forcing the government to close the internment camps and allowing thousands of Japanese Americans to return to the West Coast.

She is currently a rising junior at Pitzer College majoring in psychology with a minor in Japanese.The event will raise funds to support the initiatives of Changing Tides

Photos by MARK KURODAThe Southeast Japanese School and Community Center held its 61st annual Cultural Festival and Ondo last weekend.Rafu Shimpo contributor Mark Kuroda attended and has captured a portfolio images for a photo essay that heralds the start of summer and the local Obon season.plenty of tasty food and of course.

ikebana and historical exhibits.The days events featured musical performances including Hikari Taiko (above).

the traditional evening ondo dances.

he decided to give back with two Education Scholar Athlete Awards along with his mother.was organized by About Face: Veterans Against the War.

And this contributes great hope for the divestment movement.The faculty of many colleges have stepped up.

”Other public resignations:A U.The most recent is Lily Greenberg Call.