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Amerasia Journal pays tribute to Yuri Kochiyama, features work of graffiti artist Tempt One
The latest open-topic issue of Amerasia Journal highlights our longstanding commitments to the Asian American community, with a tribute to Yuri Kochiyama and a spotlight on renowned graffiti artist Tempt One. To commemorate the passing of Yuri Kochiyama—one of the … Continue reading
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Oakland, L.A., & New York Memorials for Yuri Kochiyama
Two Yuri Kochiyama Memorials during Black August It is symbolic that two Yuri Kochiyama Celebrations-of-Life took place during the month of August. August was designated “Black August” in the early 1970s in honor of the fallen Black freedom fighters who … Continue reading
New Amerasia explores production of Asian American culture, politics across media platforms
New media platforms are providing novel avenues of inquiry into what it means to be Asian American. Guest edited by Victor Bascara (UCLA) and Lisa Nakamura (University of Michigan), the latest Amerasia Journal, Issue 40:2 “Asian American Cultural Politics Across … Continue reading
Memorials for Yuri Kochiyama in Los Angeles and New York
Please join the Kochiyama Family at the Los Angeles and New York memorials MEMORIALS FOR YURI KOCHIYAMA: -LOS ANGELES August 31, 2014 (Sunday) 2:00 – 4:30 pm Aratani/ Japan America Theatre 244 South San Pedro Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd … Continue reading
August 3rd Celebration of the Life of Yuri Kochiyama
August 3, 2014 the Scottish Rite Auditorium was the site of the Kochiyama family’s Celebration of Life for their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Yuri Kochiyama. A heartfelt program of speakers, musicians, poets, and family brought together hundreds of folks whose lives … Continue reading
Pre-War Japanese in the San Gabriel Valley
Press Release: The Pasadena Digital History Collaboration (PDHC) project has acquired a significant Japanese American collection for its free online website. “This collaboration is between PCC Library, Pasadena City Library, and the Pasadena Museum of History,” said PCC Librarian Linda Stewart. She … Continue reading
2014-2015 Lucie Cheng Prize: Call for Nominations
Amerasia Journal invites faculty to nominate exceptional graduate student essays (masters and doctoral level) in the interdisciplinary field of Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies for the 2014-15 Lucie Cheng Prize. The selected article will be published in Amerasia Journal, … Continue reading
Yuri Kochiyama’s Spirit Lives On
On June 1, 2014, one of the great champions of human rights passed away at the age of 93. Yuri Kochiyama was one of Malcolm X’s many disciples, carrying on his visions of a better humanity through her daily … Continue reading
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