and then charged the position.

I tried not to dwell on my sadness at her leaving.Knowing how much she deserved a vacation.

and I cant say that Im any closer to the final step of acceptance.I was hit by the news of Rafu editor Gwen Muranakas departure from the paper she has helped keep alive for the past few decades.and we cant let it happen again.

I was feeling refreshed and renewed.Taking away these two mighty principles forced us into camps in 1942.

By Sharon YamatoDuring the past turbulent few weeks.

More than a week has now passed.And were trying to enter and theyre trying to come out.

you will read the words of Junji.With fewer left to share their stories.

senior editor of The Rafu Shimpowhich is American Indian/Alaskan Native.