Truman honored the unit with its seventh Presidential Unit Citation.

building a new community with a vibrant jazz scene that becomes known as Bronzeville.During World War II when Americans of Japanese ancestry were forced from their homes and imprisoned in concentration camps.

Three new Japanese classical dances have been choreographed by the highly respected Azuma Kotobuki Kai with Carolyn Morinishi.cultural tensions and exchanges unfold between the two communities.The first movement explores the rich cultural life of Japanese and Japanese Americans in pre-war Little Tokyo.

Nikkei Progressives/NCRR (Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress) Reparations Coalition; and Kirk Silsbee.seeing the importance of uplifting messages of shared histories and unity between communities during this current environment.

koto sensei; and Nori Tani on fue (Japanese bamboo flute).

playing shamisen; Yuki Yasuda.and create joyful moments together with the community.

Cultural Preservation and Messages for the Next GenerationQ: What are your thoughts on preserving tradition within a multicultural environment.He spoke as though it were his final wish — that we must all cooperate and support one another in carrying on the Bando tradition.

You cant always bring everything over exactly as it is in Japan.her ties to the Japanese American community.