continue to be targeted and endangered by hate at alarming rates.

She also volunteers at Yosemite National Park.president of the Downtown JACL.

She also sponsors scholarships at Southwestern Law School.which was held the day before.noting that she recalls the names of students she taught in kindergarten 40 years ago.

Thank you to our family and friends for taking time to share this day with us.president of the Japanese Womens Society of Southern California; Women of the Year honorees Sue Yanaga Kawasaki.

Uyeda Lew was a teacher of English as a second language in junior and middle schools for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Thank you for your invaluable and significant service to the community.The Pioneer Spirit Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Japanese and Japanese American community.

she remains active in educating others about these injustices.recognizing their leadership and dedication to the Greater Los Angeles Japanese American community.

She was also a key figure in launching the Little Tokyo Eats program during the pandemic.and perhaps even see a woman as the Japanese consul general one day in the future.