He was with a stunningly beautiful woman.

? Patricia Anne Kinaga has made significant contributions to the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities.? Diane Watanabe has dedicated her 45-year legal career to advocating for fairness and equality.

She emphasized that the recognition motivates her and the other recipients to continue their work with even greater enthusiasm and dedication.? Grace Shiba has held various leadership roles within the Japanese American community and is currently the executive vice president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California.? Gwen Muranaka began her journalism career at the **Pacific Citizen** and is now the senior editor at The Rafu Shimpo.

ensuring that the legacy of service and dedication continues.“This award is not just a symbol of our achievements.

delivered an inspiring speech.

The awardees were welcomed into the banquet hall by the newly crowned Nisei Week Queen and Court.When Jesse Jackson broke open the Democratic Party.

The torch has now been passed to another Black leader who profoundly understands the Asian American experience as the child of Shyamala Gopalan Harris.Obama and Harris that touches Asian American.

AANHPI folks grasp Harris message deeply because we are reminded of our past every day by politicians who advocate banning Chinese and other foreign nationals from owning land.Vice President Kamala Devi Harris would become the nations first Black and South Asian woman to be nominated for president of the United States.