(SOPHIA COLE/Rafu Shimpo)By PETER YOON.

But its not like I have a bucket list.I remain in good spirits as I reflect on a life well-lived.

mentioning many of the memories Im sharing here and thanking him for his lifelong devotion to helping our community … You helped our community heal.I checked in on him again in November.attending the inaugural Bike Ride for Alan event in April.

blank look on her face —he joked: Aki [Maehara] and Meg have been so dedicated to the redress cause that they took a vow of celibacy! They wouldnt have sex until the bill was passed! It was one of the funniest things Id ever heard in my life.Alan also had a great sense of humor.

as I later learned his all-time favorite song was John Lennons Imagine.

NCRRs National Spokesperson Bert Nakano told me.and Nancy Uyemura of Stand With 800 Traction Ave.

Our coalition is prepared to wage a long-term battle against gentrification.The coalition consists of J-Town Action と Solidarity.

Suehiro Cafe’s location on First Street North in Little Tokyo.We demand all landlords in Little Tokyo to cease displacing our community members and to respect the will of our community before allowing new businesses into Little Tokyo.