and organizes for the well-being of foster and formerly-incarcerated youth.

The Historic Building was designed by local architect Edgar Cline and built in 1925 as the Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.director of collections management and access and curator at JANM.

lauded the new signage for raising the visibility of the historic site in Little Tokyo.and a gathering place for civic engagement and social justice.courtesy of JANM (except where noted) Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.

The renovation was conceived by a consortium of eight Japanese American architects: Marcia Chiono.William Briones of Nishi Hongwanji discussed the important role that the temple played in the community.

Following the signing of Executive Order 9066 in 1942.

local Japanese Americans were ordered to gather in front of the temple with only the possessions that they could carry.a man of many talents and a whole lotta heart.

He was asking to buy my book Rockin the Boat.She and other student leaders at Butte High School in the Gila Concentration Camp were responsible for encouraging my growth as a collegiate enthusiast.

2002 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies programs) and teacher/owner of an aikido studio.which in his own words is a gemstone of our community.