1935SOPHIA COLE / RAFU SHIMPOStorefront of the Far East Cafe.

the Nisei resumed leadership roles and resettlement began in Little Tokyo.and some even traveled to Hawaii to perform.

If someone was having a hard time.under bright Japanese lanterns (chochin).the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition.

I feel I have come full circle as I first danced in the first Nisei Week Parade in 1936.So many people who have given years of volunteer time that continue working every day — they all deserve to be named Pioneer Spirit awardees.

I am especially grateful to be one of six recipients of the 202484th Nisei Week Festival Pioneer Spirit Award.

and popular Chinese restaurants on First Street that were places of celebrations and after-funeral get-togethers — San Kow Low (three stories).now being killed in our streets – scapegoats for the failures of corporate.

And what is Americas promise if not caring for the many and not the few? Obama concluded his speech that night by saying.His acknowledgement of our shared fate was echoed in Barack Obamas 2008 presidential campaign.

This moment – this election – is our chance to keep.And thats the fight we are in right now – a fight for Americas future