After listening to a presentation from Mastracchio

Elaine Taiyoshis Little Tokyo Arts and Gifts received an eviction letter earlier this month ordering her to vacate the premises.The landlord just said goodbye.

The rest of my family passed away.Community organizations have fought hard to keep legacy businesses in Little Tokyo.Its one thing to charge a huge corporation.

(PETER YOON/Rafu Shimpo)How can you keep making that kind of rent? asked Taiyoshi.Just months after the inauguration of Metros Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.

Im not good at talking about my feelings.

or just support Elaine during this difficult time.professor of art history at UC Merced.

and learn the history behind the creativity and strength of Topaz artists.Registration closes on April 15 or when capacity is reached.

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