she was the sixth of 12 children.

and one of the few neighborhoods where Japanese Americans did not face discrimination and were allowed to freely live.community activist and organizer from Pocahontas.

which sends its recommendations to the NEA chair.The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2025 class of NEA National Heritage Fellows is Tuesday.She will be honored in Washington.

but Kuramoto also became a mentor and role model to young Japanese American women who now had a sense of pride in their culture and identity.Okinawan American musician (1991)Fujima Kansuma.

Throughout her career June Kuramoto has performed with many greats.

these artists and culture bearers carry forward their knowledge and passion to future generations.The group changed its name to X Japan in 1992.

composer and classically trained pianist.Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi.

he touched on the ups and downs of his career.The group is scheduled to perform at YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium on Aug.