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San Diego JACL for serving in this HOW TO REACH US capacity over the past three years. Email: pc@pacifi ccitizen.org THE 2016 NATIONAL We are very appreciative of the dif- Online: www.pacifi ccitizen.org fi cult and diligent work and great Tel: (213) 620-1767 Fax: (213) 620-1768 care that goes into reviewing all Mail: 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., JACL SCHOLARSHIP of the applications that are a part Suite 313 of this program and the ongoing Los Angeles, CA 90012 JACL tradition of acknowledging STAFF our young leaders and scholars Executive Editor Allison Haramoto WINNERS with scholarship support for their Business Manager higher education. Susan Yokoyama I am thrilled that the JACL Schol- Production Artist he JACL Scholarship Director Patty Wada, who as pro- don Ishikata and Sidney Shiroma. arship Program continues to be so Marie Samonte Those who served on the under- successful. We will soon begin the Circulation Program has had another gram manager of the Scholarship Eva Ting fantastic year! In this spe- Program ensures the successful graduate, graduate, law, arts and 2017 application process to recog- fi nancial need selection committee nize the next group of outstanding The Pacifi c Citizen newspaper Tcial issue of the Pacifi c Citizen, implementation of this program, (ISSN: 0030-8579) is published student leaders. As we wrap up the the JACL is delighted to award which has a direct and positively include Roberta Barton (chair) of semi-monthly (except once in $74,000 to 28 deserving applicants impactful effect on many of our the Fresno chapter, Ralph Kumano 2016 scholarship season, please December and January) by the in their respective categories. With most hopeful young leaders. of the Sanger chapter and Larry join me in congratulating all of our Japanese American Citizens award recipients. League, Pacifi c Citizen, so many well-qualifi ed students, I’d also like to thank the two Ishimoto of the Tulare County 123 Ellison S. Onizuka St., Suite 313 the future of JACL is bright! National JACL Scholarship Com- chapter. Los Angeles, CA 90012 On behalf of the entire National Sincerely, Periodical postage paid at L.A., CA This year, the student applicants mittees. 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can see. The stories that have come out of these events have fueled so many of us to A MOTHER’S TAKE continue to do this work, because we know what a difference that family and community can make to those who are struggling, feel- WELCOME HOME — OKAERI 2016 ing ashamed and losing hope. At Okaeri 2016, we will begin on Friday night with a networking period, so people can meet new and old friends. On Saturday, we will open up with a keynote from Con- gressman Mike Honda, his daughter, Mi- By Marsha Aizumi chelle, and his granddaughter, Malisa. There n Oct. 14 and 15, Okaeri 2016: A will be workshops or plenaries on family ac- Nikkei LGBTQ Gathering returns ceptance, faith, movement building, mental to the Japanese American National health, being transgender, intersections of OMuseum in Los Angeles. In the two years Nikkei and LGBTQ, as well as other topics. since the fi rst Okaeri welcomed home so An “unconference time” will allow individu- many to our community, I have seen a grow- als of like interests to meet together. A party ing visibility of Asian Pacifi c Islander LG- will end a day of learning for those who have BTQ support across the nation. Here are just any energy left. You may see me briefl y if a few of the events that I am aware of: I am still standing. • In 2016, Sacramento created gatherings Please see the event website (www.okaeri- Okaeri 2016’s planning committee includes (front row, from left) Alex H. for LGBTQ individuals and their families. losangeles.org) for more details. Registra- Fukui, Traci Ishigo, Marsha Aizumi, Stephanie Nitahara and (back row, Sacramento JACL, Florin JACL, Cal State tion is now open, and no one will be turned from left) Ray Fernandez, Nate Song, Carrie Morita, Dana Furuyama, Sacramento and PFLAG Sacramento were away for lack of funds to register. We sold Marian Sunabe, Eric Arimoto, Deanna Kitamura and Stan Yogi. Not pictured involved in the Asian Pacifi c Islander out in 2014, so anyone interested in attend- are Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Janet Uradomo, Sean Miura, Harold Kameya and Queer Sacramento daylong gathering. ing should register soon. Phil Shigekuni. • Also in 2016, San Jose created Tadaima, I believe Okaeri 2016 will be another which means “I’m home” in Japanese. gathering of transformation, growth and Taking place at San Jose State University, to meet, share and get support. Co-founder 2014 and will return to our 2016 event. welcoming those in the Nikkei LGBTQ Aiden and I were thrilled to be part of an of this group JJ Ueunten attended Okaeri • The Korean American community is now community to a place of acceptance, healing opening plenary. Komo Gauvreau, a lead 2014 with their mom and both will be at- planning a national Korean American LG- and love. I will be there . . . I hope you will organizer for the event, not only attended tending Okaeri 2016 as well. BTQ gathering in 2017 or 2018. Starting be there too . . . . Okaeri 2014 but was also one of the vol- • Seattle JACL organized FAMILY: An API this month, they have created smaller lo- Marsha Aizumi is an advocate in the unteers who spent the whole day with us. LGBTQ Gathering in 2015. Attracting cal events to build capacity and movement LGBTQ Community, on the PFLAG • Chicago has started a monthly gathering over 100 individuals as far away as Ohio, toward the national event. National Board and the author of the book of support and community. They have they are now in the planning stages of do- The partnerships that we have created “Two Spirits, One Heart: A Mother, Her screened a movie, had a barbeque and cre- ing FAMILY 2.0 in 2017. Leading this with the JACL in many cities has been in- Transgender Son and Their Journey to ated a safe space for API LGBTQ families work is Sarah Baker, who attended Okaeri strumental in growing this movement as you Love and Acceptance.”

or nuanced or logically-sound your personal moral or ethical or religious code is, that A YONSEI TRANSPLANTED code only gets to decide what you, and you alone, think and do. You don’t get to make other people’s decisions for them. No mat- THE HUMANITIES ARE WORTH ter how clever or informed or well read you are, you only get one vote in how the world behaves. That’s been a diffi cult lesson for me STUDYING IN COLLEGE to learn, but one that I’m working on. And I think that if I didn’t study the humanities, By Matthew Ormseth my college education, I’ve had to refl ect on thought spanning from the medieval ages I never could’ve accepted that. t times, it seems like a college de- what I’ve learned in my time here, and why to today. It made me realize that no two I’ve heard too many of my STEM class- gree costs more and is worth less I learned it. persons’ intentions or motivations are ever mates ridicule “dumb” people — the govern- than ever before. A degree from a I don’t have the technical skills that my identical; each of us operates in accordan- ment with its onerous regulations, taxpayers Aprivate school will you set you back a quar- computer science or mechanical enginee- ce with a unique set of values or morals that unwilling to fund new projects like Hyper- ter of a million dollars; one from a public ring classmates have. I don’t have a clear-cut we consult in times of confusion. For some loop, Luddite-like taxi drivers and truckers school runs less than that, but still in the career path waiting for me, unlike my peers people, it might be a moral code rooted in protesting autonomous vehicles — for hol- range of $100,000. And with more and more in Cornell’s hotel school, who — by virtue their religion; for others, it might be one ding back what they see as a wave of techno- people graduating from college, a diploma is of going to such a vocational-specifi c school rooted in personal experience. It was a bit logy that will obliterate the world’s existing no longer any guarantee of a job. — know exactly the industry they plan on staggering, realizing that for every person on problems. It’s arrogance, and it’s a failure to It’s little wonder so many of us in school entering and have ins with industry honchos. the globe there was an individual, tailored look at things from any perspective apart are questioning why we’re here. If college A humanities degree doesn’t offer you set of principles, beliefs, tenets — billions from their own. doesn’t offer a surefi re path to meaningful technical skills; it doesn’t guarantee a job in and billions of them. They want to design self-driving trucks, employment — or any employment, for that a specifi c industry, or any industry for that I think the danger in studying the humani- but they don’t want to, or are simply inca- matter — why go? matter. So, what’s it worth? Why study lan- ties for too long — or anything for too long pable of looking at things from the truckers’ When I fi rst came to Cornell, I was showe- guage, literature, history and philosophy? — is that you’ll begin to believe that your perspective, who will lose one of the last red with the usual humanities clichés (“We I don’t have the answer — at least, not voice matters more than someone else’s. sources of a middle-class wage for people don’t teach you what to think; we teach you yet. But I can offer one reason why the That because you’ve spent more time rea- without college degrees. They want Califor- how to think,” etc.). As an English major, humanities are worth studying in college: ding, thinking and discussing, you deserve nia to invest in the lightning-quick Hyper- I’ve had my share of professors who’ve de- They allow you to look at things three- more of a say in things than a less-learned, loop train, but they don’t want to consider fended the humanities from condescension dimensionally, from not one vantage point less well-read person. It’s something I see in the project from the perspective of towns both real and imagined, faculty who sen- but many, and they can help you comprehend my professors all the time, and something like Palmdale, which fi nds itself right in the sed that their relevancy and their legitimacy the complexity of our world in all its compe- I’m beginning to see in my classmates, too. middle of a proposed rail corridor but wit- were being eroded by the greater emphasis ting ideologies, principles and moral codes. Part of studying the humanities for me is hout a stop of its own. Palmdale residents being placed on STEM. I took a philosophy course as a freshman realizing how small of a role you play in the stand to gain nothing but a train whizzing by And now, on the fourth and last lap of that exposed me to a whole spectrum of scheme of things — no matter how advanced >> See COLLEGE on page 16 4 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 COMMUNITY/LETTER SAN JOSE JACL AWARDS LETTER TO THE EDITOR $20,300 IN SCHOLARSHIPS Dear Editor, After reading a number of Letters to the Editor in recent issues of the Pacifi c Citizen, I am a little dismayed. I am probably a very recent addition to your ranks but have had a great deal of interest in issues that face the American of Japanese Ancestry (AJA) community. Specifi cally, what caught my attention was Jonathan Kaji’s letter in Vol. 163, No. 3 and the letters in Vol. 163, No. 4. As a member, I am hoping that our national leadership considers my perspective as a virtual outsider looking in. First and foremost, I feel it would be a great benefi t for our leadership to consult with their members in terms of what they want out of the organization. This observation is primarily prompted by the issue over paper distribution of the Pacifi c Citizen. You must understand that a majority of the membership of JACL are older, and I would daresay legacy members of the Nisei generation. This year’s scholarship recipients were (from left) Megan Yabumoto, Kristen Masada, Most chapters that I have met are primarily funded by their dues and Leila Nakasone, Christopher Takeuchi, Kylie Kuwada, Alison Shikada and Jemma Jio. membership. It is almost understandable that the budget is starting to show shortfalls because the memberships backing our fi nances are even high school seniors received $20,300 in received the $500 Lanette Yoneko Hayakawa slowly dwindling as they pass. scholarships administered by the San Jose JACL Memorial Scholarship. To the fi rst point, it is also important to ask our members what during a luncheon held at the Issei Memorial Alison Shikada of Presentation High School would help encourage them to recommend our organization to their SBuilding on May 7. Following are the 2016 recipients: received the $3,000 Kenji Sakauye Memorial Scholar- children or grandchildren? Jemma Jio of Prospect High School received the ship. Her parents are Ed and Ruth Shikada. I think in many ways we need to challenge ourselves to be a $2,500 Phil Matsumura Community Scholarship and Christopher Takeuchi of Pioneer High School voice and not an echo. I feel that many of the issues that the JACL the $500 Ada Y. Uyeda Memorial Scholarship. Her received the $300 San Jose JACL Chapter Award. champions are not issues that are important to our members. parents are Gary Jio and JoAnn Okabe Kudo. His parents are Roy and Michelle Takeuchi. I know it is a divisive and current issue, but that comes down to the Kylie Kuwada of Christopher High School received And Megan Yabumoto from Sobrato High recent hub-bub about honoring