACL Chapter: Washington, D.C. to stop this right now because they believe that Caucasians are superior acceptance. This begins in media oldest and largest Asian Ameri- Recipient of the Henry and Chiyo have so much power in how society and that they are the beauty standard. representation.” can civil rights organization in Kuwahara Memorial Creative Arts views and treats Asian Americans. I felt different, and it most definitely the U.S., JACL has continuously Scholarship “If JACL and AFI joined forces, hindered my confidence and pride sought to be an agent of positive Biola University they could educate Asian American in my culture. social change for the Asian Pacific Notables filmmakers on how to be effective in “Asian Americans across the American community. Recently, Rebecca Jackson will be a sopho- Hollywood as Asian Americans as nation share the same thoughts. our nation and world have been more at Biola University in Law well as filmmakers outside the Asian Released in 2018, ‘Crazy Rich plagued by a wave of discrimi- Mirada, Calif., majoring in cinema circle. All filmmakers would learn Asians’ made headlines due to nation, inequality and disrespect and media arts. She joined JACL how to create films that are inclusive, Asian representation being so in- appearing in the form of hateful while in high school because her impactful and help the movement of credibly rare. . . . I was ecstatic to words, senseless actions and, in grandmother was an active member good Asian representation in film.” see Asians playing roles other than many cases, passivity. Now more of the Boise Valley chapter. Jackson the stereotypical doctor, lawyer, than ever, our society needs orga- participated in many of the D.C. engineer nerd. . . . Even Vogue’s re- nizations like JACL who will fight chapter’s activities as well as the cent publication focusing on diver- against injustice and advocate for Digital Storytelling Project spon- sity showcases Caucasian female communities who lack the resourc- sored by the National JA Memorial models in ‘yellowface’ dressed as MARCO TORREZ es to have their voices heard. Foundation. a Japanese geisha instead of show- JACL Chapter: New Mexico “As an aspiring legal profession- “I was thrilled to compare my casing an Asian model. In a feature Recipient of the Dr. George Goro al in Hawai’i, I hope to be this kind grandmother’s story with Roger Shi- about Japanese culture, shouldn’t a and Nellie Muramoto Memorial of leader in my community and momura’s in my film ‘Minidoka: A Japanese model be featured? Asian Student Aid Scholarship vehemently protect against those Portrait of America.’ It was humbling underrepresentation in media is a University of California, Berkeley, who seek to take advantage of our to attend the Minidoka Pilgrimage major contemporary issue. Graduate School of Journalism state’s most vulnerable popula- in Idaho, tour the Minidoka site and “I believe JACL should work Notables tions. . . . The issues facing Native meet many of the former incarcerees. with the Center for Asian American Marco Torrez graduated from Hawaiians — coral reef damage, I was able to preserve a part of my Media to increase Asian represen- the University of New Mexico in water rights, land use regulation heritage and honor my grandmother, MILI NAKAMURA tation in media and spread aware- 2019 with a major in journalism in connection with burial sites and who was and forever will be one of JACL Chapter: Portland JACL ness of this issue. CAAM gives and a minor in Japanese and reli- endangered species protection — my favorite people ever. I am proud Recipient of the Aiko Susanna opportunities and attracts Asian gious studies. He first got involved all have a direct effect on the peo- of being able to have this opportunity Tashiro Hiratsuka Memorial Americans who wish to share with JACL when he was writing a ple of Hawai’i as well. to keep history alive.” Performing Arts Scholarship their own stories. . . . Given that story on the New Mexico Japanese. “Therefore, I can envision a part- In addition, Jackson was one of University of California, Berkeley JACL already has a strong reach Torrez created links between NM- nership between JACL and the Na- five high school students selected Notables with Asian Americans, partnering JACL and the university’s Japanese tive Hawaiian Legal Corporation for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Mili Nakamura is a relatively with CAAM will greatly benefit Club. He soon became a board because both organizations are Affairs trip to Japan in 2018. new member of JACL, but during