where he learned to speak Japanese and developed a deep respect and love for the culture.

Northern California Radio Ministry (1975-76).It must have been around 1999-2000.

major problem because we were always going on assessments.associate in doctoral studies.Working with BCO President Rev.

he decided to immerse himself in the Nembutsu teachings.BCA Ministers Association (1979-81).

000 and relied largely on assessments of members.

And mainstream newspaper staffs remained exclusively white and male.we need to ensure that arts and culture from diverse backgrounds and communities are reflected and prioritized as they have too often been left out of the conversation and given less funding than their counterparts.

He attended UC Santa Barbara and graduated from Pitzer College with honors.This has been crucial to successfully addressing homelessness in CD14.

Prior to being elected to public office.De León: Revitalization of more parks in the district; reconstructing and improving streets and sidewalks; more public transit improvements projects in every CD14 neighborhood; installation of thousands of new street and pedestrian lights; planting thousands of new trees for beautification and increased shade.