and freedom of transgender people everywhere — and they fall especially hard on AANHPI trans individuals.

Du would later return to sing America the Beautiful and God Bless America.led the afternoon program with poise and respect.

offering a unique perspective on duty.receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.followed by a heartfelt performance of the national anthem by vocalist Charlotte Du.

VFW Youth Group basketball team.delivered a personal and emotional speech.

World War II veteran Yoshio Nakamura receiving a flower as part of the floral tribute.

music director at Kazuo Masuda Middle School.Kanamori has been a dedicated leader in the Japanese American community.

Miyoshi is a member of various bar associations throughout the country and is listed in 14 Whos Who publications throughout the worldBy reminiscing on flavors of matcha or yuzu.

she described her passion for making ice cream.The 25-year-old Torrance native was sponsored by the Gardena Evening Optimist Club.