the Asian American community. member of NM-JACL and put to- committed to advancing the rights Personal Statement her school years, she attended the Some specific ideas: 1) Show films gether joint programming. He also and interests of communities heav- “If JACL were to partner with any Portland Japanese School, sup- by CAAM at major JACL events ily rooted in their identity and cul- organization, I would choose the ture. . . . The Japanese American American Film Institute. . . . I believe and Native Hawaiian communities that this is a realistic partnership have both experienced great injus- that could truly make a difference tice, and I can see a partnership be- in the world for not only Japanese tween JACL and NHLC flourish- Americans but also Asian Americans ing in the exchange of individual as a whole. and community goals, ideas and “What is the first thing that comes stories of perseverance. to mind when you hear the word “Most importantly, as we move ‘Asian’? If you are not of Asian eth- into an age ubiquitous with tech- nicity, chances are some stereotypes nology and media, the JACL and may pop into your head: a kid with the NHLC can work together to big glasses who is good at math, a bridge the disconnect between the karate master or a silly sidekick. A past and the present. The abun- big reason anyone would think of dance of resources we have now using such characters is due to the can aid in creating visual testimo- film and media industry that has ny, audio stories and rich presen- categorized Asian Americans into tation of the past. . . . By utilizing several different stereotypical boxes. technology even its simplest form, This is a huge issue that is starting SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 13

Notables SAN JOSE » continued from page 4 attended the OCA-JACL Leader- Casey Yamasaki attended Ford- ship Summit in Washington, D.C., ham University in New York In addition, scholarships were awarded to Kailey from Cupertino High School in Cupertino, Calif., and and was a delegate to the 2019 studying international relations Wong, Skyler Santos, Maxine Tauzon and Ian Byun. is attending the University of California, Riverside, as JACL National Convention in Salt and graduated from Cornell Uni- Wong, a recent graduate of Homestead High a biology major. Tauzon is a graduate of James Logan Lake City. versity with a degree in industrial School in Cupertino, Calif., is the recipient of High School in Union City, Calif. Personal Statement and labor relations. She is a rela- the $2,500 George Masunaga Endowment Scholarship And Byun, a graduate of Mountain View High “As someone that has worked tive newcomer to JACL, getting and the $500 San Jose JACL Chapter Award. School in Mountain View, Calif., received the $1,000 alongside the JACL from inside involved after she moved home to She is currently majoring in health and exercise Ray and Lucy Matsumoto Business Scholarship. He as the NM-JACL Youth Represen- Seattle after college and began law science at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, will spend his first year studying abroad. tative and from the outside as the school. Yamasaki is active in the Calif. Members of this year’s selection committee with UNM Japanese Club president, I Seattle chapter. Santos and Tauzon each received a $1,000 Ninja Chair Gary Jio, Dr. Mitsu Kumagai, Jo Ann Okabe- believe that youth organizations Personal Statement Youth Foundation Scholarship. Santos graduated Kubo, Joyce Oyama and Sharon Uyeda. n are what the JACL should invest a One of Yamasaki’s heroes is large sum of their time and energy Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. She into. I believe that by following states: “Watching Sen. Hirono ar- the same model that I have dem- gue on the floor for her and Sen. onstrated in New Mexico, other Dean Heller’s All Students Count state JACL chapters will be able to Amendment on AAPI Data made effectively create bonds and affili- me realize how important her voice ations with university student-run is as an ethnic minority in Con- Japanese clubs and programs. gress. . . . A clearer representation “A major benefit for JACL would of racial and ethnic groups would be that they are able to have a lead to better data to support stu- much stronger presence on cam- dents who need it the most. puses around the country. JACL “As an Asian American whose could then capitalize off of a huge varied identities fall within the new source of open-minded youths groups that Sen. Hirono was speak- who want to do something good ing for, I personally understood