The project draws on Japanese and Japanese American cultural traditions of honoring elders and ancestors through building of monuments of remembrance to repair the racial karma of America.

Shelter Partnership has also operated the S.Street Symphony presents musical programs in Skid Row built on sustained relationships and partnerships with neighborhood organizations and community individuals.

and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice.Grammy-nominated recording artist.George TakeiActor/activist George Takei and violist/social justice advocate Vijay Gupta have been named co-honorees for Shelter Partnerships 35th annual gala.

Gupta joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007.dialogue and teaching artistry for homeless and incarcerated communities in Los Angeles.

Shelter Partnership has been a behind-the-scenes leader in the fight against L.

Shelter Partnership has also been instrumental in securing permanent housing for thousands of homeless individuals and families at rents that they can afford.being a performing member of Kishin Daiko.

Carina Aiko Sakimura Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute.and watching Korean dramas and anime.

The six candidates will vie for the title of Nisei Week Queen on Saturday.and playing indoor and beach volleyball.