Yet he never severed away his American identity; he kept his American citizenship.

past Nisei Week Festival chairman.Storytelling is the most important means of conveying a strong transformative message.

To register to attend the convention or for tickets to specific events.and her use of storytelling and psychology in activism to make change.All three recipients will be honored at the Sayonara Gala.

and his dedication to supporting the Japanese American community broadly.for his amazing work in the field of journalism.

In 25 years as a broadcast journalist.

but has faith that the process is what makes people think to affect change.So many of us — from Olympic judo champions to San Jose mayors — benefitted from his passion for grooming and teaching future generations.

Uchida told me that he didnt care how good I was at judo.and all those who were inspired by his example.

Yosh Uchida and his family for entrusting us with his care and well-being throughout the years.earned his bachelors degree in biological sciences in 1947 and an honorary doctorate in 2004 from SJSU.