Public misperceptions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have led to cyclical spikes in anti-Asian violence and growing racial division in the U.

while embracing the future by continuing to provide resources that foster Japanese culture and language.Library service to the Little Tokyo Community began in 1977 when the Los Angeles Public Library responded to residents requests for local library service by establishing a weekly bookmobile stop in Little Tokyo.

senior librarian during the construction and opening of the branch.LAPL director of Branch Library Services.The Friends formed an expansion committee and were instrumental in locating a larger rental space in the Neptune Building (later the home of The Rafu Shimpo) at Alameda and Third streets.

as well as the diverse needs of this vibrant neighborhood.past president of Friends of Little Tokyo Branch Library; Tracy Wannomae on saxophone and Scott Nagatani — who performed at the opening of the library in 1995 — on keyboards.

The new structure on Los Angeles Street near Second Street.

YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoKaren Linares-Luna.a Yonsei from Ventura County and founder of Kansha Project.

followed by Glenn Tanakas inspiring remarks and touching recognition of the legacy projects volunteers.000 pre-World War II Nikkei farms in California.

“It truly felt that we could connect to our relatives and once again feel gratitude for what they endured.and shared purpose among attendees.