Black Lives Matters. the $1,000 Masuo B. Nakamura Memorial Scholar- School received the $2,500 George Masunaga I know in Washington and among those seeking relevance in the ship. Her parents are Eric and Marah Kuwada. Endowment Scholarship. Her parents are Craig and civil rights community it is a hot topic, but realistically for your Kristen Masada from Leland High School received Dory Yabumoto. rank-and-fi le members, particularly the older generation, is that the the $10,000 Oyama Family Foundation Scholarship Members of this year’s selection committee were hill you choose to die upon? (distribution is $2,500 for 4 years). Her parents are Gary Jio, Dr. Mitsu Kumagai, JoAnn Okabe Kubo and Personally, as a child growing up in the ’90s and having a strong Marvin and Debra Masada. Joyce Oyama. Sharon Uyeda served as chair of the ethnic background with a memory of the last riot, regarding this ■ Leila Nakasone from Mt. Pleasant High School committee. issue, I am more likely to identify with the rights of Takao Hirata or Ed Song Lee. “Meet the Yamashitas: An Interactive Website” will If you don’t know who they are, then we just discovered one of make available to the public letters, telegrams, photo- the problems. They are you and me. They are the forgotten Asian JANM BEGINS graphs, diaries, scrapbooks and camp crafts from the Americans trying to live the American dream in their own way. museum’s Yamashita Collection. Gihachi Yamashita Hirata worked as a printer; Lee was a college student working as a was arrested by the FBI on Dec. 8, 1941 — the day security guard. Hirata was dragged from his car and beaten; Lee was WORK ON NPS- after Pearl Harbor was bombed by Japanese Naval shot dead defending a business during the 1992 L.A. riot. Forces. He was held in a series of jails and internment The real issue is whether what the JACL represents and defends camps, separated from his wife, Tsugio, and their two resonates with our members and the Asian Community at large to FUNDED GRANTS young daughters, Lillian and Angela, who, soon after encourage people to participate and join in. Gihachi’s arrest, were sent to the Japanese American Are we a voice for the AJA community? Or are we just part of LOS ANGELES — Utilizing a total of more than the chorus? $115,000 from two National Park Service Japanese concentration camp in Rohwer, Ark. It wasn’t until 1944 that the family was reunited at Rohwer. After the My hope is that JACL can adapt to the future. My own vision for American Confi nement Sites grants for 2016, the the AJA community is to nurture future leaders who will take the Japanese American National Museum has begun end of WWII, the family went fi rst to Salt Lake City then returned to Los Angeles to restart their lives. helm of politics and business and pave the way for future generations. conservation work on the Allen Hendershott Eaton If we truly are at an existential crisis, we need to come back full Collection of art and artifacts and will soon begin The JACS grant of more than $74,000 will support digitization of the Yamashita Collection, including circle. Organizations like ours should always be more about the digitization of the Gihachi and Tsugio Yamashita people than the money, and I believe that if we return to the grassroots Collection for an interactive website that chronicles seven 16mm home movies; help pay for translation of the Japanese language portions of the collection, in- from which it was born, we will adapt. one family’s journeys during World War II. If our existence is solely to parrot other people’s issues, then why JANM acquired the Eaton Collection in 2015, cluding Gihachi’s diaries and scrapbook; and partially fund the development of a microsite that will allow the should we be surprised that our community is not willing to stick its following the cancellation of a public auction that neck out. would have disrespected the memory and hard- public to explore and study the Yamashita Collection and the family’s war-time experiences. I feel that JACL mission’s should not only focus on the legacy ships of the Japanese Americans who created the of our past but also on cultivating a future for our children and artifacts while incarcerated during WWII. The Japanese NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis fi rst announced the 2016 grant recipients at a reception for the All their children. It is to champion the rights and issues of our Asian American community joined together to speak out American community and not to shy away from opinions that are against the auction; JANM’s acquisition assured the Camps Consortium hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., on May 12. unpopular. preservation of the collection in perpetuity. We are leaders after all. If the nail that sticks up gets pounded Conservation work has already been completed on The JANM grant proposals were selected through a competitive process. For 2016, grants totaling $2.8 down? Leaders take the initiative and stand back up. two oil paintings and one painted wood sign in the Ea- Thank you for taking the time to read my opinion. ton Collection. Work has begun on 25 paper artifacts million were awarded to 15 projects in fi ve states. — mostly watercolors — prioritized based on their Since its establishment in 2006, the JACS grant pro- gram has awarded more than $21 million. A total of current condition. The $41,485 from the JACS grant Sincerely, will help fund conservation of an additional 12 paper $38 million was authorized for the life of the program, whose mission is to teach future generations about artifacts when the fi rst 25 are completed. Money was Ryan Yasukawa, the injustices of the WWII confi nement of Japanese also put toward evaluation of more than 100 three- Salinas, Calif. dimensional objects to determine their conservation Americans and inspire commitment to equal justice ■ needs. under the law. SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 5

2016 JACL NATIONAL

ESSAY TOPIC: This year’s scholarship recipients were asked to respond to the following question: ‘Choose a social or political event, nationally or internationally, from the past 12 months and detail how the JACL should have responded and why.’

EDITOR’S NOTE: All student responses refl ect those that were submitted to the P.C. by the respective Scholarship Committees.

of young Americans by including Riki Eijima spent the summer of groups and the LGBT community to participate in several leadership FRESHMAN Americans of European descent. 2014 as an intern at the University against injustice. We must also ad- conferences including the UH- “In addition to involving Euro- of Denver doing archaeological dress our own grievances. Boycot- SAA/UIAAA Student Leader- pean Americans, the JACL should fi eldwork on the Amache Intern- ting awards show is not enough to ship Conference and the National have also looked for ways to in- ment Camp. She wrote about her effect change. Perhaps more ef- Student Leadership Conference volve Chinese Americans at such experience in an article published fective would be working with the held in Washington, D.C. In addi- a symposium because future U.S.- in the March 4, 2016, edition of the movie business to make diversity a tion, he was a three-year varsity Japan relations are going to depend Pacifi c Citizen. Eijima played on tangible goal. letter in baseball, serving two years largely on both countries’ relations her high school basketball team for “The industry should be provid- as captain, and a four-year varsity with China. By starting discus- four years and served as team cap- ing scholarships and mentorships letter in basketball, also serving sions among these groups of young tion from 2013-14, receiving the to encourage participation by eth- two years as captain. Americans, they can become more Coach’s Award that year. In 2013, nic minorities. Along with recruit- Personal Statement motivated to take charge of a rela- Eijima was selected as a Takahashi ment, signifi cant efforts at minor- “On Feb. 19, 1942, President tively signifi cant global issue. Spe- Youth Ambassador Fellow and ity and promotion in executive Roosevelt enacted Executive Order cifi cally, it would have been good traveled on a goodwill exchange to management must be goals. Movie 9066 — the internment of Japanese for JACL to address efforts to provide aid to earthquake/tsunami- companies make millions of dol- American citizens as a security lars off the viewing public. They provision — following the surprise TATSUYA DANIEL broaden and deepen trade and in- affected areas in Japan. vestment among Pacifi c countries, Personal Statement can realize a better bottom line Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. JACL Chapter: Chicago as well as to talk about the Trans- “This year’s Oscars received a by making more fi lms relevant to Over 70 years later, I had the op- Recipient of the Patricia & Gail Pacifi c Partnership, which brought good deal of scrutiny for the lack nonwhites, who comprise at least portunity to walk on the same des- Ishimoto Memorial Scholarship 11 Asia-Pacifi c countries together of African-American nominations 35 percent of this country’s popu- ert sands of Topaz that once served Massachusetts Institute of and accounts for about 40 percent for the second year running. Last lation. Taking advantage of their as the prison grounds for these Jap- Technology of global GDP. year, the Twitter tag #OscarsSoW- buying power makes good busi- anese Americans. Standing with Notables “Additionally, the JACL should hite exploded in social media, and ness sense.” the sun glaring down upon me, Tatsuya Daniel was a percus- strive to get Japanese Americans the conversation about the lack of I imagined the rows of barracks sionist in his high school band all to be more aware of social injus- diversity in Hollywood continues enclosed by barbed-wire fencing four years, becoming drumline tices and how society can combat to cause controversy. However, it that fi lled the miles of empty des- captain his senior year, in addition its many different forms. I think is not only the African-American ert, and fi nally I fully understood to being selected for the McHenry it was important for the JACL to community that has gone without the wrath of minority persecution County Honors Band. Daniel was send a delegation to Selma, Ala., notice from the Academy of Mo- Asian Americans suffered based also on his school’s track-and-fi eld for the 50th anniversary of ‘Bloody tion Picture Arts and Sciences — solely on their appearance and and cross-country teams. Among Sunday’ in order to realize the Asian American, Latino/Hispanic lineage. With little support or ad- his other activities, he also trained connection between the hardships and Native American artists and vocacy from outside groups, the in- in aikido for four years, and as a faced by other Americans and writers have also gone unrec- terned Japanese people — unable member of his school’s math team, the hardships faced by Japanese ognized. A signifi cant omission to advocate for themselves — were he was an individual medalist at Americans.” occurred when the critically ac- helpless in fi ghting the persecution. regionals in algebra and geometry. claimed ‘The Joy Luck Club’ was “Over half a century later, histo- As a member of First Robotics, he passed over in 1993. ry seems to be repeating itself with advanced to the world champion- “As in other professions, we need a sharp rise in hate crimes against ships in St. Louis, Mo., last year. players in signifi cant roles in the Muslims while prominent public Personal Statement arts including the cinema, both in fi gures call for anti-Muslim policy “August 2015 marked the 70th front of and behind the cameras. KYLE ENG proposals. While I realize we can- JACL Chapter: Mt. Olympus anniversary of the bombing of Having representation that refl ects not change history, we can learn Recipient of the Deni & June Hiroshima and Nagasaki, of the society is important in order to from the past and never repeat the Uejima Memorial Scholarship deliberate and successful actions have authenticity because walls same mistakes we, as a society, University of California, Berkeley by the United States to end World of exclusion and glass ceilings in once made. War II. The anniversary was a the professional world ultimately Notables “As the anti-Muslim hate groups great way to refl ect on the current affect how we see ourselves and Over the years, Kyle Eng has call for nationwide protests against U.S.-Japan relationship and how how others see us. Moreover, youth served as a volunteer for numer- Muslim mosques, the JACL should far it has come. I think the JACL feel empowered when they see role ous events sponsored by his local take a stand against hate and act as did a nice job with its participa- models like Jeremy Lin or Sandra JACL chapter. His engagement in the support system — absent from tion in a symposium in November Oh and think, ‘He/she looks like the Nikkei community include Tai- Japanese Americans during WWII 2015 at Northwestern University RIKI EIJIMA me,’ and ‘I can do that, too.’ ko drumming, bon dancing, karate, — for minority Muslim groups. because it got Japanese Americans JACL Chapter: San Francisco “Is it too much to ask that eth- volunteering at the Nikkei Senior Muslim Americans should not be thinking about their role in this Recipient of the Kyutaro & Yasuo nic groups have a seat at the table? Center and serving as president of stigmatized or grouped together relationship. However, the JACL Abiko Memorial Scholarship The JACL has done excellent work the Salt Lake City Buddhist Temple with extremist groups simply be- should have taken it a step further Occidental College in making known that they stand YBA. Identifi ed as an outstanding cause of religious affi liation; it is to involve a wider demographic Notables in solidarity with other minority student leader, Eng was selected unfair and immoral. 6 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

