and parents for dinner in an elaborately decorated Sakaguchi Hall at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center.

after a presentation by Mendozas students; creation of design plans for the monument; and fundraising efforts that include securing grants and local support.The mission to bring that history to light developed into plans to construct a monument at the main entrance of the fairgrounds.

the impact of this monument transcends local boundaries.contact Michaelpaul Mendoza at (559) 972-9148.978 Japanese Americans during World War II.

pivotal in promoting cultural awareness and historical relevance on a scale much larger than Tulare alone.sadness and losses it caused so many American citizens.

Jocelyn Gomez and Megan Farrenkopf at a presentation in 2022.

Pencil sketch draft of Tulare Assembly Center memorials bas-relief bronze sculpture wall by artist Sam Pena.an innovative approach to engage young Asian Americans to reduce mental health stigma in our community.

It was a tough way to raise money! It took a lot of people to carry out an event that took two entire days and many more hours of preparation in advance.during her first stint as the resource development director.

but in particular in the areas of social services.While having many administrative and supervisory duties.