held a commemorative ceremony March 30 at the Japanese American Cultural Community Center (JACCC) in Little Tokyo.

to have the opportunity that I did to be inspired.The Trump Administration has used the Enemy Aliens Act for the first time since World War II to kidnap and arrest immigrants just like my grandfather … The late Nikkei journalist James Omura asked rhetorically.

I also found deep inspiration and pride.Im just a mom that wanted to do something and I called up everyone I knew.governments imprisonment of Japanese Americans an example of extreme violence against humanity.

and the stories of the Japanese Americans are never forgotten … It was important that we named this plaza for him because … for many.and Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition.

But I have just been really pissed and angry and feeling helpless

But I have just been really pissed and angry and feeling helpless.Metro and Murakawa Communications gathered diverse feedback to inform project planning and build lasting trust.

The honor was presented at the APA Los Angeles Section 2025 Awards Gala on June 26 for the firms work on Los Angeles County Metros Vermont Transit Corridor Project Community Engagement Program.Our goal is to help public agencies listen deeply to their communities and design projects that advance social equity.

inclusion and authentic engagement.innovation and meaningful community impact.