County Commission on Human Relations.

He was also aware of and appreciative of the community activism.the movement for social justice.

the first production of J-Town/Bronzeville Suite was performed at JANM.Theo Sanders (piano) and Shiwei Wu (taiko).building a new community with a vibrant jazz scene that becomes known as Bronzeville.

During World War II when Americans of Japanese ancestry were forced from their homes and imprisoned in concentration camps.Three new Japanese classical dances have been choreographed by the highly respected Azuma Kotobuki Kai with Carolyn Morinishi.

cultural tensions and exchanges unfold between the two communities.

The first movement explores the rich cultural life of Japanese and Japanese Americans in pre-war Little Tokyo.I simply loved Japanese dance.

and what message do you have for younger generations?A: This is a lifelong challenge for me — and my own way of thinking has continued to evolve.I traveled to Japan during every summer vacation for training with her.

Knowing that there were so many Japanese dance teachers even in the camps makes me realize that this tradition has existed in America since before the war.You used to just sit so still and watch.