Her heartfelt speech honored all who gave their lives for our freedom with a special tribute to the Nisei soldiers of 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service in World War II.

that would allow Nisei state employees who worked before the war to claim retirement benefits in the form of war relocation leave credits.Among the Nisei who helped found Japanese American Citizens League.

Army offered immigrants who were banned from receiving citizenship with the chance to become citizens after serving in the Army during the war.the Lee-Nye Act was passed and signed by President Franklin D.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.From left: Montebello City Councilmember Angie Jimenez.

2024 MASCA Student Ambassador Ben RichardsBen shared.He also belongs to a local chorus club and enjoys listening to music and singing songs.

Proudly representing ACA are Nao Hashimoto and Tomohiro Shibabuki.For information on MASCA and the activities planned for the ACA student ambassadors while in Montebello.