the but may not have the tools to do amendment’s effect. However, af- so. JACL could host performances, ter watching it get voted down, I movie viewings or demonstrative recognized that representation is lectures to teach students more imperative in lawmaking, and one about Japanese culture and tie that Asian American woman [is] not into the main goals of JACL and its enough in the Senate. Meeting Sen. fight for JA and other Asian Ameri- Hirono and discussing her road to can civil rights.” Congress, including the effect of law school on her career, enlivened my desire to use my voice as an Asian American woman to con- tribute to the law and all its influ- encers.” Yamasaki proposes that JACL work with tribal communities that are struggling to be federally rec- ognized. “Since attending law school, I’ve dedicated time to assist immigrant families in filing U-Visa applica- tions through IFAP and represent tribal criminal defendants through CASEY YAMASAKI UW’s Tribal Defense Court Clinic. JACL Chapter: Seattle . . . I plan to utilize my professional Recipient of the Thomas T. Hayashi degree to better serve the Asian Memorial Law Scholarship American and other minority com- University of Washington Law munities.” n School

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Send with check to: The Pacific Citizen, 123 S. Onizuka St., #313, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or log on to: www.PacificCitizen.org 14 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 CALENDAR A NATIONAL GUIDE TO NOTABLE COMMUNITY EVENTS Price: Donations 9920 Normandale Blvd. This annual walk supports the Price: TBA Soon many projects of Buddhist Global Please join the TC JACL at its an- Relief, mainly helping people nual banquet. This year’s guest throughout the world escape speaker is Marsha Aizumi, a regu- chronic hunger and malnutrition. lar contributor to the Pacific Citi- Fundraising happens through the zen and author of the book “Two CALENDAR First Giving website, individually or Spirits, One Heart: A Mother, Her Otsukimi/Moon Viewing Festival entertainment, exhibits and a ban- Oakland, CA quet for this year’s Poston Pilgrim- part of a team. To donate as part of Transgender Son and Their Jour- NCWNP Oct. 13; 5:30-8:30 p.m. age. Please visit social media for the Oregon Buddhist Temple team, ney to Love and Acceptance.” Lakeside Park Garden Center updates on this event: www.fa- visit https://www.firstgiving.com/ Info: Please call (612) 338- 666 Bellevue Ave. event/BuddhistGlobalRelief/2019- 8405 or email Amy Dickerson at Growing Up Sansei: A Community cebook.com/poston preservation Price: Free Admission/Parking $5 and www.instagram.com/poston- Portland-OR-Walk-to-Feed-the- [email protected] to RSVP. Event About Our Uniquely JA Hungry/teams. Upbringing Join the Oakland Fukuoka Sister preservation. Info: Please email postonalliance1@ Info: Contact Robbi Ando at Crystal City Pilgrimage Berkeley, CA City Assn. for an evening of Japa- nese food, entertainment and gmail.com. [email protected]. Crystal City, TX Oct. 12; Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 3 University of California, Berkeley moon viewing at its 53rd anniver- OC Japan Fair Day & Night Market ‘Shining Through: Reflections of an 98 Popeye Lane Anna Head Alumnae Hall sary event. The bonsai garden will Costa Mesa, CA Oceanic Future’ Exhibit Survivors and descendants of this 2537 Haste St. be open until 6:30 p.m., and there Oct. 18, 5-11 p.m.; Oct. 19, Noon- Seattle, WA incarceration camp, along with Price: $25 General Admission; Free will be a taiko performance by Di- 10 p.m.; Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru Nov. 10 their friends and family, will be for UC Berkeley Nikkei Student Union ablo Taiko and performances by OC Fair and Event Center Wing Luke Museum making the pilgrimage to Crystal Members the student delegates of the Asian Pacific Children’s Convention and 88 Fair Dr. 719 S. King St. City. During the three-day event, This community event, co-spon- Summer High School Exchange at Price: Admission, $8; Parking, $9 Price: Included With Museum there will be a meet and greet sored by the Berkeley chapter of 6:30 p.m. as well. This year’s event will feature family Entrance Fee mixer, opening remarks and edu- the JACL and the UC Berkeley Nik- Info: Visit www.oakland-fukuoka. activities, sake tastings, cosplay, In this exhibit, five Pacific Islander cational workshops, the pilgrimage kei Student Union, will feature a live org. live music including special guest artists look forward into the un- and a “Stop Repeating History: