including Little Tokyos long-standing commitment to activism.

soldiers and Norio Uyematsu pose for a photo during the Korean War in 1951.and his journey to Korea began.

(DoD photo)It was a solemn duty protecting the base and its surroundings.felt the patriotic call to serve his country.leaving a deep-rooted mark on history.

This was the service Norio signed up for.The scars of World War II still marred the landscape.

and they were surprised to see a Japanese American in a U.

but his sense of duty and desire to honor those who served with him never wavered.LAPD Assistant Chief Blake Chow.

with 83% of the offenses targeting Jews.in cases in which suspects were identified.

hate crimes have been trending upward with a 143% increase since 2013.Rafu Wire Service and Staff ReportsThe Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission released its 2022 Report on Hate Crime in Los Angeles County on Nov.