Back in the day before there was any formal mention of DEI (diversity.

which forever changed the nations perception of Japanese Americans.military service became the alternative.

That generational silence became our own — until our war forced us to confront it.we sought belonging in the streets: East L.Vietnam: First Impressions and Moral FogStepping off the plane.

the JA Sansei veteran prevailed — channeling the pioneer spirit of our Nisei fathers in World War II.The contradictions were vivid: serene locals.

toughness learned on the streets made the transition to military life natural once the draft came calling.

YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoCory Shiozaki pays respect to comrades who died in VietnamHannah Kobayashi has resurfaced to comment on the matter.

and that someone might be trying to steal her money and identity.who dedicated time and energy into looking for me.

The family confirmed his suicide in a statement.the LAPD announced that Kobayashi was seen on video crossing the border into Mexico — apparently of her own volition — and there were no signs of foul play.