Im- reading of “Garage Door Opener,” singer-songwriter Yuna Ito, singer- known, drawing upon stories, migrant Support Rally and Vigil,” Soji Kashiwagi’s new comedy/ The Life and Career of Kaneji songwriter Misono and Japanese myths and personal experiences to followed by closing remarks. drama about a Sansei brother Domoto Exhibition entertainer Ai Haruna, as well as imagine the future. Using photog- Info: Visit https://www.facebook. and sister who are faced with the Berkeley, CA a beer garden and plenty of de- raphy, poetry, illustration, sculp- com/pg/CrystalCityPilgrimageCo/ daunting task of cleaning out their Thru Dec. 16 licious Japanese food offerings. ture, sound and film, the artists events/?ref=page_internal for more parents’ garage and house after University of California, Berkeley This is one of the largest Japa- transform the gallery space into information. they passed away. Following the Environmental Design Library, nese cultural festivals in Southern a vision of the past, present and reading, Satsuki Ina, an expert on Wurster Hall California. beyond. JA family dynamics, will facilitate a Room 210 Info: Visit www.oc-japanfair.com. Info: Visit www.wingluke.org. dialogue about the play with Kashi- Renowned Nisei landscape ar- wagi and answer questions about EDC chitect Kaneji Domoto’s life and Concert at the Ace Hotel Featuring issues such as camp trauma and work is the focus of this retrospec- Ryuichi Sakamoto its aftereffects on the JA commu- Yayoi Kusama: Love Is Calling tive exhibit that pulls from original Los Angeles, CA CCDC Boston, MA nity and subsequent generations. Oct. 18; 8 p.m. Info: For reservations, visit correspondence, photographs Thru Feb. 7, 2021 The Theatre at Ace Hotel https://growingupsanseiberkeley. and drawings from the Domoto Grateful Crane Ensemble: ‘Just Like Institute for Contemporary Art 929 S. Broadway brownpapertickets.com. For Collection. The exhibit will also Old Times — A Special Concert for 25 Harbor Shore Dr. Price: $20-$150 Tickets questions, email berkeleyjacl@ survey Domoto’s life, including Nisei and Sansei’ An icon of contemporary art, Yayoi gmail.com his apprenticeship and architec- The Ace Hotel is marking its 20th Clovis, CA Kusama has interwoven ideas of tural work at Frank Lloyd Wright’s anniversary as a cultural institution Nov. 9; 2-4 p.m. pop art, minimalism and psyche- Japanese Shibori Dyeing With Taliesin studio in Wisconsin, pre- in Downtown Los Angeles and to United Japanese Christian Church delia throughout her work in paint- John Marshall war, and his architectural achieve- celebrate this milestone, a special 136 N. Villa Ave. ings, performances, room-size Sacramento, CA ments at Wright’s Usoian Commu- concert and dance party is being Price: Free presentations, outdoor sculptural Oct. 12; 1-3 p.m. nity in New York, postwar. held featuring legendary Japanese “Just Like Old Times” is the Grate- installations, literary works and Info: Call (510) 642-5124 or email ACC Senior Services artist Ryuichi Sakamoto, known for ful Crane Ensemble’s nostalgic more during her influential ca- [email protected]. 7334 Park City Dr. his globally inspired rock albums, journey back to some of your fa- reer. This exhibit is the most im- Price: $5 Donation at the Door classical compositions and more vorite Japanese and American mersive and kaleidoscopic of the than 30 musical scores. Joining The Jan Ken Po Cultural Assn. pre- songs of all time. The concert is artist’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. For Sakamoto are musicians Zola Je- sents this afternoon event featur- co-sponsored in part by the Cen- the 90-year-old artist, this exhibit sus and serpentwithfeet. ing John Marshall, an internation- PSW tral California District Council of represents the culmination of her Info: For tickets, visit https://www. the JACL. Refreshments will be artistic achievements. ally renowned natural dye and fiber axs.com/events/380058/ace-20- Kokoro Craft Boutique served. Info: Visit https://www.icaboston. textile artist and fashion designer year-celebration-tickets. who will be speaking about the Los Angeles, CA Info: Visit ujcclife.com or email org/exhibition/yayoi-kusama-love- Oct. