two remarkable friendship cities in Japan that embody the passion for baseball and the bonds it creates … We are reminded that even across an ocean.

More information will be posted at www.They remind us of what can happen when we dont safeguard the humanity in us all.

We cannot let our history be marginalized again.Films of Remembrance is expanding from a two-day event in Northern California to a four-day event including two days in Southern California — in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum and the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute.A record class of 19 films — including exclusive presentations in the last remaining Japantowns of San Francisco.

the Southern California launch of Art Hansens A Nikkei Harvest: Reviewing the Japanese American Historical Experience and Its Legacy at 11 a.at San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex.

Performance artist and baseball player Dan Kwong will join the filmmaker to discuss the Manzanar Baseball Project.

and to the epic narrative film Kintsukuroi.com for further information and outreach.

You can reach Dawn Midori Rock at www.Dawn is the daughter of Lionel and Rose Gotanda.

Rose served as secretary to the Monterey Park chief of police.where he learned the love of fishing.