“With an opportunity to tion by his peers and educators. Goto’s outstanding community cal backing and the support of Jap- nami disaster relief work. In addi- take a stand and mitigate the racial Instead, he was accused of bring- involvement, she was awarded a anese Americans who understand tion, Jio has been a volunteer at her persecution similar to that which ing a bomb contraption to school $2,500 scholarship by the Institute the dark side of American politics.” local JACL chapter scholarship Japanese Americans have suffered by school staff. Once local law en- for Civic Leadership to attend a luncheon for 13 years. through, the JACL should chal- forcement was on the scene, he was two-week training program at the Personal Statement lenge these stereotypes and hate questioned by police for an hour, Global Leadership Academy in “One month after the November speeches in an attempt to prevent handcuffed and taken into custo- Canada. She is also the founder 2015 ISIS Paris bombings, there future generations from experienc- dy and denied the right to see his of a Garden Club, which promotes was a terrorist attack in San Ber- ing institutional racism. As a com- parents. Though no charges were healthy eating habits. The produce nardino, Calif. Fourteen people munity, we must show that bigotry upheld, Mohamed was suspended the club grows is donated to home- were killed and 22 injured in a and cultural ignorance will not be from his high school for causing a less shelters. In addition, Goto was mass shooting by Syed Farook tolerated, and powerful organi- ‘bomb hoax.’ a starter on her high school varsity and Tashfeen Malik, an extrem- zations like the JACL will be the “The support nationwide for Mo- tennis team for all four years. ist couple of the Jihadi move- ones leading the charge to create hamed was overwhelming. A pic- Personal Statement ment. The couple died in a police substantive change in American ture of Mohamed wearing a NASA “The Syrian refugee crisis has shootout, but the FBI was able to culture.” shirt and handcuffs went viral, the potential to be all too similar confi scate Syed’s cellphone. Since making the photograph and the to one of America’s darkest times: it was an iPhone, the FBI ordered hashtag #IStandWithAhmed trend Japanese internment. Even though that Apple create a ‘backdoor’ into on multiple social media sites, the Syrian Civil War, and con- JEMMA JIO the IOS operating system to access with close to one million men- sequent refugee crisis, has been JACL Chapter: San Jose the extremist’s contacts, searches, tions in 24 hours on Twitter alone. going on since 2011, recently the Recipient of the Paul & Katherine history, etc., and try to decipher the Mohamed took the opportunity to refugees have been in the spot- Ohtaki Memorial Scholarship couple’s actions before the attack to vocalize his situation on his own light. Syrian refugees are fl eeing California State University, possibly prevent future attacks. account (which amassed 37,000 their homeland at an alarming San Diego “This case could set a prece- followers in one day), and caught rate. Over 40 percent of Syria’s Notables dence. FBI access to this phone the attention of notables such as population is displaced, with over Jemma Jio was a standout varsity now also means easy access to Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg 4 million refugees in Syria’s neigh- athlete in basketball, volleyball and any phone in the future, essentially and NASA and Google offi cials. A boring countries alone. Syria’s tennis. In 2015, she received the shattering the freedom and right to traumatizing, unfortunate and un- neighbors cannot handle the fl ow Coach’s Award in tennis, and dur- privacy that the government is sup- just situation quickly turned into a of refugees. Currently, the United ing her senior year was the captain posed to protect. The government positive one as people around the States has only taken in 2,000 or having access to the contacts on JULIE FUKUNAGA of the women’s basketball team. Jio world joined Ahmed in his fi ght fewer refugees. In September 2015, is a member of the Youth Leader- Syed’s phone could provide leads JACL Chapter: Lodi against racial profi ling. What such President Obama implemented a ship Council at the Wesley United to other terrorists but places sus- Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo an event shows is how powerful plan for the U.S. to take in a mini- Methodist Church, volunteering picion and scrutiny on many in- Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship an organization of people can be mum of 10,000 Syrian refugees in in numerous events and causes nocent people; which is similar to Stanford University when fi ghting for a common cause: the upcoming fi scal year. This plan including a mission trip to Japan the way Japanese Americans were Notables the safety and protection of its has caused a national outcry. in 2014 to do earthquake and tsu- treated so many decades ago. Among the many leadership roles citizens. “Obama’s opposition on the Julie Fukunaga has undertaken, she “The JACL is concerned with right is wary of incoming refu- is the founder of the fi rst NorCal upholding racial equality and gees, seeing them as a potential Science & Technology Festival, eliminating stereotypes for threat to national security. [It is] which was made possible through cultural minorities in the Unit- calling for measures to be taken $10,000 in raised funds. The mis- ed States. Showing support and against the Syrian refugees when sion of the event was to make sci- raising awareness about how racial they enter America. Ideas have ence, technology, engineering, arts profi ling won’t deter ambitious, in- been suggested like keeping refu- and math accessible to everyone, telligent teenagers would’ve made gees in camps to monitor them, or especially underrepresented mi- an impactful political statement. for them to wear special indica- norities and low-income students. By reaching out and telling this tors. The pushback against Syrian Fukunaga also plays multiple mu- young boy that he is not alone in refugees mirrors a similar problem sical instruments, including the the prejudices he has faced, the that occurred against Japanese saxophone, piano, organ and, most JACL can continue promoting Americans in the wake of WWII. impressively, the oboe, having racial equality and fairness for our Japanese Americans experienced been selected as principal oboist in nation and our nation’s youth.” racism and discrimination stem- the 2014 San Joaquin County Hon- ming from widespread fear in this or Band. Her numerous science country, leading to the internment and engineering awards include of over 127,000 innocent Japanese the Yale Science and Engineering Americans. Association Award, fi rst place at “Even though the American gov- the Sacramento Regional Science ernment has publicly apologized and Engineering Fair, fi rst place and compensated the Japanese in the San Joaquin County Science Americans who were forced into and Engineering Fair fi ve years internment camps, there’s no hard running and a gold medal at the In- evidence proving the internment ternational Genius Olympiad held of a group of people can’t happen at SUNY Oswego in New York. again. The U.S. 1944 Supreme Personal Statement Court case Korematsu v. United “A young boy arrives at States supporting Japanese intern- MacArthur High School early in ment wasn’t ever overturned. JACL congratulates the morning after hours of tinker- TAYLOR GOTO needs to get involved in the politics, JACL Chapter: Sacramento ing with his newest invention: a advocating for the rights of Syrian Recipient of the Shigeru ‘Shake’ pencil box clock. In a nation con- refugees. Former Tule Lake Intern- Ushio Memorial Scholarship stantly pushing for STEM-centric ment Camp survivor Ms. Fujikura, University of California, San Diego (science, technology, engineering now 88, says, “To judge someone and math) education, one would Notables by ethnicity or their religion was JEMMA JIO expect 14-year-old Ahmed Mo- This past year, Taylor Goto has wrong then, and it’s wrong today, recipient of the hamed to be acknowledged for his been an active member of the too.” The JACL can speak for the Paul & Katherine Ohtaki Memorial Scholarship hard work, creativity and dedica- Sacramento chapter board. For voiceless refugees who need ethi- SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 7

“Unfortunately, the line that designed so altruistically. Many Notables prejudice. The JACL knows better various newspapers to analyze the government is about to cross is observers noted that the Indiana Katelyn Nakamura has been ac- than to classify people solely by how they were responding. I was similar to the line it crossed after RFRA seemed to be designed to tively involved in her local JACL race or religion because Japanese extremely proud to fi nd that vari- the attack on Pearl Harbor during allow discrimination against lesbi- chapter since 2010. Among her Americans went through the ex- ous prominent fi gures in the Japa- World War II with Executive Order ans, gays, bisexuals, transgenders accomplishments, Nakamura has act same hardships. We should nese American community had 9066 authorizing the relocation of and other nontraditional orienta- assumed numerous leadership work to help the innocent Muslims posted personal statements against Japanese Americans. tions by using religious grounds as roles in her community, including and spread the message of anti- Bowers and explained what really “During this hysteria, again the justifi cation to deny service to serving as a Youth Deacon at the discrimination.” happened. However, all of their government seems to be throwing these groups. Calvary Presbyterian Church, and statements were published on col- the American people’s civil liber- “This, of course, prompted a re- during the 2015-16 school year, loquial social media sites such as ties out the window. Abiding to sponse to repeal or amend the bill was elected as the sole student Twitter or Facebook. I think the ar- the FBI demand by Apple would to prevent such a possibility. Public trustee on the Lincoln Unifi ed ticles would have been much more create a repeat of infringement on criticism is a necessary fi rst step. School District Board, represent- impactful if they had also quoted civil liberties, rights that organiza- Perhaps I was just overwhelmed by ing 9,000 students. Nakamura was an established organization, like tions like the JACL work very hard all the other voices of denunciation also a four-year member of her the JACL. Responding to Bowers’ to protect. I believe that the JACL of the bill; boycotts by companies school’s varsity tennis team, serv- statement would have further so- can help prevent the ‘internment of such as Subaru and Angie’s List; ing as captain for a year. lidifi ed the powerful news articles technology’ through educational the theoretical loss of GenCon (a Personal Statement that championed our rights and opportunities, press conferences favorite convention I had visited “My parents joined JACL af- asserted the truth behind our his- and panel discussions. What poli- just last year); and all the news ter hearing about this organiza- tory while also giving the JACL a cies will the government institute stories in the media, but I felt that tion at church from their friends. global audience. to guarantee that all phones are I did not clearly hear JACL’s voice Through JACL, I have learned “Although moments like these safeguarded? How will we know on the issue. JACL should have that it is important to stand up for are frustrating and stir up harsh that our right to privacy will be issued a statement explaining how yourself but, more importantly, to feelings, when looked at from an maintained? What actions can be they support religious freedom, but stand up for others. Today, JACL RACHEL ODA opportunistic perspective, they taken now so that in four years, not to the point where religion can strives to make a difference not JACL Chapter: South Bay allow us to educate others and right Americans will not have to feel be used for discrimination. only for Japanese Americans but Recipient of the Sam & Florice the wrongs. This is our duty as alienated in their own country?” “JACL has already shown sup- also for other groups who are be- Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship Japanese American activists — a port for protecting different sexual ing discriminated against or who Pomona College duty I am proud to uphold.” orientations. Emergency Resolu- aren’t experiencing full civil rights. Notables tion 2, passed this summer, for- JACL has inspired me to start a Rachel Oda has been a tireless malized JACL’s support for trans- women’s empowerment club at volunteer for a variety of groups gender persons. Thomas Jefferson my high school called W.A.V.E.S. that help disadvantaged, spe- once said, ‘The price of freedom (Worth, Achievement, Volunteer- cial-needs and homeless youths. is eternal vigilance’; watching for ing, Empowerment and Success). Among her awards is the Freder- laws that allow discrimination is One project I spearheaded was the ick B. Douglas and Susan B. An- part of our vigilance. The anti-dis- district-wide free viewing of the thony Award for outstanding com- crimination amendment that was documentary fi lm ‘The Empower- mitment to social justice. Oda is added to RFRA to protect LGBT ment Project.’ This fi lm showcased also a soloist on her varsity dance individuals shows how public pres- ordinary women doing extraor- team and was a fi nalist in the L.A. sure and vigilance can be effective. dinary things, and the message is County Mock Trial Championship. “I wasn’t old enough to vote meant to challenge young women SIMON LANGOWSKI Personal Statement yet (my fi rst election will be this to pursue their dreams and pose “Roanoke Mayor David Bow- JACL Chapter: Hoosier year!), but contrary to the idealism, the question: ‘What would you do ers’ horribly wrong statement Recipient of the Mr. & Mrs. BROOKE SHIMASAKI one vote wouldn’t have mattered. if you weren’t afraid to fail?’ about Japanese internment camps Takashi Moriuchi Memorial JACL Chapter: Stockton Nor one email or letter. Rather, it “I hope JACL can do something caused extreme uproar across the Scholarship Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo is only when we come together as about the current problems regard- media and the Japanese American Purdue University Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship a group in protest (or endorsement) ing terrorism. With the recent up- community. His blatantly igno- University of California, Notables that we can truly make a differ- roar of terrorist attacks and threats, rant comment attempted to justify Los Angeles Simon Langowski has won ence. The mass protest of many terrorist groups such as ISIS and FDR’s imprisonment of Japanese numerous awards in math and people, corporations, individuals Al-Qaeda are causing worldwide ‘foreign nations’ for posing ‘a Notables science, including fi rst place in refusing to travel to certain cit- panic, and everyone is afraid. It threat of harm’ and characterizing Brooke Shimasaki has been both the Indiana State Competition ies was effective in making a dif- is ignorant of everyone to assume Japanese Americans as ‘our en- extremely active as a leader and in Algebra 2 in 2013 and the Rose ference. It is for this purpose that that all Middle Easterners are Is- emies.’ tireless volunteer in her school, Hulman Math Contest in 2015 JACL exists: to be the group that lamic, and it is even more foolish “Not only did this event expose community, church and local with a perfect score. He is also an makes the difference.” to associate all tan people with the ongoing bigotry toward Japa- JACL chapter. She has served on accomplished percussionist, Muslim extremist groups. Even nese Americans, but it also pro- the board of the Stockton JACL having been a two-time gold med- the politicians talk about closing vided an opportunity to spread chapter for the past three years. Not alist on the marimba at the Indiana off our country’s borders to all the truth behind internment on a only does she do volunteer work State School Music Association Middle Easterners, doing back- universal, media platform and pro- at the Stockton Buddhist church, Contest. Langowski also plays the ground checks and keeping FBI tect our legacy. In my opinion, the but she also was a volunteer for bells for the annual JACL Hoosier tabs on Muslims and, worst of all, JACL should have immediately two years during the Greek festi- chapter Christmas party. putting them into concentration responded to Bowers by releasing val at Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Personal Statement camps. Many Muslims like Malala a statement to rectify his wrongful Church. In addition, Shimasaki “I live in Indiana, a state that Yousafzai and her father are work- overgeneralization. The statement was also a four-year varsity athlete was known for cornfi elds, sports ing hard, speaking up against such could have highlighted which parts on her high school golf (captain and friendliness, but, as of this misconceptions. Some people do of his statement were wrong (such for two years) and track and fi eld past spring, is now known for the not know the difference between as his oblivious assumption that the teams. infamous Religious Freedom Res- races and religions and still try Japanese American detainees were Personal Statement toration Act (RFRA). Despite its to make assumptions! My Indian not American citizens). Moreover, “During wartime, racial preju- appealing name, which it shares KATELYN NAKAMURA friends at school (who practice the statement could have explained dice toward ‘treasonous’ minorities with several Religious Freedom JACL Chapter: French Camp Hinduism) get asked if they’re the truth about our history and set is not uncommon; history proves to Restoration Acts throughout the Recipient of the CWO 4 Mitsugi Muslim or if they belong to ISIS the right foot forward for the Japa- have repeated itself time and time United States (most notably the Murakami Kasai (Ret) Memorial . . . this is abominable! nese American community. again, from Japanese internment Federal one in 1993 that JACL Scholarship “History is soon to repeat it- “When the event surfaced across during World War II to Red Scare supports for protecting Native University of California, self, and I can see JACL being the media, I immediately leaped racism during the Cold War. And American rights), this bill was not Los Angeles an advocate against bigotry and at the articles and read through today, even after the United 8 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

States has taken bold steps to- Notables neighborhoods. And never again passed before me, the intercon- people’s fears, and you cannot heal ward equality and tolerance, many Caitlin Takeda has studied Buyo will we allow our leaders to shirk nectedness of all life and the deep without understanding. The more Americans revert back to prejudice (Japanese traditional dance) since their duty to protect all of our citi- sense of gratitude to all things that the community opens up and does ways, targeting Muslims living in 2002 and performed in numerous zens. Our collective voice carries make my life possible. It has also good for all, the fear and hate will the United States. Outbreaks of events such as Nisei Week, obon the weight of our shared commu- nurtured a mildness of nature that be overcome.” violence in the Middle East on ac- dances and Cherry Blossom fes- nity history. As we have done so sees constant protests as counter- count of ISIS, along with Islamic tivals. She also has a black belt in since 1929, I am certain we will productive to positive outcomes. terrorist attacks—both domestical- judo, medaling in multiple tourna- speak out at every opportunity in “Only we ourselves can produce ly and internationally—foster fear ments. Among her other accom- support of any person or group of our own happiness and sense of UNDERGRADUATE among many Americans, prompt- plishments, Takeda has served as people who are being oppressed.” contentment. It cannot come from ing citizens to support the closure a volunteer at the Free Clinic of the outside. When I see the hard of U.S. borders to Islamic refugees. Simi Valley since 2010, where she work of the Issei, Nisei and San- “By drawing parallels between now supervises and trains other sei generations that resulted in my the attitudes toward Japanese volunteers, and she has won nu- life, I feel a profound sense of pride Americans during World War II merous science awards, including that most of the Japanese Ameri- and the attitudes toward Muslims fi rst place at the UCLA Brain Re- cans made it without demanding, today, it can be implied that war search Institute Awards in the area demonstrating or [showing] wide- hysteria and hatred may cloud the of Neuroscience, second place at spread civil disobedience, even judgement of Americans. Follow- the California State Science Fair in without widespread political pow- ing the Japanese attack on Pearl Cognitive Science and fi rst place in er. My baachan said that after the Harbor, citizens feared that Japa- the Ventura County Science Fair in war, ‘At fi rst they weren’t hiring nese Americans would betray their Human Behavioral Science. Japanese. And then, I guess once home country of the United States. Personal Statement people started to hire Japanese, Amongst this time of panic and “On Dec. 2, 2015, a mass shooting then the Japanese people got the distress, the government mandated in San Bernardino, Calif., erupted reputation of being conscientious, Executive Order 9066, forcing its a few miles from where my father hardworking, very effi cient, and own Japanese American citizens grew up. A radicalized Muslim so after a few years, they wanted BREANA INOSHITA out of their homes and businesses couple committed a heinous act JOY YUZURIHA to hire Japanese because we had a JACL Chapter: Portland JACL Chapter: Florin and into relocation camps, treating of terrorism, killing 14 and seri- good track record and so, I mean, Recipient of the Hanayagi Rokumie Recipient of the Alice Yuriko Endo these Americans like they were ously injuring 22 people. This was things kept getting better as time Memorial Cultural Scholarship Memorial Scholarship prisoners of war simply due to a horrible event and understand- went on.’ Stanford University University of California, Davis their ethnicity. United States citi- ably shocked many Americans. In “I feel that the support for the zens must learn from past mistakes the aftermath, there was a surge Notables Muslim American community can Notables and make different, more positive in attacks and hate crimes perpe- Joy Yuzuriha is a multitalented take a different turn. Instead of de- Breana Inoshita is majoring in choices when faced with having to trated against innocent Americans musician who is accomplished on manding equality, Americans need Asian American Studies with a make decisions concerning Islamic who happened to have a physical a variety of instruments, includ- to get to know the community and minor in community and regional refugees. resemblance to the stereotypical ing the clarinet, saxophone, fl ute respect them as individuals. The development. JACL has been a part “Despite the opinion of many, image of a terrorist. Once again, a and piano. Her musical experi- JACL should [encourage] the com- of Inoshita’s life “for as long as I the JACL should support Islamic minority group was being targeted, ences range from classical to jazz munity, Muslims and other ethnic can remember.” After volunteer- immigrants seeking refuge in the profi led, marginalized, monitored to Broadway musicals. She has groups to get out and meet people ing at JACL events in high school, United States and should also ac- and stripped of its constitutional won numerous awards for playing outside their community, so others Inoshita decided that she wanted tively work to end racist sentiment. rights. Once again, there are politi- the clarinet and was selected to be can get to know them and create to be even more involved, so she Many members of the JACL, es- cians and leaders who are making in the fi rst clarinet section in the true understanding and friend- joined the Florin JACL as the pecially in my California chapter, speeches full of hate and racism. It 2015 All-Northwest Honor Band. ships. You cannot win over people Grassroots Community Building, have experienced repercussions of feels like 1942 again, but this time, Yuzuriha has also studied classi- through criticism and vilifying Participation and Leadership Executive Order 9066 from either it is Muslim Americans and not cal Japanese dance (Buyo) since fi rsthand experience or through Japanese Americans who are un- the age of four. She was also co- stories told by parents and grand- der attack by their neighbors. captain of her high school varsity parents. Members have seen or “One week ago, the Japanese bowling team. even experienced the negative American community held a ‘Day Personal Statement outcome of decisions made out of of Remembrance,’ as they do ev- “My whole life, I have been fear. Therefore, the JACL should ery year, on the anniversary of the reminded of my being a Yon- have a strong sense of empathy to- signing of Executive Order 9066. sei, a fourth-generation Japanese ward Islamic refugees and Islamic But this year, there was an urgency American, and the sufferings and Americans who are similarly being and immediacy in the speeches. As successes that preceded my cur- persecuted due to their ethnicity.” I sat there in the Japanese Ameri- rent life in the United States. My can National Museum with four Japanese Buddhist background has generations of Japanese Americans taught me to remember those who and fellow concerned citizens in- cluding Muslim Americans, I was not alone in having the uncom- fortable feeling that history was repeating itself. But the message I heard from this gathering was uni- fi ed and clear — ‘never again!’ “Never again will we allow fel- low citizens to be unfairly tar- geted and discriminated against. Never again will we allow an in- nocent person to feel humiliated, dehumanized and betrayed as my grandmother told me she felt when CAITLIN TAKEDA she was sent to Heart Mountain. JACL Chapter: Ventura County Never again will we allow the vast Recipient of the Paul & Katherine majority of Americans to remain Ohtaki Memorial Scholarship silent and ignorant of the injustice Brown University and racism occurring in their own SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 9

