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Ron Takaki: Words from Professor Larry Shinagawa
Posted on May 27, 2009 | No CommentsDear Friends, The greatest scholar, teacher, and mentor in the world – Dr. and Professor Ronald T. Takaki – has passed away. He was my personal mentor, my academic father figure, and meant the most to me. I am heartbroken with his passage. Dr. Takaki... -
Ron Takaki: Words from Dale Minami
Posted on May 27, 2009 | No CommentsBy Dale Minami When I met Ron Takaki in the UC Berkeley Asian American Studies conference room in the early 70’s, he seemed like a harmless, cordial and restrained scholar type. I was a Lecturer in the department but was somehow assigned to the Hiring... -
Remembering Ron Takaki
Posted on May 27, 2009 | 23 CommentsIt is with great sadness to announce that Professor Emeritus Ronald Takaki passed away on the evening of May 26th, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Carol Takaki, his three children Dana, Troy, and Todd Takaki, and his grandchildren. Ron Takaki was one of... -
Obama and America’s Manifest Destiny
Posted on October 24, 2008 | No CommentsObama and America’s Manifest Destiny In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive! -
Why is Obama’s name funny?
Posted on October 15, 2008 | No CommentsWhy is Obama’s name funny? (Pt. 4 of 15) In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check... -
One Fact You Should Know About American History
Posted on October 8, 2008 | No CommentsOne Fact You Should Know About American History (Pt. 3 of 15) In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a... -
A Chance to Redefine Race in America
Posted on October 2, 2008 | No CommentsA Chance to Redefine Race in America (Pt. 2 of 15) In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural... -
Why Is Barack Obama Black?
Posted on September 30, 2008 | No CommentsWhy is Barack Obama Black? (1 of 15) In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out...