The life and legacy of artist J.T. Sata will be the subject of a virtual program at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, hosted by the Arcadia Public Library, in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum. The program, “J.T. Sata: A Japanese Immigrant in Search of Western Art,” is based on a recently published…
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Books by African American Authors You Should Check Out
By Destiny Torres In celebration of Black History Month, I’ve gathered a short list of my favorite books by African American authors. Ranging from memoirs to non-fiction, these five picks are perfect for a night in. 1. “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas I am not the first person to rave about this book,…
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Support Local High School Student’s Launch of Children’s Book Diversity Campaign
By Sarah Wang Though our country doesn’t agree on much, it’s safe to say that these past couple years have been a whirlwind of political furor on hot topic issues. One issue in particular resonated deeply with a local high school student: immigration. Nancy Xu, a senior at Arcadia High school, is an immigrant herself….