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Debbie Ikeda at deborahikeda@ calling. process of shibori dyeing. Avail- ‘Within These Lines’ Talk by Author JANM att.net. able for show and purchase will Stephanie Morrill 100 N. Central Ave. En/trance also be a range of shibori hand- Independence, CA dyed clothing and fabric pieces Price: Free Boy Scout Troop 199 16th Annual New York, NY Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-Noon Crab Feed Through 2020 from Japan. The 11th annual boutique returns Manzanar National Historic Site Info: Call (916) 427-2841 or email Clovis, CA New York Japan Society Gallery featuring 50 vendors selling unique Manzanar Visitor Center’s West [email protected]. jewelry, kimono fabric fashions, Nov. 2; 5 p.m. 333 E. 47th St. Theater United Japanese Christian Church This exhibit features a series of art Giant Robot merchandise, hand- 5001 Hwy. 395 Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/ 136 N. Villa Ave. projects aimed at bringing visual bags, ceramics, glass art, pet Price: Free Walk accessories and much more. In Price: $50 art and interactive experiences into Author Stephanie Morrill will hold a San Francisco, CA addition, performances by harp- Join the community at this all-you- the institution’s public spaces. Art- book talk, Q & A and signing of her Oct. 13; 9-11 a.m. (Registration ist Audrey Kato and Yuuju Daiko can-eat crab dinner benefitting ist Yoshitomo Nara launches the new book “Within These Lines,” Begins at 8 a.m.) will also take place. All proceeds Boy Scout Troop 199. Each ticket series with new works he created a young adult historical fiction Lindley Meadows in Golden Gate Park will benefit JANM’s education pro- comes with crab, salad, pasta and in Shigaraki, one of Japan’s oldest novel that explores the World War 1000 John F. Kennedy Dr. grams. Those who make a bou- dessert. There will also be a fun areas for pottery making. II-era relationship between an Ital- Price: $35 Day of Event; $10 for tique purchase of $25 or more will 50-50 raffle, in addition to a silent Info: Visit https://www. ian American girl and a Japanese Children (17 years and under) receive a free same-day admission raffle and a dessert raffle. Presale japansociety.org/page/programs/ American boy as they exchange n This event will benefit the chil- to the museum. tickets are available through the gallery/entrance. letters to one another during the dren’s programs of Nihonmachi Info: Visit janm.org/events or call Boy Scout troop. (213) 830-1883. war. Info: Visit ujcclife.com. Little Friends, a nonprofit commu- Info: Visit www.nps.gov/manz or call nity-based organization providing (760) 878-2194, ext. 3310. ADVERTISE HERE Japanese bilingual and multicul- Poston Pilgrimage tural preschool and K-5th grade Parker, AZ Events in the calendar afterschool programs in the heart Oct. 11-12 MDC section are listed based of San Francisco. Following the Blue Water Casino and Various on space availability. run-walk, participants can enjoy Poston locations on the Colorado PNW Twin Cities JACL Chrysanthemum Place a ‘Spotlight’ ad with breakfast/brunch refreshments, River Tribes Reservation Banquet photos of your event for participate in Zumba and take the 11300 Resort Dr. Walk to Feed the Hungry Bloomington, MN maximum exposure. time to meet with friends. There will Price: $195, Adults; $165 (Students Portland, OR Nov. 9; 11 a.m. Silent Auction; Noon also be a drawing for great prizes. 12-17); $50, Child (5-11); Free, Oct. 19; Noon-3 p.m. Banquet Program FOR MORE INFO: Info: Email [email protected] Children Under 5 Oregon Buddhist Temple Normandale Hylands Methodist [email protected] or call (415) 922-8898. Portland Friends of the Dharma The Poston Community Alliance is Church (213) 620-1767 planning educational workshops, 1404 S.E. 25th Ave. OBITUARIES Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 15

Shigaki, Doris, 87, Los Angeles, liam and Jonathan (Laura); gc: 6. CA, July 19; she was predeceased by her husband, Alfred; she is sur- Terui, John, 92, Los Angeles, CA, vived by her daughters, Susan (Ed- July 27; he was predeceased by his mond) Young and Janice (Andrew wife, Sumiye; he is survived by his Shiozaki) Shigaki; sisters, Hideko children, Steven (Evelyn) Terui and Akioka, Jim, 89, Culver City, CA, and July 1; they are survived by Nakamura, Gary Satoshi, 70, Inouye, Mary (Tadayuki) Tanaka Sandra (Chuck) Law; sister, Ruth Aug. 2; a Korean War veteran, he their children, Jimmy (Judy) Iwaki, Citrus Heights, CA, July 18; he is and Elaine (Harry) Higa; siblings- Mochinaga; gc: 4. is survived by his wife, June; chil- Peggy (Gregory) Sugioka, Joanne survived by his wife, Kim; daugh- in-law, Minako Nishihira, Sumiko dren, Gary and Linda Akioka; sib- (Robert) Masuda, Joyce (Robert) ters, Terry (Chip) and Amy (Jason); Ikegami, Betty Muramaru and Don Tokiwa, Mae, 95, San Jose, CA, lings, Sam (Aiko) and Ken Akioka; Shatsky and Steve (Catherine) sister, Cindy; gc: 