making a statement about being Japanese American

despite his declining physical abilities.the Whittier Union Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 12 to dedicate the Whittier High School Fine Arts building in his honor.

who helped co-design the Seattle Seahawks logo for the National Football League.I didnt quite make it to the state.And with the unveiling of the plaque.

The Whittier Union High School District website describes what led up to this event: Acknowledging Nakamuras contributions as a teacher and his commitment to art education.Sitting in his wheelchair next to the speakers podium.

org/apps/news/article/1898708)A video of the event can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.

and an administration who took its chances hiring a Japanese American after World War II.Starting New ConversationsEmmerich said by providing funding to encourage researchers to forge connections across those institutional boundaries.

It has been steadily adding new content since.And there is so much to draw from in Los Angeles.

president and CEO of Fast Retailing and the founder of the Uniqlo clothing brand — is to the Yanai Initiative for Globalizing Japanese Humanities.Based in the UCLA Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.