The Japanese Peruvian Community of Chicago
By RYAN MASAAKI YOKOTA On a warm spring day last year, members of the Japanese Peruvian community filled the pews of the Church of Christ Presbyterian in Chicago not for … Continue reading
Kansha Project 2016 Reflection – Miki Takeshita
BY MIKI TAKESHITA Kansha Project 2016 Reflection Kansha Project Culmination, June 18, 2016 “In February 1942, the War Relocation Authority began to establish centers where Japanese Americans, including those born … Continue reading
The Japanese Young Men’s Christian Institute of Chicago and the Japanese Women’s Club, 1907-1929
BY MAYUMI HOSHINO On November 29th, 1913, the Chicago Daily Tribune reported on a special dinner banquet that had invited “every known Japanese resident in the city” and was held … Continue reading
Rebecca Ozaki – A Profile
“This video was made when Rebecca was a rising senior at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Champaign. In it she discusses the influence of her grandfather Sam Ozaki – the … Continue reading
Op-ed: The Future Started Yesterday
An op-ed commentary describing the challenges for Japanese American non-profit organizations in Chicago, and the need to develop succession planning strategies for the future. Op-ed by BOB KUMAKI When I … Continue reading
Forward Chicago Profile: Toshiko (Tonko) Doi
“Forward Chicago is a grassroots, all-volunteer non-profit that connects neighbors, businesses and local organizations to build a stronger community. Together, we’re creating a neighborhood where people of all ages are … Continue reading
Josina Morita, on Creating an Asian American Political Voice
By RYAN MASAAKI YOKOTA “I think there is a great deal of significance for Asian Americans running for office, especially county-wide,” said Josina Morita, who recently came off of a … Continue reading
