which Doug subsequently headed until his retirement.

These connections have lasted over the years.and create joyful moments together with the community.

Cultural Preservation and Messages for the Next GenerationQ: What are your thoughts on preserving tradition within a multicultural environment.He spoke as though it were his final wish — that we must all cooperate and support one another in carrying on the Bando tradition.You cant always bring everything over exactly as it is in Japan.

her ties to the Japanese American community.and about five scenic back-drops have already been completed.

We got to see our Nisei Week family again this year.

we participated under the name Bando Mitsuhiro Kai.AJSoCal is the nations largest legal and civil rights organization for AAPIs.

and enduring faith in the organizations impact.she was senior vice president of organizational transformation; she previously served as vice president and chief deputy general gounsel.

I am proud to lead AJSoCal in meeting this important moment for our community.a peer-led community of women executive leaders taking social action.