Daves musical journey was influenced by many genres.

Noting that Nisei Weeks theme this year is kansha (感謝) or gratitude.has served on the board of the Veterans Memorial Court Alliance and Zentoku Foundation.

and seeing all the people who came out to watch it was a thrill for me.We also extend our sincere appreciation to our current partners.Her first involvement in the Nisei Week organization was in 1989 as a member of the Nisei Week Court.

which performs oldies but goodies.Nisei and Sansei as well as audiences in Japan.

The community has been going through changes in recent years

Vietnam; Gregory Sugioka (Army).founder and president of Kuba Associates; City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado; JANM President and CEO Ann Burroughs; actor/activist George Takei; and JANM Board of Trustees Chair William T.

called it a historic and vibrant neighborhood rooted in immigrant experience and grounded in the values of care and community.Im emotional standing here with all of you because I think of all the stories and the memories and histories that each of you holds.

children … This was the place.The reopening of the museum next year means more space to tell the story.