Intern. In this role, she se- community. He received the Golden Shield tise the legitimacy of the justice that it was unconstitutional to ban cured funding for the Man- “It is defi antly an uncomfortable academic award multiple times, system in checking police offi cers. same-sex marriages. This was a zanar Ambassador Scholarship, a conversation to have and a diffi cult including being one of only two ju- “The argument is that if Peter Li- civil rights breakthrough and had sustainable scholarship and lead- issue to address, but I have faith nior students awarded a gold med- ang had been white, his case would been a long time coming for many ership development program that that the JACL will continue with al in science. Katakura received be either overlooked or dismissed. people. JACL should have respond- provides a scholarship for youth to their dedicated efforts as allies and scholarships from the Navy, Army Therefore, Chinese Americans are ed positively toward this decision attend the Manzanar Pilgrimage as advocates of human rights and and Air Force ROTC. In 2015, he also victims of discrimination, and wholeheartedly supported it. that is contingent upon a commit- social justice.” was nominated by Sen. Barbara along with other minorities. “The Japanese American Citi- ment to serve on the planning com- Boxer (D-Calif.) for congressio- “The JACL could respond by zens League is based on ensuring mittee the following year. Inoshita nal appointment to the U.S. Naval advocating for racial justice for civil rights for Japanese Ameri- also continues to serve her chapter Academy and has earned honors Peter Liang and also for equal- cans, however it softly expands to in leadership positions as a board on the Superintendents List at the ity in the unemployment of law the civil rights of all people. Many member and on several chapter academy. He is currently enrolled enforcement offi cers. Asian Amer- Japanese Americans were posi- committees. Inoshita has also been in an Advanced Placement Japa- icans should not be victims of tively affected by this decision by selected to participate in the Kake- nese Level 4 conversational course discrimination for aspiring to be the Supreme Court, so the JACL hashi program and looks forward taught by a Japanese Naval Com- public servants. Instead, employers should support these citizens and to taking the trip with the delega- mander from the Japanese National should foster a healthy diversity the decision as well.” tion in March. Defense Academy. Katakura plans comprised of talented individuals Personal Statement on minoring in Japanese language, within government and law en- “The JACL’s efforts to form al- participating in a semester abroad forcement positions.” liances with the black community at either the Japanese National De- in this era of the #BlackLivesMat- fense Academy or Keio University ter movement is a new frontier, and DAVIS KATAKURA and possibly attending a summer we will not get everything right the JACL Chapter: SELANOCO language program in Japan. In his fi rst time. However, it is important Recipient of the Saburo Kido future career with the U.S. Navy, that we continue to listen to and be Memorial Scholarship Katakura hopes to serve in Japan. responsive to the needs of the black U.S. Naval Academy Personal Statement community. Notables “The conviction of NYPD po- “Our efforts as allies to the Davis Katakura is majoring in lice offi cer Peter Liang, an Asian community need to refl ect what quantitative economics and has American, has left the nation di- the community is fi ghting for. A an impressive 4.0 GPA. He was vided over his recent conviction signifi cant fi rst step would be to ranked fi rst in his graduating class based on an accidental fatal shoot- simply submit a letter of solidarity at Marina High School and was a ing. Currently convicted of sec- with the #BlackLivesMatter move- member of the California Scholar- ond-degree manslaughter, facing ment. Additionally, the JACL must ship Federation and president of 15 years in prison and dismissed GARRETT T. SANO be direct and aggressive in our the National Honors Society, in from the police department, some JACL Chapter: Fresno recognition of the issues because addition to being selected as an members of the community are BRYCE A. MAWHINNEY Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo JACL Chapter: Mile High being broad and vague minimal- Advanced Placement Scholar with concerned that Peter Liang is used Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship Recipient of the Shigeru Nakahira izes the struggles facing the black Distinction by the College Board. as a ‘scapegoat’ in order to adver- California State University, Fresno Memorial Scholarship Notables University of Colorado at Boulder Garrett Sano will continue his Notables studies majoring in prenursing. He Bryce Mawhinney is studying volunteers for many JACL com- Bryce Arai, marketing, accounting and eco- munity events and for the Fresno nomics in college. He describes his Buddhist Church. Sano was rec- involvement in Mile High JACL ognized as an athlete scholar as a most rewarding experience at Buchanan High School and Congratulations to you! because he learned something dif- coached in the Junior Asian Bas- ferent with each event. He gained ketball Assn. Among his many hands-on exposure to traditional accomplishments, Sano was an We are so proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. Japanese cuisine at the Fall Festi- honors student at Fresno City Col- val, learned the value of teamwork lege, where he received the Fresno with the Young Buddhist Assn. at City Community College Don and Mochitsuki and discovered that Carol Munshower Pay It Forward With Love, specialized jobs result in maxi- Scholarship. mum potential product output at Personal Statement Kohaku Uta Gassen. Through his “During World War II, anti-Japa- Mom, Dad, Connor, Paige and Setsuko volunteering activities, Mawhin- nese sentiments were very high in ney was selected as the recipient the United States. This is very sim- of the Mile High JACL M. Tagawa ilar to Muslim Americans today, Memorial Scholarship. He was where many people are suspicious also named to the Dean’s List at of their Muslim neighbors. I be- Florin JACL proudly salutes both the University of Colorado lieve that JACL should try and de- and Eckerd College and received fend innocent Muslim Americans numerous academic awards as an from as much political and social BREANA INOSHITA, Advanced Placement Scholar. backlash as possible. We should Personal Statement especially be wary of proposals “Only so often does an event and laws that would infringe on the happen that stops the world in its rights of Muslim Americans. recipient of the tracks. Many times, it’s often for “It is a shame that the religion of the wrong reasons. However, this Islam is associated with terrorists summer there was a monumental and extremists that cause so much Alice Yuriko Endo Memorial positive event that has changed his- pain and destruction. However, if tory forever. It was a decision that Japanese Americans, who faced a concluded a passionate debate. similar past, do not stand up with Scholarship. “On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Muslim Americans, then who Court of the United States ruled will?” 10 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE University of Las Vegas School of white female or Miss Dragon Lady. much as they can. Since a diverse Dental Medicine “The Asian American communi- community is important to stu- ty is so incredibly diverse and com- dents and parents, it must be taken Notables prised of so much more than just into account during the admissions Kristi Agari has taken on lead- a few stereotypes. Thus, appropri- process. Almost by defi nition, in ership roles in JACL since high ate actions that JACL could have every admissions process the se- school. For the Stockton JACL, taken are as follows: Work with the lection committee is looking for she led a project to help award Academy of Motion Picture Arts a certain type of student that will high school diplomas to detainees and Sciences to nominate Asian be a positive asset to its institution. whose education was interrupted American actors, actresses and art- That means trying to fi nd great stu- by incarceration. During her fresh- ists to its governing board; partner dents to create the diverse, inclu- man year at the University of the with Asian American interest arts sive community that I mentioned Pacifi c, she contributed to the organizations and coalitions to pro- above, and it has to be a component building and introduction of the vide fellowships and professional of admissions. Elizabeth Humbargar Tolerance MATTHEW IRITANI YUMIKA TAKESHITA opportunities to artists of Asian “What differs from school to Garden at the San Joaquin Delta American descent; advocate for a school is how to go about creat- College, created by the Stockton JACL Chapter: Mile High JACL Chapter: New York more intersectional representation ing this community. I believe that JACL. For her community service Recipient of the Kenji Kajiwara Recipient of the Dr. Thomas T. of Asian Americans in mainstream affi rmative action can become a with the JACL, Agari received the Memorial Scholarship Yatabe Memorial Scholarship media, such as movies, TV shows great tool to help admissions com- California Scholarship Federa- University of Colorado School of University of Chicago and theater.” mittees make equal opportunity tion Seymour Award, Elks Lodge Dental Medicine Notables for all minority groups. If used in Most Valuable Student Award, Notables Yumika Takeshita is majoring the correct manner, affi rmative ac- JACL Baba Family Award and Matthew Iritani is known among in history with a minor in French. tion will also avoid negative action JACL Matsumoto Family Award. friends and faculty for his bright Much of her academic studies has against anyone because there will Her academic achievements are smile and positive attitude. For a been dedicated to the history of be merit to all students who are ad- just as impressive. Agari has main- community service project in col- Japanese Americans who relocated mitted. tained a near-perfect GPA and was lege, his friends wanted to count to Chicago after incarceration. “Affi rmative action can also ranked second in the second-year his individual smile as “two happy Most recently, she wrote a research help avoid discrimination that can dental school class. Her hard work people.” He is smiling so much paper on recreational activities be unknowingly built into many and dedication on a biomedical re- that a few professors have started engaged in by Japanese American admissions processes. By under- search project has resulted in sig- calling him “Smiley.” Iritani has resettlers and the ways in which standing college admissions and nifi cant scientifi c fi ndings, which a lot to smile about thanks to his such endeavors in leisure, sport and considering many student views, she presented at the international outstanding academic and commu- art helped form the civic identity of I think that affi rmative action is meeting of the American Associa- nity service achievements. He was Issei and Nisei. Takeshita is excited an amazing step toward a diverse tion for Dental Research, the most awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsi- to participate this year in the community with inclusion. I be- prestigious conference for dental lon Dental Honor Society Second Kansha Project, which will allow KAYLENE YAMADA lieve forming this type of com- and oral health research. Year Honoree for the highest-rank- her to talk fi rsthand to internees munity is a huge part of what the Personal Statement JACL Chapter: Wasatch ing dental student in the second- and connect with other youth who JACL stands for and strives to cre- “In my opinion, JACL’s response Front North year dental class. As a Boettcher identify as Japanese American. ate for the future.” to the bigoted vitriol in this elec- Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo Foundation Scholar, he was one of As an urban history major who tion cycle has been a standard Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship only 40 seniors to win Colorado’s has lived in New York, Tokyo, series of sugarcoated statements, University of Utah oldest and most prestigious merit- Chicago, Boston and Paris, she has press releases, public announce- based scholarship based upon su- Notables GRADUATE always been incredibly interested ments and photo opportunities. I perior academic ability, leadership in cities and the problems that they KayLene Yamada has been a do not feel or see the outrage that and involvement, service to com- face. Most recently, she completed student in the University of Utah is necessary to combat these types munity and school and outstanding a fi eld research project on a Honors College since 2012 and is of hateful attitudes. Other than Gil character. He was also awarded the refugee organization in Paris and currently working on her honors Asakawa’s beautifully written ar- Mile High JACL Youth Paceset- learned directly about the issues thesis to earn an honors biology ticle in the Pacifi c Citizen, I see no ter Award, which recognized his facing West African and Syrian Bachelor of Science degree. She acrimony. JACL’s response feels contributions to the Asian Ameri- refugees in Paris, such as lack has been a member of the Young too politically correct. Sometimes can community for “quietly do- of housing and social networks. Buddhists Assn. since 2006 and in life, one must draw a line in the ing one’s job with high standards Takeshita hopes to build upon her has been very active in her local sand, pick a side and forget about of morality, integrity, excellence experiences to pursue a career in JACL chapter, including serving political correctness. The last time, and continuing the traits of Asian urban affairs and make cities better as a youth delegate to the National the fi nger was pointed at Japanese American heritage.” Iritani pos- places for marginalized people to JACL Conventions in Chicago and Americans. Just because that fi nger sesses a passionate desire to con- live in. She is described by one of Washington, D.C. is not pointed at us this time does tribute and is thankful for how his Personal Statement her mentors as a “stellar scholar, a not make it any less offensive, ille- upbringing has made him the man thoughtful citizen and a fi ghter for “I believe that a diverse commu- gal or wrong. The fact that the fi n- KRISTI M. AGARI he is today. He feels a combined equal rights and opportunities.” nity is about different personali- ger is pointed at the Muslim/Arab gratitude and responsibility for all Personal Statement JACL Chapter: Stockton ties, thoughts and beliefs coming community does not mean that this that he has been given and looks Recipient of the Dr. George Goro “This event (Chris Rock’s joke at together in a safe environment, like is not JACL’s fi ght. JACL should be forward to following in his father’s & Nettie Muramoto Memorial the 2016 Academy Awards) gives a university, where students can outraged. We know exactly where footsteps as an orthodontist. JACL a chance to break the repu- express themselves and learn as Scholarship this may lead. We have no excuse.” tation of Asian American political silence and push for more inclusion of Asian/Asian American repre- sentation in the Oscars and the arts as a whole. “It is not enough to just condemn and criticize; Asian Americans now must speak up on their own to enact any change. While Asian Americans are barely represented in the media, when they are, they usually take on racist stereotypes, such as the emasculated Asian male in unrequited love with a SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 11

