George TakeiActor/activist George Takei and violist/social justice advocate Vijay Gupta have been named co-honorees for Shelter Partnerships 35th annual gala.

We saw sharply dressed white-uniformed Japanese sailors looking so handsome walking down First Street whenever their ships were docked at San Pedro Harbor.I am reminded of how many hard-working volunteers we have in our community.

where she was chosen as Queen in 1954.We still had to wait to dance while the P cars went through First Street.who opened the first Japanese-owned store in Little Tokyo (formerly called Frenchtown).

There was the Fuji-kan Japanese film theater.the Nisei resumed leadership roles and resettlement began in Little Tokyo.

and some even traveled to Hawaii to perform.

If someone was having a hard time.000 at Denvers Mile High Stadium as he accepted the Democratic nomination for president.

Jacksons 1984 presidential campaign placed inclusion over exclusion and set the template for a progressive Democratic coalition.We must all come up together… Our time has come.

The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of The Rafu Shimpo.Its the only way progressive whites win.