to underscore cross-cultural values and civic learning.

The evening also recognized 12 students from LAUSDs Downtown Business Magnets School who participated in this summers GFBNEC Journalism Institute.and Japan House Los Angeles President Yuko Kaifu.

with a specialty dessert by Kings Hawaiian Bakery Restaurant Chef Heather Campbell.she earned her BA in nursing and has continued her love of helping people throughout her life.and Westin Bonaventure Chef Andreas Nieto.

Staci Kanani Toji from Hālau Hula Keali?i o Nālani performed Queen Lili?uokalanis Aloha Oe during the In Memoriam tribute.‘We want you to fight for liberty halfway around the world.

celebrating the courage and sacrifice of the Japanese American soldiers who valiantly served during World War II.

000 young Japanese Americans answered that call.Miriam Gonzalez (Arts and Culture).

Rarely do you find a group of leaders so focused on the single mission of uplifting and supporting the arts.Its been an honor to serve the residents of L.

Tahara says she is grateful to outgoing Commission President Leticia Buckley.Tahara was appointed to the commission by Supervisor Holly J.