its program coordinator since 2013. directives for our JACL chapters. has volunteered for San Diego Behind these efforts lies a deep Personal Statement In that position, she has developed In a similar spirit as the redress and JACL events such as the showing commitment to equity for students “Our successes are never solely outstanding programs and demon- reparation campaign in the 1980s, I of the “Never Forget” documen- and school communities in the based on our individual efforts. strated true compassion as a men- hope to see the National offi ce lead tary fi lm and the Otsukimi Moon “margins.” Kokka’s credibility and I have been more fortunate than tor to scores of blossoming campus chapter members to understand the Viewing. power come from her identity as most growing up with a strong sup- and community organizers. The importance of their involvement.” Personal Statement a teacher. Her dissertation investi- port system of family and friends, Nikkei LGBTQ Initiative has en- “When refl ecting on the identities gates social justice math in two and I realize that many do not have gaged more than 300 multigenera- in my life, I am most proud of be- classrooms, one in a Title I school these same opportunities. I am glad tional Japanese Americans to build ing a gay Japanese American male. and another in a private school, to affi rmative action tries to help cor- community and JACL chapter Being a member of the JACL has learn more about student experi- rect some of those imbalances. It is partnerships, develop curriculum not only helped me connect to my ences to inform the fi eld of educa- uncertain what the future political and implement ongoing culturally Japanese American heritage but tion how to best support students of environment of the United States relevant programs on gender, sexu- also be proud of my gay identity. I diverse backgrounds in their math will hold, but it is important for the ality and LGBTQ issues. Local feel blessed to be a member of the education. She plans on becoming JACL to continue to take a stand Leaders empowers young Asian oldest Asian Pacifi c American civ- a math professor to work toward against civil rights abuses. Japa- Pacifi c Islander adults with leader- il rights organization where I am social justice education to prepare nese Americans are frequently cast ship, grassroots community-build- solely judged on the content of my university students to become as the model minority, often erro- ing skills and mindful practices character and not my sexual orien- successful and supportive math neously separating us from other that encourage involvement in their tation. As I continue to develop my teachers. ethnic groups. Although we might local JACL chapters. Bridging leadership skills within the organi- Personal Statement not face the same discrimination Communities is a multiethnic pro- BRANDON ISHIKATA zation, I strive to uphold the JACL “The JACL has demonstrated its that existed during World War II, gram to create awareness and dia- JACL Chapter: San Diego vision of ‘[promoting] a world that commitment to education through many other minorities now do, and logue, as well as inspire solidarity Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo honors diversity by respecting val- its teacher workshops and devel- for the JACL to ignore their plight activism with Japanese American, Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship ues of fairness, equality and social opment of powerful curricular goes against our values. Principles Muslim American and Sikh Amer- Loyola University Chicago justice.’ I hope to wave the USA, resources. As a civil rights orga- matter a lot to me, and this I be- ican youth. Camp Musubi engages Notables Japan and LGBT fl ags with pride nization, the JACL has a voice lieve: Life is not a zero-sum propo- fi fth- to eighth-graders by spark- Brandon Ishikata is pursuing a as we continue to create a more that can be used to fi ght for the sition. It is not a competition with ing interest in Japanese American career in education, having earned peaceful and inclusive world.” educational rights of all students, the guy seated to my right. When culture, history and community. a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies especially those who are not re- presented the opportunity, we need Ishigo is also a County Fellow in and a teaching credential at Cali- ceiving the funds and resources to help, whether that be future gen- the Women’s Foundation of Cali- fornia State University, San Diego. they deserve to receive a quality, erations of Japanese Americans or fornia Women’s Policy Initiative, His résumé refl ects a strong com- rigorous education. I am applying other minorities standing where undergoing rigorous policy advo- mitment to the JACL, his school for this JACL scholarship because we once stood.” cacy training. For the past three and his community. Ishikata grad- I believe that my work around edu- years, she has also been connect- uated Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA cational equity tightly aligns to the ing parallels between Japanese from SDSU and was recognized JACL’s vision to ‘promote a world Americans leaving concentration by the mayor of San Diego as an that honors diversity by respecting camps and the challenging reen- Outstanding Asian Pacifi c Islander values of fairness, equality and so- try process of mass incarceration Student. He held numerous lead- cial justice.’” today. Ishigo hopes to support the ership positions throughout col- development of an Asian Pacifi c lege and was the recipient of many Islander community-based reentry prestigious scholarship awards for program that holistically honors his academic excellence, including KARI N. KOKKA every individual’s humanity, dig- the SDSU Dean’s List, National Go JACL Chapter: Berkeley nity and chance for transformation. for Broke Foundation 2015 Student Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo Personal Statement Essay Finalist, Minoru Yasui Me- Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship “Our Japanese American com- morial Scholarship, NASPA Un- Harvard Graduate School of munity is at a critical turning point dergraduate Rising Star Award and TRACI K. ISHIGO Education where the direct survivors and Associated Students President’s JACL Chapter: San Fernando children of Executive Order 9066 Cabinet Award, among many other Notables Valley are passing away and the current honors. This year, Ishikata was Kari Kokka is a fi fth-year doc- Recipient of the Rev. H. John & generation of young people may selected as a Manzanar Ambassa- toral candidate who in addition to Asako Yamashita Memorial be the last to know their stories dor to the Florin JACL Manzanar her studies and a nearly full-time Scholarship fi rst-hand. Now, more than ever, Pilgrimage and served on the plan- job still fi nds time to contribute to University of Southern California KENJI KURAMITSU the JACL should take advantage ning committee to develop youth her community and the JACL. She JACL Chapter: Chicago Notables of its national platform to produce activities for the trip. He was also has been involved with the Berke- Recipient of the Magoichi & Shi- Traci Ishigo has worked for the an educational and advocacy cam- selected as a representative to the ley JACL since 1995 when her zuko Kato Memorial Scholarship Pacifi c Southwest District JACL as paign with community organizing Kakehashi program in 2014 and grandmother sponsored her fi rst membership because she wanted McCormick Theological Seminary her to be educated about her own Notables heritage and history, and also be- Kenji Kuramitsu is a second-year Brandon Ishikata cause she knew her granddaughter graduate student working toward has been a tireless advocate for the inclusion of would receive the Pacifi c Citizen earning a Master of Divinity. He on a regular basis. Kokka remained is an intelligent, creative and gift- LGBT individuals into all aspects of American life active in the JACL during her 11 ed student, already demonstrat- and has rightly earned the recognition and awards years as a high school teacher in ing signifi cant leadership abili- that he has received, including the Henry & Chiyo New York City, where she served ties through school activities that Kuwahara Scholarship. as the Civil Rights and Scholarship include Seminarians for Justice, Chair for the New York City JACL. Asian American Cultural Center, His extended family, including his numerous Kokka became a teacher in urban director of enriching programs cousins, have been wholeheartedly supportive of his schools as a social justice endeavor for the Illini Union Board and co- endeavors. because of the inequities she wit- founder of the Multiracial Student nessed as a student and her family’s We are proud of Brandon’s accomplishments! Union. His JACL service began af- incarceration history. In 2007, she ter his participation in the Chicago Glen and Robin Ishikata, Parents co-founded the Creating Balance chapter’s Kansha Project. Follow- Grayce Kitagaki, Grandmother in an Unjust World Conference, a ing that transformative experi- math and social justice conference. ence, Kuramitsu joined the 12 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2015 SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE

JACL National Youth Student Isaac Uyehara is a lifetime JACL as ours should not shy away from Council and later was appointed member in the Philadelphia chap- LAW political activism but instead em- as the Midwest District Council ter, served on the chapter board brace it, especially in an election representative. In that role, he rep- and represented the Eastern Dis- year like right now to mobilize resented the District at the 50th trict Council on the National Youth our membership toward a better anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther Student Council. At the National America, where our children and King Jr.’s march from Birmingham level, he represented his district their children can see that history to Selma, Ala., participated in the on the National Education Com- is not going to repeat itself.” OCA-JACL Leadership Summit mittee, served on the Legacy Fund and served on the Program for Ac- Committee and served on the Con- tion Committee for the National stitution and Bylaws Committee, Convention. This year, he joined in addition to being a delegate to the National JACL Board as the several National Conventions. He NY/SC representative and attended also participated in the OCA-JACL the Kakehashi trip in the winter. As Leadership Summit and the fi rst a writer, liturgist and preacher, he Kakehashi program. In his ser- hopes to tell the stories of Japanese vice to JACL, Uyehara challenges Americans in unique and libera- all members to think more about GENTA IWASAKI tive ways. In particular, he hopes to our hopes for the organization and JACL Chapter: St. Louis help create an authentically Japa- how we can better advocate for our AMANDA WAKE Recipient of the Thomas T. Hayashi nese American liberation theology, communities. Even with his busy JACL Chapter: New York City Memorial Law Scholarship one which will assist in remember- schedule as a doctoral candidate, Recipient of the Minoru Yasui Washington University in ing past traumas, articulating pain Uyehara fi nds ways to continue Memorial Scholarship St. Louis and shame and experiencing com- participating with the JACL and is New York University munal healing from the forces that always happy to provide feedback Notables LINDSEY SUGIMOTO continue to dehumanize us. and mentor fellow members. He Notables Genta Iwasaki earned