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Reflections on childhood
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
I grew up going to schools were it was really diverse, so I think I …
Okinawan cultural appreciation
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
I didn’t know I was Okinawan, actually until maybe I was in fifth or sixth …
Prejudice against Okinawans from mainland folks
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
I even heard it when I went to Okinawa, that it was still kind of …
Okinawan Americans
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
The whole headquarters of the Okinawa Association of America is located in Gardena, so that’s …
Parents identification as Peruvian Okinawan
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
From what I know, from the conversations that we’ve had, it’s always been both. It’s …
On Nikkei identity
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
I’ve been working on identifying myself as Nikkei, just to make it more part of …
Working together in Okinawa using three languages
Michelle Yamashiro August 30, 2018
When we were in Okinawa, one thing that I think perfectly describes how confusing it …
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