community activities and historic events has stretched generations and continues to spread joy to this day.

Rafu Wire Service and Staff ReportsThe Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles has named its historic plaza after the first Asian American appointed to a presidential Cabinet.In the latter Cabinet he was the lone Democrat.

he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Many of those present had just attended the unveiling of a statue of Mineta at San Jose Mineta International Airport the day before.proclaimed Norman Mineta Day in the City of Los Angeles — a tribute to resilience.

delivered a message from President Joe Biden that read.were among the dignitaries in attendance.

Representatives of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.

The museum was also represented by Chairman Bill Fujioka.I committed to assist our Spanish-speaking stakeholders in having easier access to information related to city government.

I presented a slideshow on the history of the Japanese and Japanese American community in this area.One of my last actions as a UNNC member was to express support for the recent redevelopment proposal for Kokusai Theatre.

my own block neighbors and the UNNC.You may learn about our mission statement and award-winning work in this section of our website: www.