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Nisei Reply

A Japanese American letter writer to the P-I disagreed with a previous Japanese American's interpretation of the Constitution regarding what a state can enforce, the right to arms, and rulings from the army.

Identity Crisis

Naming the new community center in the Chinatown/International District. Looking at the name of Chinatown/International District and the controversies behind it.

The Manzanar Fishing Club

Locked away in the California desert, more than 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent faced an uncertain future at the World War II internment camp at Manzanar. Armed military police, guard towers and barbed wire sent the clear message that they were…

Ruby's Wish

In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.

Nur Jahan of India

From the deepest heart of the Moghul palace, her face hidden by veils, Nur Jahan came to rule all of Mogul India.