a Master JACL Chapter: West Los Angeles Personal Statement has been an educator since gradu- Amanda Wake is a strong leader of Science in gerontology from Recipient of the Grace Andow “In Selma this past March, I met ating from college, serving as a whose sharp analysis and deep the University of Missouri — St. Memorial Law Scholarship Japanese American activist Todd high school teacher, an academic relationships catalyze individual Louis, a Bachelor of Arts in ur- University of California Berkeley Endo, who walked alongside Mar- instructor for undergraduates at transformation and collective ac- ban studies from Hunter College School of Law tin King during the now-famous Princeton University and volunteer tion for justice. These abilities are and a Bachelor of Arts in law from Notables trek to Birmingham for voting teacher of undergraduate science refl ected in her passion for youth Waseda University in Tokyo, Ja- Lindsey Sugimoto is very ac- rights in 1965. I learned from courses inside New Jersey pris- leadership development, which pan. As an “advanced standing” tive in her community and school. him the intimate history of Japa- ons. He hopes to continue working has driven her professional career student at Washington University, Her activities include serving as nese American and black activism as an educator after obtaining his and community service. Wake led Iwasaki will complete his Juris a community ambassador for the and solidarity, and his infl uence, Ph.D. a national youth initiative, work- Doctorate degree in two years rath- West Los Angeles JACL and Ven- as well as the theological teach- Personal Statement ing with youth leaders and allied er than the standard three. He is ice Japanese Community Center ings of black liberation theology, “By standing in solidarity with organizations across the country studying to be a lawyer with a con- and as an intern with the Pacifi c have oriented me and my activism other communities of color, Asian to amplify the expertise and lead- centration in Japanese American Southwest JACL. As an ambassa- not only inwards within my own Americans can add to a grow- ership of young people of color. corporate transactions at a large dor, she interacted with the elderly, spheres but also outwards toward ing movement that is working to In this work, she translated the law fi rm, where he can help to con- World War II veterans, business the African-American community. bring people together rather than skills she developed working with nect Japanese businesses with their owners, community leaders and As Japanese American community divide them. However, this is best Asian youth in Oakland, Calif., to American counterparts using his foreign dignitaries, taking the time organizer Scot Nakagawa has writ- accomplished on the ground, and providing facilitation leadership bilingual skills. At Waseda Uni- to personally engage them with ten, ‘Anti-blackness is the fulcrum no amount of press releases and across race, geography and com- versity in Japan, Iwasaki was the a smile and a sincere interest in of white supremacy’ — our strug- congressional efforts can take the munity. Whether engaging young co-chair of the “Feel Japan” inter- their conversations. This past year, gles with racism as Nikkei are inti- place of engaging individual mem- queer and trans black organizers national student group, which con- Sugimoto represented the Japanese mately connected with the ongoing bers and the public. By implement- from Georgia or Latina commu- nected native Japanese with for- American community in Southern oppression of black people in our ing more goal-oriented and active nity leaders who are young parents eign-exchange students to explore California through her inclusion in country, and we must show up for campaigns that include personal in rural California, Wake created Japanese culture together. He has the 2014 Nisei Week Court. She has one another.” interaction with other members the opportunity for young leaders also served on the St. Louis JACL held several leadership positions in and allied communities, we also and organizations to align their board since 2014, participated as a college organizations and was on create a reason for new members strengths to advance the changes representative to the OCA-JACL the Alumni Affairs Committee in to join. We must ask ourselves if they identifi ed. Her justice work Leadership Summit, served on the the Undergraduate Student Gov- our current organizational struc- is not limited to her professional Resolutions Committee for this ernment, a member of the Epsilon ture is capable of capturing youth career. Wake has volunteered for year’s JACL National Convention Zeta Chapter of Delta Gamma Fra- passionate about civil rights and a diverse range of community pro- and serves as the Voter Registra- ternity and Sorority, external vp if not, if it is possible for a mem- grams and organizations, including tion Chair for his chapter’s Coulter and member of the Nikkei Student bership organization like JACL to Tsukimi Kai Cuba, OreMi Mentor- Foundation grant project. He also Union and vp and founder of the remain relevant. I am advocating ing, Asian Health Services Youth has an interest in politics and hopes Model United Nations. Sugimoto for the JACL to respond to future and Lao Family Outreach. to make his way into local or state has earned impressive academic social and political events with a Personal Statement politics after retirement from his honors, including distinction as pragmatic dedication to our mis- “I have learned that the most im- law career. a Renaissance Scholar (two dis- sion and vision. For us to be a force portant thing about being an ally Personal Statement tinct majors with a GPA of 3.7 or for civil rights, we must help create is fi rst, showing up to have the “It is imperative that we continue above in each major), Magma Cum a politically informed and united backs of the people most affected. to criticize a presidential candi- Laude, Order of Omega (top 5 per- Asian American community that Secondly, it is bringing our folks date for spreading fear and making cent of Greek Life) and Beta Gam- takes actions to resolve issues in along with you. We must own the false accusations, but I personally ma Sigma Honors Society (top 10 our own communities and stands fact that there is anti-black racism believe it is just as important and percent of Business). ISAAC KAZUO in unity with other communities. within our own community. The symbolic to gather our resources Personal Statement UYEHARA Given that Japanese Americans are JACL could do anti-black racism around a single candidate who “We are constantly being torn workshops for members, mobile between proving our Americanism JACL Chapter: Philadelphia the only Asian American ethnic could not only prevent any hate- people to rallies and protests. We to our peers and ourselves while Recipient of the Henry & Chiyo population to be decreasing in the ful candidates from winning the can honor the bonds that we share welcoming the customs, traditions Kuwahara Memorial Scholarship United States, we must ally our- election but also dedicate his/her with the black community and and characteristics from Japan. Princeton University selves with other communities if public life to spreading peace and we want to have an important voice acknowledge the shoulders that we commonality amongst all citizens. Notables in the national civil rights arena.” stand on.” Community organizations such See LAW on page 16 NATIONAL/COMMENTARY Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2016 13 STAMP CAMPAIGN GETS LEGAL-EASE: AN BOOST AND SEEKS ATTORNEY’S PERSPECTIVE CONGRESS’ HELP FROM ESTATE PLANNING FAQS CAMP DISTRICTS By Staci Yamashita-Iida, Esq. The 11-year ‘Stamp licans. The governors of Hawaii or the past the easiest way possible, you should consider a living and California have joined as 20 years, my trust, not a will. Our Story’ campaign well. boss, Judd FAQ #2: How often do I need to update my trust? Over the summer, the campaign FMatsunaga, has held continues to grow. received a boost from six GOP Think of your living trust as a car. After your initial free Elder Law seminars every summer during Nisei purchase, you may need to take it in to the shop every any JACL members members of Congress. The Alas- Week. Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the may have watched ka congressional delegation of once in a while to see if any maintenance is required. opportunity to join him by speaking to the attendees In order to see if your trust needs a tune-up, consider and even supported Sen. Dan Sullivan and Sen. Lisa about Estate Planning and Medi-Cal planning. Mthe stamp campaign since it be- Murkowski, as well as Rep. Don the following: Through the seminars, I’ve come to learn that people gan in 2005. Ventura County Young, sent letters of support. First, have there been any changes to your family tend to ask the same three questions when it comes dynamic? If so, you may need to amend your trust. JACL’s Aiko O. King joined with Three politicians from Southern to their estate plan. I’d like to share those questions her Nisei friends Fusa Takahashi California also joined them: Rep. If you have grandchildren now, you may want to in this article and, to the best of my abilities, offer include them as benefi ciaries. If your sister has passed of Granite Bay, Calif., and Chiz Ed Royce (Fullerton), Rep. Dana an answer. Ohira of Gardena, Calif., to start Rohrabacher (Huntington Beach) away, you may need to remove her as a trustee and “Stamp Our Story.” Takahashi and Rep. Ken Calvert (Corona). FAQ #1: What’s the difference between a will and add someone else in her place. If your son has gotten and Ohira are both widows of “I am writing to strongly en- a trust? divorced, you may want to double check that his Nisei veterans, and all three are courage you to support the is- We’ve all seen movies and TV shows that depict ex-wife has no right to your assets. former incarcerees. Their efforts suance of a United States com- potential benefi ciaries huddled in an attorney’s offi ce, Second, does your trust include A-B Trust began as a way to remember the memorative postage stamp to anxiously awaiting the reading of a deceased family provisions? If you’re married and you created your Nisei soldiers of World War II. provide timely and deserved rec- member’s “Last Will and Testament.” Upon learning trust 10-plus years ago, chances are you have an The U.S. Postal Service denied ognition for the Nisei veterans,” that Great Aunt Agnes bequeathed her mansion and outdated provision that can leave you with a loss of their past petitions. wrote Sullivan in his June 30 let- millions to her cat, the wails of the greedy family control over your assets, extensive record keeping, This time is different. ter. “It will soon be three-quarters members can be heard echoing the city streets. additional fi ling of tax returns and other burdensome The USPS has been steadfast of a century since the Nisei fi rst This scenario may make entertaining television, tasks. This “A-B Trust” provision was historically in restricting stamps that would served our nation. Commemo- but it generally doesn’t occur in reality. A will and a used to reduce estate taxes, but dramatic changes in directly honor military units. But rating their efforts with a stamp trust are similar in that they both stipulate whom your the law altered the way it is currently drafted. One since last fall, the organizers’ would be a fi tting tribute to their assets will be distributed to upon your passing. But thing to note is that this update must be done while focus has shifted to a stamp pro- courage, loyalty and undying pa- a key difference is that a living trust avoids probate. both spouses are alive; once one spouse passes away, posal that would tell the story of triotism to the United States. This Property left through a will passes through probate, the provision is cemented into the trust. the Nisei WWII soldiers through stamp would also serve as a con- meaning the court oversees the will’s administration Third, have there been any major changes in the law? the National Japanese Ameri- stant reminder of the importance to ensure that the assets are properly distributed. Each year, Congress passes new laws, and the IRS can Memorial to Patriotism in of civil liberties and the depth of Avoiding probate becomes increasingly important if issues new regulations. Trust provisions are routinely Washington, D.C. The memo- character that led these individu- you own real property (e.g., a home or rental property) redrafted in order to keep up with the times. A good rial is a National Park Service als to offer themselves on behalf as it is extremely time consuming and expensive; rule of thumb is to meet with your attorney every fi ve site that tells the soldiers’ story of their country in tumultuous all in all, a real headache. to 10 years to see if your trust needs updating. within the context of the incar- times.” One thing I’ve noticed is that my Japanese and FAQ #3: Do I still need a trust if I add my child(ren) ceration of Japanese Americans Hawaii’s Democratic Gov. Japanese American clients are very modest. They on title to my home? during the war. David Ige voiced his support on always say to me, “I don’t have anything! Just a home Many people attempt to avoid probate by adding Postmaster General Megan July 29. His late father, Tokio and a little bit of savings.” You may think the same their child or children’s names on title to the family Brennan and her advisory com- “Bobby” Ige, was awarded the about your own estate. But even if you don’t think you home. However, there are several drawbacks to mittee offi cially placed this 2015 Purple Heart and Bronze Star as a have much, the truth is that assets are assets. Bottom doing so. line — if you own a home and/or some savings and proposal “under consideration,” Nisei soldier in the 100th/442nd >> See FAQS on page 16 which is the last step prior to Regimental Combat Team “A” you want to make sure your children inherit it all in release. Past campaign propos- Company. als were not elevated to this cat- “Much has been written to doc- egory. But this last step can take ument the heroics of the 442nd AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRAVEL many years, and often such pro- Regimental Combat Team and 2016 TOUR SCHEDULE posals never see the light of day. the 100th Infantry Battalion, the Korea Holiday Tour (Ernest Hida) ...... 