I walk with confidence and hope — ready to tackle any challenge.

The National Guard occupying Los AngelesThe National Guard occupying Los Angeles.

The danger of authoritarianism is real and the stakes are highThe public celebration will feature authentic food.For more information on class registration or sponsorship opportunities.

The Redlands Japanese Cultural Center.The RJCCs mission is to celebrate.

Redlands Japanese Cultural Center founders Kevin Seishiro Suzuki and Sabro Foster.

The RJCC will host two key events marking its official debut:Official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.A former guard described the site as an overcrowded and inhumane oversized kennel.

showers limited to every few days.Without a trial or charges they were herded into prison camps for the duration of the war.

stripped of their possessions.What has emerged from Alligator Alcatraz in its early days should trouble anyone who believes that dignity and due process are non-negotiable.