A float inspired by the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori.

Ripple Effect will take place at Torrance High Schools Zamperini Stadium.visit: LinkMai Omoto is a third generation Japanese American and a Kizuna Nikkei Community intern with the Rafu Shimpo.

To report a hate incident or hate crime and get support.The Ripple Effect aims to unite the community in remembrance of the many lives lost to suicide and promote awareness about suicide prevention.and has been involved with the Little Tokyo community for many years.

The event will host guest speakers.administered by the California State Library in partnership with the California Department of Social Services and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs as part of the Stop the Hate program.

By MAI OMOTOLittle Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) will host The Ripple Effect: Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday.

and mental health resources to bring people together and assist them in recognizing available resources.It was the latest in a series of meetings convened by LTAG.

which is in the Arts District adjacent to the Downtown Industrial District on the west and Little Tokyo Galleria at 3rd and Alameda streets on the north.which one stakeholder called world-class.

000 square feet of office space.LTAG organizers David Monkawa and Mitchell Matsumura laid out a three-point set of demands during the gathering at Union Church:? Increase affordable housing to 35%.