An Eagle Court of Honor ceremony was held at OCBC on May 18 to recognize Kyle Futaba.

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whether its continuing the fight against folks being doubly punished with deportation.A lot of people think that APIs dont go to jail.Little Tokyo leaders Miya Iwataki.

and legacy businesses in our historic Little Tokyo.org/ and Instagram page (@apiriselosangeles).

API RISE is seeking ongoing donations to maintain their staff and programming.

a cat figurine meant to bring good fortune to the organization.the Friends of Little Tokyo Arts commissioned Shinkichi to create a sculpture for the redevelopment of the area.

While in high school he became an apprentice to sculptor Donal Hord.Shinkichis knot not only represents the desire to bridge gaps within society.

Even as he lived thousands of miles away.Disgusted by the racism he faced.