Not knowing that they were announcing their arrival at the Rohwer War Relocation Center in Arkansas.

originator of the districts Day of Remembrance activities.the presenters were Joyce Okazaki and Esther Taira.

You’re never too old to make a difference and tell your story.Thank you to the speakers for sharing your memories with us.Mike and Grace at 96 years young: Mike described 0 degrees at Heart Mountain while Grace relived 110-degree heat of Poston.

ABC devoted teacher professional development as well as purchasing various age-appropriate books to prepare the students for the experience.and The Bracelet by Yoshiko Uchida each detailed a particular aspect of the incarceration experience so that students came prepared.

Janet Fujii; (front row) Jenny Chomori.

Fish for Jimmy by Katie Yamasaki.serving the local Nikkei community in Hawaii.

The COVID pandemic and loss of subscribers and advertisers ultimately were too much for the newspapers to be sustained.is hoping to help our community here in Hawai’i continue to share and preserve the voices that need to be carried on to the next generation and the next.

To further help us connect and pass on these values of empathy and courage to the next generation.The Hawaii Herald staff: (seated.