We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacyJapanese Americans faced extreme prejudice and loss during WWII due to Executive Order 9066, reshaping lives and futures unjustly.
'We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacyJapanese Americans faced tragic impacts from Executive Order 9066, leading to their forced incarceration and the loss of homes, businesses, and personal property.
Japanese American Baseball Players Return to Manzanar Internment CampThe restoration of the baseball field at Manzanar symbolizes resilience and cultural identity for the Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.
Japanese Americans returned from prison camps 80 years ago to face one of the country's 'greatest swindles'Japanese Americans faced unjust imprisonment during WWII, leading to forced relocation and loss of homes.
New exhibit shows how Japanese Americans were uprooted from across Berkeley during WWIIThe exhibition illuminates the historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans in Berkeley during WWII.
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Santa Cruz author who chronicled Japanese internment experiences, dies at 90Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, author of 'Farewell to Manzanar', passed away at 90, remembered for her resilience and impactful storytelling of internment camp experiences.
We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacyJapanese Americans faced extreme prejudice and loss during WWII due to Executive Order 9066, reshaping lives and futures unjustly.
'We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacyJapanese Americans faced tragic impacts from Executive Order 9066, leading to their forced incarceration and the loss of homes, businesses, and personal property.
Japanese American Baseball Players Return to Manzanar Internment CampThe restoration of the baseball field at Manzanar symbolizes resilience and cultural identity for the Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.
Japanese Americans returned from prison camps 80 years ago to face one of the country's 'greatest swindles'Japanese Americans faced unjust imprisonment during WWII, leading to forced relocation and loss of homes.
New exhibit shows how Japanese Americans were uprooted from across Berkeley during WWIIThe exhibition illuminates the historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans in Berkeley during WWII.
Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, Santa Cruz author who chronicled Japanese internment experiences, dies at 90Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, author of 'Farewell to Manzanar', passed away at 90, remembered for her resilience and impactful storytelling of internment camp experiences.
Japanese Americans Pledge to 'Fight Back' Against Trump Deportation Plan | KQEDBay Area Japanese Americans draw on WWII trauma to resist modern deportation threats.
Their grandfather came to America and opened a nursery. A century later, it's closingHawthorne Nursery, a family-run establishment since 1927, will close as the final generation retires, symbolizing the loss of local heritage.
Author discusses 'Picture Bride' at the Saratoga LibrarySonia Gomez's book explores the impact of marriage on Japanese American women's lives during the early 20th century and post-World War II.
With Their Lives Upended, They Practiced the Art of ResilienceThe exhibition 'Pictures of Belonging' highlights the impact of WWII incarceration on Japanese American artists and their enduring cultural contributions.
'Doing Is Living' Highlights Five Decades of Ruth Asawa's Biomorphic Wire SculpturesRuth Asawa's internment during WWII had a lasting impact on her artistic development and the creation of her iconic wire sculptures.
S.F. artist Ruth Asawa awarded National Medal of ArtsRuth Asawa posthumously received the National Medal of Arts, celebrating her contributions as an artist despite the adversity she faced as a Japanese American.
'Doing Is Living' Highlights Five Decades of Ruth Asawa's Biomorphic Wire SculpturesRuth Asawa's internment during WWII had a lasting impact on her artistic development and the creation of her iconic wire sculptures.
S.F. artist Ruth Asawa awarded National Medal of ArtsRuth Asawa posthumously received the National Medal of Arts, celebrating her contributions as an artist despite the adversity she faced as a Japanese American.
A Route 66 town was dead. This man resurrected it into a classic desert destination'Amboy, a small town on Route 66, thrives thanks to Albert Okura's restoration efforts, becoming a symbol of Americana and resilience.
Urgent deadline looms to save historic Sakauye farmhouse in San JoseThe Sakauye farmhouse relocation is crucial to preserving Santa Clara County's history, but $450,000 in additional funding is required by Nov. 15.
As Shohei Ohtani takes center stage, remembering when he'd have been in a prison campThe event at Manzanar commemorates Japanese Americans' experiences during WWII, emphasizing the importance of education about this dark chapter in history.
A Portrait of Japanese America, in the Shadow of the CampsThe article discusses the historical prejudice and suspicion towards Japanese communities in Hawaii during the 1920s and 1940s.
As Shohei Ohtani takes center stage, remembering when he'd have been in a prison campThe event at Manzanar commemorates Japanese Americans' experiences during WWII, emphasizing the importance of education about this dark chapter in history.
A Portrait of Japanese America, in the Shadow of the CampsThe article discusses the historical prejudice and suspicion towards Japanese communities in Hawaii during the 1920s and 1940s.
The fight to save the last pieces of the historic Japanese fishing village on Terminal IslandThe Japanese American fishing community on Terminal Island is fighting to preserve two historic buildings threatened by demolition.
The fight to save last pieces of historic Japanese fishing village on a California islandEfforts are underway to save historic buildings on Terminal Island that represent the legacy of the Japanese American fishing community displaced during World War II.
The fight to save the last pieces of the historic Japanese fishing village on Terminal IslandThe Japanese American fishing community on Terminal Island is fighting to preserve two historic buildings threatened by demolition.
The fight to save last pieces of historic Japanese fishing village on a California islandEfforts are underway to save historic buildings on Terminal Island that represent the legacy of the Japanese American fishing community displaced during World War II.
San Jose Council OKs Development of Historic Japanese American Farm for Housing | KQEDSan José City Council approved the development of nearly 1,500 homes on historic farmland significant to Japanese American history.
The WorldLabor dispute leads to full lockout of Canadian railroad workers, raising concerns over worker rights.Munich residents are increasingly shifting to non-alcoholic beverages for health reasons.New art exhibit in Denver highlights Japanese American internment experiences during WWII.Scientists make significant strides in detecting gravitational waves from black holes.
Historic Japanese American Family Farm Is About to Fade Into Much-Needed Housing in San Jose | KQEDEiichi Sakauye significantly contributed to Japanese American agriculture history and community leadership, particularly during his internment at Heart Mountain.