4. (Anna) Shigaki; gc: 3. Aug. 9; during WWII, she was incar- he is also survived by many nieces, Iwaki; gc: 9. cerated at the Poston WRA Center nephews and other relatives. Nakamura, Masao, 95, Prosper, Shohara, Yasuko, 88, Malibu, in AZ, where she met her future TX, Aug. 14; he is survived by his CA, June 30; she is survived by husband, Toshio “Duke” Tokiwa, daughter, Terrie (Mark) Okamura; her husband, Sei; childrenm Nori, who served in the Army’s 442nd sister-in-law, Jean Nakamura; gc: 1. Sumi (Joseph Costarella) and Craig Regimental Combat Team; she (Kim Austin) Shohara; siblings, Ter- was predeceased by her husband Narimatsu, Masawo ‘Masa,’ 92, uyo (Katsumi) Tanino and Kiyoto and siblings, Doris Shintani, Dick, Pahala, HI, Aug. 17. (Jeanette) Arakawa; siblings-in-law, Shig, Bill and George Hirano; she Janet, Aki (Yoko) and Jessie Sho- is survived by her children, Ron- Nii, Kiyoko Kay, 98, Monterey hara; gc: 4. ald, Bruce (Kim), Bonnie (Tom) Sav- Park, CA, Aug. 2; she is survived age and Connie (Peter) Decena; by her daughter, Shirley Toshie Nii; gc: 4. gc: 3; ggc: 9. Urata, Helen, 94, San Bernardino, Nobuhara, Elaine, 85, Gardena, CA, July 27; during WWII, she was Eto, Kazuo, 83, Los Angeles, CA, Kan, Yoji, 69, Seattle, WA, June 16; CA, June 20; she was predeceased incarcerated at the Poston WRA July 5; he is survived by his wife, To- he is survived by his partner, Sa- by her husband, Henry Nobuhara; Center in AZ; she was predeceased shiko; children, Takeshi Kurt (Emi- chiko Naka; children, Sophia Kan, she is survived by her children, by her husband, James, and sister lyn), Atsushi Eric (Kiyoka) and Yuki Yoko Kan and James Kan; mother, Thad (Evelyn) Nobuhara, Cathy Kikuye Koga; she is survived by her Eto; sister, Fusae Kobayashi; gc: 2. Fumiko (Noguchi) Kan; siblings, Ka- (Bruce) Ioki and Keith (Mary Ellen) children, Phyllis Hiura, Emily (Da- zuo Kan and Midori Fukuda; gc: 3. Nobuhara; 6 siblings; gc: 7. vid) Kemper and Douglas (Alice) Fox, Hideko, 89, Laurel, MD, Aug. Urata; gc: 5; ggc: 12. 29; she was predeceased by her Katsuyoshi, Eiichi, 81, San Jose, daughter, Karen M. Fox; she is sur- CA, Aug. 8; he is survived by his Uyemura, George, 89, Costa vived by her husband, Eugene. wife, Iyoko; daughters, Tracey Sugata, Shigeko, 81, Los Angeles, Mesa, CA, July 2; he was prede- (Shawn), Denise (Jeff) and Korene CA, July24; she is survived by her ceased by his wife, Ann Ayako; he (Allen); gc: 5. son, John Tsuyoshi (Yim Tam) Su- is survived by his children, Gary gata; 1 nephew; she is also survived (Amy), Wayne and Phyllis Uyemura; Kiyohara, Isao ‘Lefty,’ 92, Los by many nieces, nephews and other brother Jimmie Uyemura; gc: 3. Angeles, CA, July 30; he was pre- relatives. deceased by his brothers, Takeshi, Wong, Hiroko Aizawa, 84, Bonita, Akira and Ronnie Kiyohara; he is Sugiyama, Anne, 97, and Sugi- CA, Aug. 22. survived by his sister, Mary (Lucky) yama, Tad, 98, Los Angeles, CA, Yamaga; sisters-in-law, Aiko and Aug. 21; they met during WWII Ruby Kiyohara; he is also survived while incarcerated in the Gila River by nieces, nephews and other Nomura, Anna, San Francisco, WRA Center in AZ; Tad served in relatives. CA, June 26; she is survived by the Army’s MIS; they are survived her husband, Harry; children, Claire by their daughters, Judy (Calvin) Loaiza, Toshiko, 95, La Mirada, (Steve), Judy, Ellen (Jared) and Sugiyama/Crutchfield and Karen Hiroo, Edward Mikiharu (Lum- CA, May 18; she is survived by Gary (Hiromi); gc: 3. (Mark) Albitz; sister-in-law, Ruby berjack), 83, Burien, WA, July 29; her sons, Bruce and Alan Shigyo; Watanabe; gc: 2; ggc. during WWII, his family and he were sister, Suzume Yoshida; brother-in- Noritake, Sue Yetsuko, 89, Los incarcerated at the Minidoka WRA law, Toshikazu Miyata; nieces and Angeles, CA, Aug. 16; she is sur- Suwa, Merle Katsuko, 75, Mon- Center in ID; he was predeceased a nephew; she is also survived by vived by her children, Sharon Pow- terey Park, CA, July 6; she was pre- by his Alice and sister-in-law Yoshie a grandniece, grandnephews and ell, Nancy (Paul) Martinez and Dr. deceased by her husband, Hitose; Hiroo; he is survived by his siblings, many other relatives. Dean (Lynn) Noritake; siblings, Yu- she is survived by her children, Mickey Hiroo, Robert Hiroo (Con- wko Sakamoto, Setsuko Hodges, Dwayne Suwa and Deanne (Toby) Yamashita, Etsuko, 93, Gardena, nie) and Dolly Tokunaga (Tosh); 4 Matsumoto, Wakaye, 99, Pasa- Eiji (Misako) Ikeda and Mamoru Kahauolopua; she is also survived CA, July 15. nieces, a nephew and 1 grandniece. dena, CA, Aug. 5; she was prede- (Chiyoko) Ikeda; gc: 8; ggc: 