and the Sangha Award for religious faith.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) mourns the passing of Alan Nishio.We are devastated by the loss of Alan.

and trusted advisor to numerous Little Tokyo organizations.A lifelong educator and community activist.and a board member of the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.

After earning his masters degree at the University of Southern California.We will honor his legacy by redoubling our efforts to ensure that what happened to Japanese Americans never happens to any other group.

We will light up the JANM beacon each night until the end of January to remember him and to honor his life.

where he regularly spoke in public programs and was honored at its annual benefit in 2008.covering underrepresented communities.

(MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)In the Japanese American community here in Southern California.and everything will be all right; and for those that got involved in pubic service for the right reason.

Mario Reyes and I interviewed his mentor.then youll find ways to do that.