Commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Nationwide Actions and Reflections
Many of our Back from the Brink Hubs organized and co-hosted events across the country that commemorated the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These events featured a diverse range of activities, including film screenings,...Spectrum News 1 – Hiroshima bombing’s 79th anniversary: Survivor’s story echoes call for peace
Featuring Hiroshima survivor Kiko Otake and BftB’s Maylene Hughes on Spectrum News 1 – Los Angeles.
Pasadena Star-News – She survived the bombing of Hiroshima. Decades later, she’s sharing her story.
Kikuko Otake, a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor, shares her story at a Los Angeles event on Aug. 9 hosted by Back from the Brink. Her book reveals the human cost of nuclear war, honoring survivors and urging action toward nuclear disarmament and a safer world.
“Nuclear War: A Scenario” Book Club
Dialogue and education are critical to preventing nuclear war and shaping policies that will reduce nuclear risks. Do you have civic-minded friends, family members, or co-workers who like to read, learn, and discuss? This August and September, Back from the Brink...





