Hiroshima

We recall beginning of nuclear age

On Aug. 4, we remembered the lives lost and forever changed by the US nuclear attacks 79 years ago.

Ikebana artist speaks at peace event 8/4

Analisa Colom-Todd announces Japanese festival in KC 10/5.

Remember Hiroshima/Nagasaki, see KC Star letter

Ann Suellentrop recalls visits to the atom-bombed cities in a KC Star letter and her talk Aug. 4.

Message of solidarity from Hiroshima

Haruko Moritaki writes that she sends this meassage of respect for our courageous actions in the fight against nuclear weapons facilities.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

The landmarks and stories of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park met the reverence and yearning of the Pax Christi US visitors.

Hiroshima bishop addresses pilgrims

"We welcome the pilgrims who have come to express their apology for the atomic bombings and to expand dialogue for reconciliation.”

Ann Suellentrop in Kyoto

Ann Suellentrop apologizes for the 1945 atomic bombings during her trip to Japan.

Poets pitch nuclear justice

With some funds from PeaceWorks KC, the Fountain City Poets went to a national poetry slam and took second place. Wow!

Highlights: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings

The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance this year included emcee Kimmy Igla and speakers Hiroko Komiya, Analisa Colom-Todd, Theodore John, Breanna Crawford, and Lakota singer Jason Swartley.

Morning Newspaper

Poet Eri Sakata recalls how her grandfather, in Japan, showed her the truth of the US nuclear bombing of Japan in 1945.

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