No matter what challenges came their way, these women persisted.
Japanese Americans
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Misaka signed with the New York Knicks in 1947, just months after Jackie Robinson began his MLB career.
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In Asian cultures, flowers are often appropriate for funerals, though certain colors or types may not send the right message.
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News Obituaries
Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga (1925–2018), Japanese-American researcher uncovered truth behind World War II internments
by Legacy StaffActivist and researcher helped prove the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II was racially motivated.
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They fought for the nation even though it feared them.
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Harry “Mr. Fuji” Fujiwara was a popular professional wrestler and manager with a unique signature trick.
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Tommy Kono was an Olympic champion weightlifter regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
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Actress Michi Kobi was known for roles in movies including “12 To The Moon.”
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Barney F. Hajiro, the Hawaiian-born son of Japanese immigrants, was among 22 Asian American World War II veterans who received Medals of Honor.
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Actor and singer James Shigeta made a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s first prominent Asian-American leading men.