Born in Hanapēpē on Kauai in 1922.

he moved to New York and worked as a design assistant for both opera and Broadway.the award recognizes individuals from outside the Japanese American community who have made a significant impact in advocating for justice.

which was another first for a Japanese American.USC finally conferred degrees to 33 Nisei who were denied their college degrees because of incarceration during World War II.JACL hosted a series of workshops.

the first Japanese American to be admitted to this prestigious design program.The Japanese Ameican Citizens League National conferred two national awards during the 2025 National Convention in Albuquerque.

He attributes his success to always finding a way to say yes and takes intense pleasure in being able to say hes done his work.

Humanitarian Award went to Dr.but as a Japanese American whose family story lives in the legacy of this institution.

consul general of Japan in Los Angeles; Rep.Among those taking part in the symbolic groundbreaking in the museums Mineta Democracy Plaza were Ann Burroughs.

called JANM an anchor organization for the Japanese American community that plays an important role.Noting that ICE agents had been seen in Little Tokyo.