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Power of Words on WWII Euphemisms. Williams Helps Japan Relief Efforts Power of Words on WWII euphemisms. Williams helps Japan relief efforts. Spoken word and Asian Americans. 2 JULY 1-14, 2011 LETTERS/COM MENTARY PACIFIC ~ CITIZEN PACIHC 5: CmZEN HOW TO REACH US LETTERS TO THE EDITOR E-mail. pc@padficdtizenag Olline www.padficdtizenag Te (213)620- 1767 Thanks for Reader Enjoys Fax (213) 620-1768 An Open Letter to JACL Mail 250 E. First Street, Suite 301 Honoring Wat Los Angees, CAOO012 The recent departure of PSW Regional Director Craig Ishii and Newspaper STAFF announced departure by National Director Aoyd Mori makes one My late husband was active Executive Edta Card ine Y Aoyag-Stcm wonder why this has comepriorto the national lACLconvention set for in the San 1futeo County JACL this July. Is there something wrong with our organization that dynamic and always enjoyed reading the AsSstant Ed tor visionaries and talented pros are deserting us? Is JACL floundering due Pacific Citizen newspaper. I too Lynda Un to lack of leadership at the top? If declining membership is the issue, enjoy the print. Thank you for Repxt8f then it is time the national board turns things around. your sef'llce. NaleaJ. Ko last year, national JACL proposed a budget that eliminated the PSW Business Manag8f administrative staff position. And once again thePSW regional director Thank you so much for including Ruby Inouye Staci Hisayasu position remains open. Since southern California has the largest JA Wat among the Extr.lOrdinary Redwood City, CA Orculatim population and potential youth membership pool, is it really wise to APAs (Pacific Citizen, 1-hy 6-19, Eva Lau-Ting allow a leadership vacuum to persist? If national has funds to pay for 2011 issue) That's such an honor! Send signed letters with your any regional staff, why isn't there staff located in PSW? If insufficient The 1fuy issue was inspiring. The Pacific Citizen ne w ~p3f name and contact info-mation ~SSN funding is the concern, why not take a page from Ishii's notebook and Actually, each issue is, calling us to 0030-8579) is p.J blisned to: [email protected] S8fTl~mmthly (exCB !=1 mCB in De­ develop and implement programs to attract new members? be more active, more courageous, cember and January) by the Japa­ If the national JACL boam cannot envision new strategies for in seeking cooperation, respect and nese Am8fican O tiz8f1 s LeagJe, Letters'" increasing membership, bring in peoplewho can. Letthe next generation peace everywhere, all the time. Pacific Citizen, Pacific Citizen 250 E. 1st Street. Suite 301, Los hansform JACL into a 21st century organization that has the vision Thanks for the hard work it takes 250 E. First St. Angees, CA 9)]12 to implement innovative business strategies for the changing times. to be so dedicated to your mission. SJite#301 Peri cdcal postage paid at L. A, CA PCGTMASTER send amress Los Angeles, CA, 90012 manges to Natimal JACL 1765 Patricia Takayama Katie Misaka Sutt8f SI. San Frandoco, CA 94115 San Fernando Valley JACL Ogden, Utah Leiters may be ooitoo for length. JAQ Presid8f1t David Kawamcto Nahmal Directa Floyd Mai PC. EDITCRIAL BOARD NATIONAL DIRECTOR'S REPORT FROM THE MIDWEST Jud th Am o, mairp3fsm: Paul Ni wa, EDC: Kevin Miyazaki, MDC: Beta Hanada, CCDC: vacant, NC­ Update on Status of JACL A Program That Inspires IANPDC: Hugh Bur18SO"l, PNVvDC: JEff Itami, IDC: Ondi Harbcttle, By Floyd Mori By Bill Yoshino PSv\oC: Sonya Kuki, Yooth SUBSCRIBE Get a one- year subscriptim ct the While the many JACL volunteers are JACL's Project Community progIam Pacific Citizen newsp3.p3f at appreciated, the organization cannot in Chicago has provided a point of www .pacifio::itizen a gor call function without dedicated, hardworking discovery for many of its participants (OOJ ) 956- 6157 staff. The national board is to be com­ during the past two years. The progIam ADVERTISE To adv8ftise in the Pacific Citizen, mended for their support in maintaining seeks to empower Japanese American call (000) 956-6157 a e-mail the current staffing level. I know difficult high school students urging them to p::@padficdtiz8f1.ag decisions are ahead, and I trust the board become involved in the community. LEG AL will promote a fair and equitabledistribu­ This was the case for Anna Takada No part d this pLt> limtim may be reproilood withcut the express per­ tion of funds to continue advocacy and who said: "Soon after the first session, mirnm ct the Pocific Citizen. our focus on youth. There are always im­ I found myself questioning why I was Editooals, news am the cpinims ex­ portant issues of civil rights which need our attention. experiencing something so amazing so p--esood by cdumri cts ether than the natimal JAQ p--esidoot a naticnal