they told me gut-wrenching stories of escaping from Vietnam and being attacked by pirates on the open seas!As these refugees sought a better life in the U.

On the way home we stopped along Highway 395 in the town of Bishop.These customers had been waiting for a long period to get their orders.

I had to place my order at the kiosk.72! A cup of coffee in 2014 cost $1.the drive-through line was also packed.

a job at McDonalds was an entry-level job for teenagers seeking work experience and attempting to earn a little spending money.I had friends waiting for me in the parking lot.

Paychecks from McDonalds would not to support a family.

That was a huge mistake!I saw and experienced first-hand the impact of the $20/hour wage for McDonalds workers.28 to March 7 as part of the Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD).

from college lecture halls to the halls of government.was held in Hiroshima on March 3.

as well as JALD delegates Yanehiro.From Hiroshima to Hope: Japanese American Perspectives on Global Peace and Security.