5. by nieces, nephews and other ceased by her husband, Sho Mat- relatives. Yoneyama, George, 89, Honda Jr., Henry 69, San Jose, sumoto, and brothers Ryo “Joe” and Sasaki, Annette, 61, Torrance, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 12; he CA, June 18; he was predeceased Kazuma Hatashita; she is survived June 18; she was predeceased by Tanisaki, Marie, 98, Los Angeles, was predeceased by his by his father, Henry T. Honda, and by her children, Aiko, Naomi and her father, Harumi Sasaki; she is CA, July 8; she is survived by her wife, Shuko Yoneyama; siblings, brother, Steve; he is survived by his Bob Matsumoto; sisters, Rits Mat- survived by her mother, Emiko Sa- children, Dana Yoko (Roy) Rico and Sam Yoneyama and Kay (Mike) children, Timothy and Jacob Honda; sumoto and Sadie Hatashita; she is saki; siblings, Emily Sasaki, Dorothy Jun Tanisaki; gc: 5; ggc: 1. Naples; he is survived by his mother, Elsie; 4 siblings; gc: 5. also survived by nieces, nephews (Kamal) Mansour and Dexter (Jean) children, Craig Yoneyama and other relatives. Sasaki; she is also survived by niec- Teragawa, Natsuko, 98, Los Ange- and Lynne (David) Corapi; Inouye, Grace, 96, San Jose, CA, es, nephews and other relatives. les, CA, July 5; she is survived by sister-in-law, Mollie Yoneyama; n July 24; she was predeceased by Mikuriya, Kay Kiyomi, 95, Mon- her children, Carolyn (Peter), Wil- gc: 2. 4 siblings; she is survived by many terey Park, CA, July 4; she is sur- nieces, nephews, great-nieces and vived by her sons, Kelvin (Lee) great-nephews. Mikuriya and Randy (Wendy) Mi- kuriya; daughter-in-law, Michiko PLACE A TRIBUTE Ishibashi, William, 84, Los Ange- Mikuriya; siblings, Michi Aono and ‘In Memoriam’ is a free les, CA, Aug. 3; he is survived by Isa Miyashiro; gc: 1. listing that appears on a his wife, Emiko; sons, Robert, David limited, space-available basis. (Susie) and Joey Ishibashi; siblings, Mui, Toshiro Parker, 77, Long Tributes honor your loved ones Michiko Nakadiaira, Shigeo (Eiko) Beach, CA, July 20; during WWII, with text and photos and appear Ishibashi and Chizuko (Richard) he was born at the Poston WRA in a timely manner at the rate of Murakami; sisters-in-law, Michiko Center in AZ; he is survived by his $20/column inch. Ohye and Betty Yoshimura; gc: 7. children, Steven, PJ (Sherri), Doug (Jessica) and Jennifer; siblings, CONTACT: Iwaki, Ted Tachi, 103, and Mary Kenny (Priscilla), Nancy Conniff [email protected] Yoshiki, 95, Burbank, CA, July 5 (John); gc: 10. or call (213) 620-1767 ext. 104 16 Sept. 27-Oct. 10, 2019 COMMENTARY REIMAGINE EVERYTHING HEALING IN THE JAPANESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Scott mine once described the honor we have Tanaka (left) as mental health clinicians working with and Ron older adults. She said that we have the honor Mori also of walking alongside our older adults, often represented in their most vulnerable time, to help them By Scott Tanaka, MSW AARP at come to terms with the life they have lived the JACL and be at peace with it. his year’s JACL National Convention National Mental health is not often talked about in in Salt Lake City was the third one I Convention the Japanese American community and the have attended since I joined the JACL in August. Asian American Pacific Islander Commu- Tin 2017. This year was unique in that I attended nity in general, but seeing it being discussed as a panelist, representing AARP, and first-time at the JACL National Convention gives me delegate, representing JACL’s Washington, D.C., hope that things are changing. chapter. It was an honor to be a delegate, and as well as our experiences: Tomoko’s as a it together, as they were forcibly removed We need to continue having these conver- I was grateful to be given the opportunity to nurse and mine as a social worker, in working from their home. I think about the fear they sations for those who have been living with learn more about how positions and decisions with family caregivers. must have felt and the impact that had on their the experiences of the American concentra- are made from the National JACL, as well as One workshop that was particularly mea- health and well-being. I think about how that tion camps and other experiences of trauma, actively participate in that decision-making ningful for me was titled “Multigenerational stress must have impacted my grandmother, as well as for the generations that follow. process. Trauma Discussion on the Japanese Ameri- even if she may not have completely under- The title of this workshop, “Multigenera- One of the resolutions, one