d ­ People have asked about the reasons for the departure of Ciaig Ishii, late in my adolescent life." recta do rd: ne cessa--ily refi ectJAQ former PSW regional director, and other PSW staff. Personnel matters are Previously, Anna had limited exposure to the JA community, primarily p:jicy Evoots am prcducts oovertised confidential but I can say that it was Craig's personal decision to resign. through the connections of her parents and gIandparents. Prior to her in the Pacific Citizen do net carry the implicit emaoomoot d the JAQ a He was one of our most valued staff participation III Project Community, th s p..iblicatim. We reserve the ri g-,t to members. The tim- I I know ing was unexpected Anna said she knew 'The program no more than two edit crticles. ~ 3]11 but he had indicated previously that his JAs her age. "One seeks to can only imagine," Peri cdcals paid at Los Angeles, tenure would be for a difficult limited time. There she said, "how shocked, refreshed Calif and mailing ctfiCB was certainly no re- quest from myself and delighted I empower felt to discuss LSSUes as his supervisor for him to step down. like identity and community with JACL MEMBERS We were sorry to see him leave. teenagelS with Japanese expenences so decisions Change of The PSW office has moved into of- similar to my American high ow. Address fice space with the are ahead Pacific Citizen as The Project Community mandated by the na- tional council in program IS hekl school students from February to If you've moved, 2010. It is our intent to fill the PSW re- April. The weekly sessIOns address I , please send new gional director posi- tion when possible. ISSUes such as the World War II inforrrntion to: National JACI..'s fi- nancial situation is incarceration where Nisei share their National JACL difficult at this time as membership revenues have declined more than an­ personal wartime experiences. We also invite coalition partnelS to discuss 1765 Sutter st. ticipated. Thus, several key positions have remained vacant including the issues such as immigration and hate crimes. In the past two years there FranciSCO, CA director of public policy. Shrinking discretionary funds have increased have been sessions on college preparation where college counselors and 94115 Allow 6 weeks for the workload for staff. Regional directors are required to handle national students are invited to advise the participants about transition issues they ~ addre" changes. SEE MORI/PAGE 16 SEE YOSHINO/PAGE 16 To avoid interrup­ tions in delivery, Correction please notify your postmaster to A potato croquette recipe from JACL's Top Chef Bernice Kida include periodicals in the June 3-16 Food Issue incorrectly listed the ingredients in your change of as 2 cups green peas. The corrected recipe should list 2 to 3 address (USPS Tablespoons of green peas. Form 3575) PACIFIC~ CITIZEN IN-DEPTH JJ LY 1-1 4, 2011 3 One Year After BP Oil Spill, AA Fishermen Struggle to Recover PHOTO N"'-EA J KO Last August, Siriporn H111 pointed to her boat that sat idle in her front lawn for months after the Deep Water Horizon explosion and oil spill. Gulf Coast fishermen and community groups spill are still picking up the pieces. "In my opinion, the Gulf Coast has not fully recovered voice their frustrations one year after the Gulf "People are still hurting," said Grace M. Scire, Gulf since the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. 1-hny affected Coast oil spill. Coast development director of the Boat People SOS. ''The individuals have not returned to their jobs as deckhands, boat fishermen, especially the oystermen, don't know when they captains, oyster shuckers and etcetera," said Tuan Nguyen, will get back to where they were before the oil spill. There deputy director of the 1-hry Queen of Vietnam Community By NaleaJ.Ko are a lot of stressors and a lot of mental health issues, even Development Corporation in Louisiana. "Not all claims have Reporter among the children." been paid either." About $42 million was distributed for behavioral health Those affected by the oil spill also received help On a recent early morning, crabber Siriporn Hall, 60, sets payments in :Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Alabama. from organizations like JACL, which in 1fuy held its out with her crew of two on the waters off the shores of Those impacted by the oil spill like Hall say they are more Environmental Justice Youth Summit in New Orleans, La. :Mississippi eager to see what the day's catch will bring. concerned about the future of the fishing industry than the Summit attendees were waist-deep in their work, planting The crew anchors near the Petit Bois Island on a sunny day BP claims process. marsh grass in a wildlife refuge in that state.
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