the granite stone monument at Honda Plaza at Second Street and Central Avenue in Little Tokyo has been cleaned of graffiti.

A candlelight procession makes its way past floral arrangements dedicated to the victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre near Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles.As word spread about the wounding of Officer Jesus Bilderain and the death of rancher Robert Thompson.

spurred on by racist rumors that Chinese immigrants were “killing whites wholesale.’s Downtown business district.“There are some horrible things happening in the world today.

”“Historical events like the Chinese Massacre of 1871 provide valuable lessons about the tradition of violence that contributed to the formation of the city and the state.remains a relatively little-known part of Los Angeles history.

California Humanities President and CEO Rick Noguchi and CAM Executive Director Michael Truong.

Noguchi thanked the Chinese American Museum for organizing the commemoration each year.we find ourselves at a turning point in history.

the Japanese Consulate will work with Japan House Los Angeles and the Japan Foundation Los Angeles to further promote awareness and appreciation of Japan.With resumption of face-to-face activities after the pandemic last year.

I have focused on meeting with as many people as possible.I wish all Rafu Shimpo readers a Happy New Year.