The JABA Legacy Project: Don Tamaki—A Bridge Between Communities—Part 2

Drew Yamamura

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The JABA Legacy Project: Don Tamaki—A Bridge Between Communities—Part 1

Drew Yamamura

Death of Affirmative Action

Drew Yamamura

Affirmative action is a set of policies and practices aimed at promoting diversity and equal opportunities for individuals from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups in areas such as education, employment, and business. The primary goal of affirmative action is to address past and present discrimination and to create a level …

Nikkei Chronicles #12—Growing Up Nikkei: Connecting with Our Heritage

Finding My Community

Drew Yamamura

Growing up in the Central Valley of California, more specifically Fresno, my experience with the Nikkei community felt separate from the rest of my identity. I was often one of very few Japanese Americans at my elementary, middle, and high schools. Everyday at school, it felt like I was subconsciously …