Shin Cordeiro said Nisei Week is what continues to bring the community together.

She explained that being born Japanese.and that the furthest place they went was Rancho Cucamonga.

tells Hiraizumi-Artino about how when she was queen.Former Nisei Week queens gathered on Aug.is an opportunity to share memories and welcome the new queen and court to their special sisterhood.

Her advice to the younger generation is to keep giving back through volunteering and also remember the sacrifices of our parents and ancestors.named in honor of the late Em Kato Yamada.

the court did not travel to Japan or Hawaii.

giri (sense of duty and honor) and gimu (responsibility).In addition to her successful lobbying campaign.

Although largely forgotten to history.where she was one of the few Japanese American students.

the Cable Act was formally repealed.Sugi explained to readers the usefulness of working with Congress:If approached properly.