teaching seminars in Asian American studies and advising the Asian American Student Association at CSU Long Beach.

and personalities develop cohesive plans of action.helped navigated the layered and complex legislative struggle to win redress/reparations.

(Photo by Susie Ling)Guy Aoki: The day before we lobbied Congress in July 1987.which was working-class and grassroots-based.both for his community and himself.

able to reconcile differing viewpoints.He shared his incredible knowledge with others until the end.

These are some memories from NCRR members:Kathy Masaoka: Alan could speak with ease to almost anyone from Issei who lived at Tokyo Towers to Nikkei Congress members.

Young people loved him – the Youth Whisperer.and upheld the values of advocacy and service.

YFP director“What stands out to me about Mike is his dedication to the community and especially to AADAP.Mike undoubtedly supported the Asian Pacific Islanders and the community who were active in their addiction plus supported their families who were affected by the addiction.

we are here for the community.I am happy to call Mike a friend.