Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent in response to Chizu Omori’s column entitled “The legacy of race in politics,†which ran in the May 2-15, 2013 issue of the Nichi Bei Weekly. Ms. Omori, I have been reading your columns in Nichi Bei Times (and the Nichi Bei Weekly) for many years. They have […]
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Obama Names Asian Americans to U.S. Court
WASHINGTON — President Obama on April 21 nominated Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi and Edmond E. Chang to United States District Court judgeships. Kobayashi, a nominee for the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai‘i, serves as a U.S. magistrate judge for the District of Hawai‘i, a position she has held since 1999. Prior to […]
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A visit to the White House
The following commentary features reflections by poet and author Hiroshi Kashiwagi upon being invited to “An Evening of Poetry†at the White House, which showcased the impact of poetry on American culture. It was a windfall event, unexpected and surreal, especially the jaw-dropping reaction of the people. “You mean the White House?†“Yes.†[…]