My Nisei mother grew up in a very paternalistic culture and generation and had to overcome significant hardships as a result.

her work to challenge legal and social obstacles that prevented Nisei women from advancing in their careers as educators made her a model for other women combatting discrimination.Through her work with Congress.

Suma Sugi Yokotake died on Nov.Suma Sugi is in the first row.Suma was included as a recipient for her work for the Los Angeles city school system from before and after the war.

Although Suma reduced her involvement in the JACL around this time.Marvin Opler in the camps community analysis section.

that Slocum and Miss Sugi added glamour to our life during those days because they were the first lobbyists to go to Washington to espouse the cause for persons of Japanese ancestry without any official status as a government representative.

Journalist and historian Togo Tanaka.His decision to lift up a new generation of leadership is extraordinary and one that cements his legacy.

Overseeing the biggest investment in fighting the climate crisis ever and protecting millions of acres of public lands.but what really struck me was the way he genuinely connected with our people.

higher taxes and record cost-of-living increases.whose monumental investments will be felt for generations to come.