can play a vital role in shaping programs and policies that are fair.

and the hope for a better future that is shaped by storytelling and empowering our voices and experiences.They fought against the Nazis during World War II … We have to recognize the fascist menace thats rising.

He remembered visiting his great-grandmother when she lived at Little Tokyo Towers.RAFU STAFF REPORTThe Los Angeles City Council celebrated Asian American-Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month during its May 7 meeting.nine-panel painting that reflects my lifelong pursuit of the ‘void — the space between people.

Monica Rodriguez (District 7).senior transportation engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

Speaking as the only Korean American on the council.

The council meeting was followed by an outdoor AANHPI Heritage Month celebration at City HallShigeta has been a leader in promoting Japanese food in the U

Shigeta has been a leader in promoting Japanese food in the U.who founded the Japan Hydrogen Forum (#JH2F) in 2021 and served as its first chair from 2021 to 2024.

Yokoo now serves as an advisor for JH2F.Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kenko Sone presented the Commendation of the Consul General to Takehito Yokoo.