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Japanese Americans know how it feels to be 'the enemy'

Many Americans of Middle Eastern descent are encountering the prejudice felt by Japanese 60 years ago.

TOWN OPENED DOORS FOR WAR'S OUTCASTS

Ontario, OR had 134 people of Japanese descent at the beginning of WWII and 1,000 at its end. Led by Mayor Elmo Smith they were welcomed into the community.

Day of Rebirth, Sorrow Revisted.

Friday, April 29, 2005, 12:00 a.m. Pacific Permission to reprint or copy this article/photo must be obtained from The Seattle Times. Call 206-464-3113 or e-mail resale@seattletimes.com with your request. Day of rebirth, sorrow revisited By Florangela…

Museum exec an insider to history

Interview with Ron Chew. Includes his history, the history of the Wing Luke Asian Museum, and the purchase of the Kong Yick buildings.

Fading family business' items have become antiques

The closing of the Higo Variety Store, a main staple of the Chinatown/International District. Includes the history of the Store.

Women Race & Class

A powerful study of the women's movement in the U.S. from abolitionist days to the present that demonstrates how it has always been hampered by the racist and classist biases of its leaders.