including donations from GPP members.

(Photo by Susie Ling)Miya Iwataki: I first worked with Alan Nishio in 1967 at the USC Center for Social Action; and developed friendship with Alan and Yvonne over many home-cooked dinners.and won respect from friend and foe alike.

and personalities develop cohesive plans of action.helped navigated the layered and complex legislative struggle to win redress/reparations.(Photo by Susie Ling)Guy Aoki: The day before we lobbied Congress in July 1987.

which was working-class and grassroots-based.both for his community and himself.

able to reconcile differing viewpoints.

He shared his incredible knowledge with others until the end.comprehensive service agency serving a significant portion of Los Angeles County through ten service sites.

I’m not too hip on the foodie thing.They all were encouraging and taught me the real meaning of ‘People Need People.

Karen Bass praised Watanabe as she accepted AADAPs inaugural Mike Watanabe Leadership Award.His humilityduring the transition of AADAP’s leadership cemented his legacy! — Louis Lewis.