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How a Japanese American-Owned Real Estate Firm Broke up Racist Covenants in Southern California
Originally published by KCET website on April 14, 2022
A Virtual Tour of Artist Ruth Asawa’s Work
Originally published by Nichibei Weekly newspaper on January 1, 2022
How a Public Media Campaign Led to Japanese Incarceration during WWII
Originally published by PBS American Experience website on September 23, 2021
Exhibit of Nisei fiber artist Sekimachi’s work weaves inner life and character
Originally published by the Nichibei Weekly newspaper on June 10, 2021
Feed the Soil: Former news anchor Wendy Tokuda passion for restorative agriculture
Originally published by the NIchibei Weekly newspaper on April 29, 2021
Japanese American Cookbooks as Primary Sources
Originally published by the Nichibei Weekly newspaper on November 19, 2020
Ongoing series of articles on World War II Japanese American concentration camps for an online encyclopedia project, published 2014- present.
Enduring Spirit: The Photography of Paul Kitagaki, Jr.
Originally published by KCET website on October 23, 2019
Where to Enjoy Japanese American Culture in L.A.
Originally published by KCET website on May 15, 2019
Originally published by the Rafu Shimpo newspaper on January 25, 2013
Gompers Saijo (1922-2003): A Lifelong Artist
Originally published by the Rafu Shimpo newspaper on December 24, 2013
The Ultimate Good: Grace Pastries
Originally published by the Rafu Shimpo newspaper in 2012
Originally published by the Rafu Shimpo newspaper July 19, 2012
Akira Horiuchi: A Reluctant Hero’s Journey to the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
Originally published by Discover Nikkei website on April 23, 2012
Through the Fire: Louise Suski
Originally published by the Rafu Shimpo newspaper on March 3, 2012.
DiviNation: Superpowers, the physical form and the process of forging national identity
Originally published by ArtSlant website on March 28, 2012.
Original published by Hyphen magazine website on November 11, 2011.
Fate and the Downtown Fresno Betsuin Temple
Originally published by Discover Nikkei website on December 13, 2011.
Originally published by ArtSlant website 2009.