George Takei

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Famous birthdays for April 20: Killer Mike, George Takei

4 days ago | realitytvworld.com | George Takei

Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. They include:-- St. Rose of Lima in 1586-- French Emperor Napoleon III in 1808-- Artist Daniel Chester French in 1850-- German dictator Adolf Hitler in 1889-- Actor Harold Lloyd in 1893-- Artist Joan Miro in 1893FOLLOW REALITY TV WORLD ON THE ALL-NEW GOOGLE NEWS! Reality TV World is now available on the all-new Google News app and website.
Asian American history is essential for young people, telling us who we are

Jan 10, 2025 | iexaminer.org | Valerie Pang |George Takei |Sarah-Soonling Blackburn

Asian American young people often feel invisible in history and that they do not belong in their country. Many students and adults think that history is boring and not important. The authors of these books vehemently disagree. They strongly believe that history tells us who we are, what our communities have contributed to the United States, and why we believe in values such as democracy, equality, and freedom. Remember, Asian American* history is American history. It is about all of us.
BE INSPIRED | Kirkus Reviews

Sep 15, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Adam Eli |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Steven Scott

A lack of nuance and overemphasis on positivity undermine this work’s potential positive impact. A work that aspires to motivate teens by highlighting the power of grit and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Each of the five chapters tackles different categories of challenges, showcasing stories of triumph in the face of learning and physical disabilities, homelessness, the struggles of being an immigrant, and mental illness.
SIGNS OF DISTRESS

Sep 15, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Adam Eli |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Steven Scott

A valuable, empathetic guide for teens who need information, whether for themselves or for peers, on mental health distress. A succinct overview of the mental health crisis that many adolescents are currently experiencing. The book’s introduction explains the current struggles that many teens face due to the heightened stressors of the long-term effects of social media and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Enough of Trump's Cruel Chaos. We Must Vote Harris

Aug 12, 2024 | thedailybeast.com | George Takei

The promise and positivity Kamala Harris and Tim Walz exude stand in marked contrast to the doom and carnage of Donald Trump's MAGA movement. Mark Twain is credited for observing that "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." When you've been around as long as I have, you really start to feel that in your bones, especially in this election. On the one hand, you've got the GOP ticket, which feeds upon white grievance, fear, division and the othering of vulnerable communities.
OhMyyy… George Takei Presents is about to become so much more!

Aug 8, 2024 | georgetakei.com | George Takei

On Thursday morning 28-year-old Eric Haralson went to a local McDonald's to have breakfast by himself. He was soon approached by an elderly woman named Jan, who asked if she could join him. He agreed and the two strangers spend 45 minutes eating together and enjoying each other's company. Amanda Craft, a local teacher, was sitting nearby and overheard the conversation. She snapped a photo of the two new friends and posted it to her social media where it went viral.
Sonderbooks Review of My Lost Freedom

May 13, 2024 | sonderbooks.com | George Takei

My Lost FreedomA Japanese American World War II Story by Geoge Takei illustrated by Michelle Lee Crown Books for Young Readers, 2024. 48 pages. Review written May 13, 2024, from a library book. Starred Review 2024 Sonderbooks Standout: #7 Children's Nonfiction George Takei, who ended up acting in the original Star Trek series, was five years old when his family was imprisoned in the Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II.
Matthew Sheffield Answers Questions About Trump's Authoritarianism

Mar 12, 2024 | thinkbigpicture.substack.com | Matthew Sheffield |George Takei

As the presidential primary season gives way to the general election and as Donald Trump appears more and more unhinged and confused by the day, one question continues to confound so many of us: what is behind MAGA’s devotion to this unrepentant con man and grifter? That question has been a theme of many of our pieces here at The Big Picture, but rarely do we get the perspective of a former Republican to shed some light on the subject.
DISCOVERING LIFE'S STORY

Feb 3, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Adam Eli |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Steven Scott

The second in a series about life sciences, this volume provides a comprehensive history of how the theory of evolution took root, grew, and flourished. In 12 chronological chapters spanning from the mid-1700s to the turn of the 20th century, the book highlights a panoply of revolutionary ideas, brave thinkers, and careful researchers responsible for our understanding of geologic time, genetic mutation, and natural selection.
FUTURE TENSE | Kirkus Reviews

Jan 5, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Martha Brockenbrough |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Adam Eli

A powerful reminder of a history that is all too timely today. A beautifully heart-wrenching graphic-novel adaptation of actor and activist Takei’s (Lions and Tigers and Bears, 2013, etc.) childhood experience of incarceration in a World War II camp for Japanese Americans. Takei had not yet started school when he, his parents, and his younger siblings were forced to leave their home and report to the Santa Anita Racetrack for “processing and removal” due to President Franklin D.