the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II.

(DoD photo)He returned to civilian life in July 1952.(DoD photo)“I am so happy I was able to see Misawa again after 73 years.

He initially received orders to Okinawa.”Norio’s mission took on a deeper meaning as he witnessed the resilience of the Japanese people.The people in Misawa were very cordial.

(DoD photo by Patti Hirahara)By TECH.and the rumble of distant artillery echoed through the unforgiving landscape.

Norio’s life continued to be a testament to his motto.

Norio Uyematsu of Anaheim was recognized by Congressman Lou Correa for his service as a Japanese American Korean War veteran and his lifeof service was honored on the Congressional Record.The October issue of The Hawaii Herald highlighted LGBTQ+ Japanese Americans.

The loss of (newspapers and journalists) has not only short-circuited the flow of news and information across news organizations but has also made it harder for people to hold their state and local elected officials accountable.Zentoku recently started a campaign to raise funds to help JA community newspapers such as The Hawaii Herald and other struggling publications.

they found that the glue that has connected the Japanese American community through the years has been the Japanese American community newspapers.While the newspapers have been shut down.