and cultural institutions are a distinctive part of Los Angeless history and character.

a masters degree from UC Berkeley and a law degree from Georgetown University.an annual giving group of donors for the ESGVJCC.

making her the centers longest-standing board member.She helped found the Asian Law Student Association and assisted the law school in recruiting and admitting Asian American students.June Aochi Berk first became immersed in Japanese culture at age four when she danced in the first Nisei Week Parade in 1936.

Diane Watanabe – Nominated by Orange County Nikkei Coordinating CouncilDiane WatanabeDiane Kawata Watanabes early years heavily influenced her journey toward becoming an advocate for community organizations.Berk returned to Los Angeles and served as the 1954 Nisei Week Queen.

Koreatown Youth and Community Services.

She has also volunteered at Keiro and Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Center.It was located at the west corner of Woodworth Street and Workman Street in San Fernando.

The school has survived despite World War II and the impact of coronavirus because of its mission to preserve the Japanese language and culture for all ages.the 30th anniversary of its reopening after World War II.

and PTA President Kiyo Watanabe.joined the present and past students.