in recognition can Incarceration.” Shirley Higuchi, Karen stood what was going on. tional Trauma Discussion on the Japanese and apology to Tule Lake Resisters, was dif- Cone-Uemura, Lisa Nakamura and Satsuki Hearing those talk openly about their expe- American Incarceration,” includes the term ficult for the National Council to vote on. A Ina facilitated this panel. The workshop ex- riences during the workshops, with all of the multigenerational, and it makes me wonder statement following the convention by the plored the cross-generational impact of the raw emotions, shows us that healing is still about how, as a Yonsei, a fourth-generation National JACL on its website stated, “Over Japanese American incarceration experience needed, and that it is possible. It is possible Japanese American, it impacts me. the course of numerous days of JACL, mem- and included panelists who lived through in- because people are willing to share their sto- bers participated in spirited dialogue, late- carceration during WWII. ries, and in doing so, the community is able to Scott Tanaka is a board member for night conversations, educational workshops This workshop was impactful for a number come around and support them. the Washington, D.C., JACL chapter and and a lively debate on the convention floor of reasons: first, seeing three Japanese Ameri- This work is a major motivation for why a project analyst for AARP’s Public — all of which culminated into the JACL’s can psychologists/mental health therapists I focused my studies on both mental health Policy Institute and the Center to Champion National Council voting to approve this his- all in one room was inspiring, and second, and gerontology. A former supervisor of Nursing in America. toric resolution.” this was the first time that I saw, in person, The spirited dialogues and late-night con- people who lived through incarceration versations reveal the commitment of JACL’s talking openly about their experiences. National Council, National Board and mem- As a Japanese American who studied bers to the organization’s mission to secure social work and mental health, I felt so em- and maintain the civil rights of Japanese powered! Seeing Nikkei, second-generation Americans and all others who are victimized Japanese Americans, break down in tears by injustice and bigotry. The passing of this shows us the lasting impact, even decades resolution does not fix all wounds, but it is a later. step in the right direction toward healing and I think about my grandmother, Amy reconciliation. Tanaka, who recently passed away and was In addition to the spirited dialogue, there at Manzanar. I never talked to my grand- were several powerful and informative panels mother about Manzanar, and part of me and workshops. My workshop on family ca- regrets not doing so. Even though she was regiving included panelist Tomoko Tsuka- very young during her time there, it does not moto, a registered nurse from the Salt Lake mean it didn’t have an impact on her. City area. We were able to share insights and It certainly had an impact on my great- resources from AARP for family caregivers, grandparents, who had to “gaman,” or hold

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Contrary to a presidential candidate’s schools in the country, I can attest that you comments, we are not all good at math and can and will get an excellent education don’t always know a lot of doctors. Our own anywhere. It is not necessary to attend an community’s diversity needs to be put forth Ivy League school to be successful beyond to the admissions committees as something school. to be valued on campus and necessary to the It is up to you to find the right fit for the vitality of the student body. path you are choosing to follow in your life. There are many qualities that individuals Don’t pick the school because of its name — bring forth for the admissions committee’s choose it because of who you are and who consideration. Yes, race is one of those you want to be. qualities, but it is not the only one. Finally, I would like to offer an apology Admissions today is much more challenging to Mitch Maki for butchering the title of his than it was when I applied. I applaud the seminal work “Achieving the Impossible students who are successful in getting into Dream.” the most highly selective schools and have been selected for this year’s scholarships. David Inoue is the executive director However, as an alumnus of both one of the JACL and is based at the highly selective school and one of the largest organization’s Washington, D.C., office.