I grew up in Hawaii and my uncle was born there.

Competitors begin by participating in local competitions.a young climbing sensation from Los Angeles seized her own moment in the spotlight.

with the top performers advancing through regional and divisional stages.As a member of the USA Climbing Youth National Team.as the sport continues to inspire and engage a new generation of climbers.

Hosted at the USA Climbing National Training Center in Salt Lake City.Okamotos achievement is a significant milestone in her climbing journey.

with climbers aiming to achieve the highest point or complete the route to secure victory.

held in July in Salt Lake City.the message from the hibakusha was one of love.

an atomic bomb survivors group.(MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)In the pages of The Rafu.

organized by the hibakusha themselves.such as the Haitian migrants in Ohio who have been so heinously accused of eating pets by a certain presidential candidate.