With the support of family and friends.

to erase stories that undermine their ideologyto erase stories that undermine their ideology.

The MNHS only came into being after more than three decades of community-led pilgrimages and lobbying by those who had lived behind barbed wireJUNKO YOSHIDAToshio Shiraishi.I think the most surprised person is Sakichi himself.

By JUNKO YOSHIDASPECIAL TO THE RAFUThis is the latest in a series of reports about the history of the first known immigrants from Japan to North America.and the descendants renewed their appreciation for the pioneers who laid the foundation for Japanese immigration history.

Ayakos eldest daughter and great-granddaughter of Sakichi and Nami; Toshio Shiraishi.

and his wife Yuko participated.Ive become president of my schools Asian Pacific Islander Student Union chapter.

College feels like a shadow to me.By EMIKO ESSMILLERMy most important college application is due Nov.

I can finally look back at myself and feel a sense of pride.honeyed flavor of well-earned pride.