where she received formative dance training from teachers affiliated with The Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet.

Organizations like the Japanese American Cultural Community Center.The Japanese American National Museum and Little Tokyo Community Council

In addition to reflecting on historical wrongdoings.There were also cultural performances by Kyodo Taiko of UCLA.They lived the words of Martin Luther King: ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

they embraced us when we most needed their support.many young people who are gener-ations removed from World War II were active participants in the pilgrimage.

Today we are called upon to break that silence as we witness a genocide that has taken the lives of 34.

who know that reparations is a justice issue.Councillor Iwao Horii of the National Diet of Japan.

He is also a founding member of the Japan-California Parliamentary Friendship League of the Diets House of Councillors.having been instrumental in launching the Seantes ongoing series of policy trips to Japan.

Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and members of the Senate and Assembly for joining us to celebrate the establishment of the forum.and Councillor Iwao Horii of the National Diet of Japan for your partnership and support for the forum.