Speak Up Against Anti-Asian Hate: Contact Congress
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), as part of its mission to combat hate and protect communities, is actively supporting a House resolution to condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-10. Speak up against anti-Asian hate Hate crimes, xenophobia and discriminatory acts against Asians and Asian Americans have significantly increased
Michelle Obama’s Cooking Show, Waffles + Mochi, Is Launching On Netflix
“Allow me to introduce two new friends of mine: Their names are Waffles and Mochi. And on March 16, we’ll be launching a new children’s show on @Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. It’s all about good food: discovering it, cooking it, and of course, eating it. These two will take
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art BREATHE Exhibition
Michelle Kumata “Song for Generations” As part of its “Breathe” group exhibition inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is featuring in its Winslow Way window a 16′ x 8′ acrylic on canvas painting by Seattle native, Michelle Kumata. The massive work is part of
In Memory: Ritsuko Terayama Hamamura
Another dear part of the Bainbridge Island Family has left us. Former Bainbridge Islander Ritsuko Terayama Hamamura, passed away on December 16th from Covid-19. Her passing, at the age of 100, follows that of her brother Kayo, who left us earlier this year. ObituaryCherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend,
In Memory: Mary Michino Yoshida
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our community members. Mary Michino Yoshida, 99, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident passed away peacefully with her loving son at her side on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born in Burlington, WA., she was the daughter of Shojiro
Renovation of Historic Koura Barn
Koura Barn, October 2020 An inviting, socially-distanced, open house was held on Saturday, October 29, 2020 to re-introduce a Bainbridge Island landmark: Art Koura’s Barn. Renovation of the large, 60’x45′ barn, which was built in 1950 on the 190-acre Koura strawberry farm, was made possible by the efforts of
Usu Intrigue
Calling all community members! In the spirit of Mochi Tsuki, help solve the problem of how to fix a broken usu and maybe even mend a family feud. Recently, BIJAC received an inquiry from Port Orchard resident, Tanya Gregoire. Her story involved her heritage, a family feud, and a not-so-ordinary
USPS to Issue “Go For Broke” Stamp in 2021
On November 17, 2020, the U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative “Go For Broke” postage stamp in 2021. “Every year, April 5 is celebrated as National “Go For Broke” Day, derived from a saying that’s known to mean “wager everything.” “Go For Broke” also happens to be
Exclusion Memorial NPS Ranger Bids Farewell
The first time Kevin Mahé sat down at a monthly BIJAC meeting he seemed prepared. Not just “prepared,” but maybe “knowledgeable”–a budding historical scholar of the Japanese American Exclusion. Clearly, he had done his homework. He introduced himself as the new National Park Service Ranger who would seasonally man the
Construction of the Exclusion Departure Deck Begins
October 5, 2020 Built at the site of the historic Eagledale Ferry Dock, the Exclusion Departure Deck at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial (BIJAEM) will be an evocative and poignant addition to this memorial of the first forced removal and exclusion of 120,000Japanese Americans during WWII. The 45-foot
