stands as another testament to the displacement of Japanese- and Japanese American-owned family businesses from Little Tokyo’s historic First Street North.

She said the experience made her stronger person and thanked the board for all their efforts.She has the rank of six-dan in kendo.

the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California and the Southern California Kendo Federation.She said she looked forward to working with the board towards the betterment of the Japanese American community and to promote Japanese culture.attendees helped to make Mothers Day cards to give to residents of Atherton and Kei-Ai Los Angeles HealthCare Center.

recipient of the Nikkei Spirit AwardRizzo also painted a portrait of Korematsu in the entryway of the school office with one of his famous quotes: If you have the feeling that something is wrong.

Fred Korematsu is one of 16 civil/human rights heroes depicted in the mural.

a Native American civil rights activist best known as a leader in the American Indian Movement and as an organizer against the Dakota Access Pipeline.After a weekend full of a wide array of emotions and experiences.

I struggled expressing and exploring my sexuality until I left Japanese American-filled Gardena for college.Okaeris mission is to create visibility.

the advocacy and involvement of my family in organizations like Ichi-Mi and Okaeri developed over the years.allowing us to take a moment to soak in the joys of being queer in a world that does not want us to.