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Oct 27-Nov 9 send a letter of support to Bren- confi ned in internment camps in Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Beppu, nan, urging her to issue the stamp the U.S. while they were engag- Matsuyama, Kochi, Takamatsu, Shodo Island, Tokushima, Osaka. next year, as 2017 marks the 75th ing in combat in various Europe- New Orleans Get-Away Tour (Carol Hida) ...... Dec 12-16 commemoration of Executive an WWII warfronts. . . . We hum- One hotel, City Tour, New Orleans Cooking School-Dinner, Cajun Swamp Tour. 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Teresa Tamura (photographer), and the event will feature a live will also host a Japanese fall com. who have all created art based band and dancing. Appetizers PNW festival along Broadway Street on personal or family experiences and munchies will also be off ered, between 92 and 94 Streets as ‘Talk Story and Treasures: Vision and Vigilance: related to Minidoka. along with a no-host bar. Door well. Come and enjoy Japanese Nikkei Artifacts Tell Tales We Minoru Yasui Info: Email britney@ prizes and opportunity draw- heritage and culture at the fair Must Not Forget’ Portland, OR boiseartmuseum.org or call ings will be held throughout the with about 60 vendors and stores. Berkeley, CA Oct. 9; 10 a.m.-Noon evening. Come out and enjoy the Info: Visit www.japanblockfair. (208) 345-8330, ext. 26. Oct. 8; Noon-1 p.m. and 2-4 Portland Center Stage p.m. (open viewings), Program evening with music performed com or email todo@ 128 N.W. 11th Ave. Wendy Maruyama, Artist 1-2 p.m. by Kokoro. japanblockfair.com. Info: Contact Nancy Takayama Price: Free Lecture Berkeley Method ist Church Experience the story of Minoru at (213) 626-4471, ext. 101, or Asia Society at 60: Past, Boise, ID 1710 Carleton St. Yasui, who purposely violated email [email protected]. Present and Future Nov. 9; 6 p.m. Price: Free the military curfew imposed New York, NY Boise State University Special JACL Berkeley and NSU present under Executive Order 9066 2016 Japanese Food Festival Oct. 26; 6-8 p.m. Events Center “Talk Story and Treasures,” to test its constitutionality. The Universal City, CA 1800 University Dr. sponsored by Berkeley JACL event will feature a play reading Asia Society Nov. 13; 11 am.-4 pm. Price: $15/$10 BAM members & and JC Berkeley Nikkei Student of “Citizen Min,” fi lm excerpt of 725 Park Ave. Hilton Los Angeles/Universal BSU ID holders Union with support from Friends “Never Give Up,” a photo exhibit Price: Members $12; Students/ City A public lecture by an of Topaz, J-Sei and Berkeley and community discussion. The Seniors $15; Nonmembers $20 555 Universal Hollywood Dr. internationally known Methodist United. Community event is presented by the Minoru Join Asia Society as it refl ects Price: Adults $55 and child $28 contemporary Japanese American members are invited to spend Yasui Tribute Project, Oregon on the 60th anniversary of its presale by Nov. 10; Adults $70 artist and creator of the “Tag an afternoon viewing historical Humanities and the Oregon founding by John D. Rockefeller and child $35 after Nov. 11 Project.” Hear about Wendy artifacts, crafts, documents, Nikkei Endowment. III. 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A special Info: To purchase tickets, visit Japan’s famous fi sh market and RSVP by Sept. 20, as attendance Oct. 16; 3-5 p.m. screening of the short fi lm “Asia www.boiseartmuseum.org/ the inspiration behind the docu- is expected to reach capacity. Cabell Center Theater Society at 60,” narrated by Asia special-events or call Rebecca mentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi.” ■ Info: Email berkeleyjacl@ 8825 S.W. Barnes Road Society Trustee Emeritus Tom at (208) 345-8330, ext. 15. Door prizes and drawings will gmail.com. Price: $22-$26 Brokaw, will also be shown. also be held. “Sound in Motion,” Portland Info: Visit www.asiasociety.org. Contact: Visit https://Japanese Taiko’s fall concert, will feature PSW FoodCultureUSA.org. Portland Taiko and Los Angeles’ Philadelphia Asian American award-winning TaikoProject Film Festival ADVERTISE HERE ‘Only the Oaks Remain: The in an energetic evening of Philadelphia, PA Events in the calendar Story of Tuna Canyon Detention MDC contemporary taiko works. Nov. 10-20 Center’ Premiere TaikoProject is making its Various locations in Philadelphia section are listed based on Pacoima, CA Denver Taiko 40th Anniversary Portland debut. The Philadelphia Asian American space availability. Place a Oct. 2; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Concert Info: Visit info@portland Film Festival is back this year ‘Spotlight’ ad with San Fernando Valley Japanese Denver, CO taiko.org. paying tribute to rising stars in photos of your event for American Community Center Oct. 8, 7 p.m. and Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Asian American fi lmmaking. This maximum exposure. 12953 Branford St. Newman Center for Performing Centennial Celebration: celebration is the only one of Price: Donations Kindly Accepted Arts Minoru Yasui its kind in the Philadelphia area FOR MORE INFO: The SFVJACC is hosting the pre- 2344 E. 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survived by her daughters, Tracy (Thomas) Inatomi, Lesley by many nieces, nephews and and Julie (Wyatt) Loo; brother, Candice (Ken) Kanemaru and (Sidney) Ho, Deana (Mark) other relatives. Ralph (Shirley); sisters, Marian, Wendy (Eddie) Ugalde; she is Okohira; brothers, Frank, Tom Pat, Esther (George); sister- also survived by many nieces, (Geri); sister, Bette Kurose and in-law, Frances Tsuneishi; nephews and other relatives; Rose Oda; brother-in-law, Asa Shinzato, Itoko, 98, Monterey brothers-in-law, Noel, Yoshi gc: 5; ggc: 4. Yonemura; he is also survived Park, CA, Sept. 21; she was (Fumi) Tsuneishi; she is also by many nieces, nephews and born in Hawaii; she is survived survived by many nieces and other relatives; gc: 4. by her son, Kazuo Shinzato; nephews; gc: 14. Ishimoto, Asako, 97, daughters, Setsuko Alyce Honolulu, HI, Sept. 3; she is (John) Cha, Keiko Omori, survived by her daughters, Matsumoto, Claire Teruye, Gracy Kono; gc: 9; ggc: 6. Karen and Charlene; gc: 2; 91, Honolulu, HI, Sept. 9; she ggc: 3. is survived by her husband, Noboru; son, Mark; daughter, Someda, Raymond Chiyuki, Fujimoto, Edward ‘Fuzzy,’ 84, Gloria Higa; sister, Florence T. 93, Honolulu, HI, Aug. 24; he South Pasadena, CA, Aug. 16; Kawabe, Glen, 71, La Habra, Sakae; gc: 3. was a U.S. Army veteran; he is he was a Korean War veteran; CA, Sept. 9; he is survived survived by his son, Anson S.; he is survived by his wife, by his wife, Dianne; daughter, daughter, Shirley A. Maeshiro; Morita, Lillie Yaeko, 85, Irene; sons, Brian and Kevin Tricia (Norton) Ong; son, Kyle two brothers; four sisters; San Jose, CA, Sept. 3; she is (Flo); sisters, Kimiko (George), Kawabe; brother, Raymond gc: 2; ggc: 3. survived by her husband, Fred; Yoshiko; and many nieces and Kawabe; sister, Shirley Nakata; children, Eric, Keith (Jennifer) nephews as well as relatives he is also survived by many and Karen (Shaw Walker); Sumida, Shizuo ‘Larry,’ 91, here and in Japan; gc: 2. nieces, nephews and other relatives; gc: 1. brothers, Roy (Esther) and Joe Pepeekeo, HI; he was a U.S. (Lynn) Murotsune; she is also Army veteran; he is survived by Honda, Yoshiye, 91, Los survived by many nieces and his wife, Yoshino “Doris”; sons, Angeles, CA, Sept. 12; Kuroda, Mary, 92, Los nephews; gc: 4. Warren and Myles; daughter, Angeles, CA, Sept. 11; she Lori Kunihiro; sisters, Ritsuko she was interned at Gila Tsushima, Mitsuo, 91, was born in Seattle, WA; she Olson and Itsuko Nakagawa; River Relocation Center in Orangevale, CA; Aug. 29; he is survived by her daughter, Nitta, Kenneth Kaname gc: 9; ggc: 3. Arizona during WWII; she was predeceased by his wife, Bonnie (Paul) Nakasuji; son, ‘Ampan,’ 81; Ewa Beach, HI, was predeceased by her Shizue; brother, Jiro; sister, Lee (Trish) Kuroda; gc: 5; Sept. 6; he is survived by his husband, Bob M. Honda; she Irene; he spent 20 years in ggc: 4. wife, Rosita; brothers, George Sumitomo, Takayuki, 78, is survived by her brother, Mike the U.S. Air Force following and Thomas; sisters, Ichiyo Torrance, CA, Sept. 5; he is Yoshimoto; children, Susan internment during WWII; Koga and Alice Asato. survived by his wife, Joyce (Kenji) Oiwake, Victor (Billie Emiko; son, Troy (Trini Tran); he is survived by his siblings, Ann) Honda, Janet (Takeshi) daughter, Jodi Miyuki (Michael) Mary, Frank, Hiroshi, May, Koyama of Japan and Steven Nishioka; he is also survived Tadashi and Isamu; son, (Anne) Honda; gc: 8. by many other family members Richard (Cheryl). and friends; gc: 3.

Tanita, Bernadette T., 68, North Hollywood, CA, Sept. 14; she was born in Hawaii and was predeceased by her husband, Phillip A. Tanita; father, James C. Owan; she is survived by her mother, Betty H. Owan; brothers, Kurose, George, 75, Villa Curtis K., Alan S. (Cristeta Park, CA, Sept. 15; he was C.) and Wayne J. Owan; born in Twin Falls, Idaho; nieces, Cara E and Erica C. he was predeceased by his Sakuma, Chizuko, 90, Owan; nephews, Ryan C. sisters, Kasi Kurose and Montebello, CA, Aug. 29; she Owan and Wayne J. Owan Grace Yonemura; sister-in-law, is survived by her brother, Jr.; grandniece, Chassity Rae Imai, Shizue, 88, La Habra, Uchima, Ansho Masaru, 93, Gayle Kurose; brother-in-law, Tadashi (Geri) Sakuma; sisters, Owan Peru. CA, Sept. 15; she was born Redondo Beach, CA, Sept. 3; Norman Oda; he is survived Mitsu Higuchi and Ikuko in Vancouver, B.C.; she is he was a Korean War veteran by his wife, Nori; daughters, Hozaki; she is also survived Tsuneishi, Sally Sayono, and recipient of a Bronze Star; 90, Torrance, CA, Sept. 10; he was predeceased by his she was born in Kohala, wife, Tadayo; he is survived PLACE A TRIBUTE HI; she was interned at by his son, Ray (Estela); and ‘In Memoriam’ is a free Jerome Relocation Camp in many other relatives; gc: 1; listing that appears on a Arkansas and Gila Relocation ggc: 1. limited, space-available basis. Center in Arizona; she was Tributes honor your loved predeceased by her husband, ones with text and photos and Rev. Arthur Makoto Tsuneishi; Uno, Grace Shizuko, 90, appear in a timely manner at she is survived by her sons, Honolulu, HI; Sept. 14; she is the rate of $20/column inch. Jonathan, Mark (DeeAnn) and survived by her sons, Joseph Contact: Chris (Janice); daughters, Koko P. and Thomas A.; daughter, busmgr@pacifi ccitizen.org (Rod) Yee, Gail (Fred) Wagner, Barbara U. Harada; gc: 5; or call (213) 620-1767 ■ Lani (John) Fredrick, Carol ggc: 2. 16 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2015 COMMENTARY/COMMUNITY/SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE COLLEGE >> continued from page 3 LAW >> continued from page 12 at 220 mph every half hour. count more if you were smart, because it meant “Though there is no viable solu- can continue to serve as a central We all have different roles in the functioning of you could make better or at least better-informed tion to this dichotomy, it would pro- facilitator in the conversation of the the world, and some roles are more consequen- decisions. I now see how arrogant and unintelli- vide stability and ease to know that obstacles of Muslim Americans, tial than others. Some roles will have more of an gent that was, and I have the humanities to thank this is a shared but treasured facet of American citizens misbranded by the impact on a greater number of lives. But at some for that. One voice doesn’t count more than any Japanese American identity. It would stigma of terrorism based on physi- level, you have to understand the percentages. other. We’re all one in a million — or maybe one also bring awareness within the com- cal features. I believe the JACL could You’re one in 7.125 billion. Your voice counts, but in 7.125 billion. munity of other minority groups that remind our community and greater may be experiencing similar stigma America that we as Americans are it doesn’t count more than anyone else’s. Matthew Ormseth is currently a student from greater America, as the JACL all homogeneous in the greatest sense When I was a smart-aleck high schooler, I came at Cornell University majoring in English. continues to play a prominent role — all citizens of the United States up with the genius idea of weighting votes based He seeks to give an honest portrayal of life as in fostering relationships between with distinguished remnants of our on your IQ level. That way, I explained to my dad both a university student and member of the minority groups. For example, JACL distinctive forefathers.” ■ (who was horrifi ed, by the way), your vote would Millennial generation.

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