and it shaped his decision to stay closeted for most of his life.

Nodohara is active as a member of the L.More than 300 gathered at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello to recognize their accomplishments.

She is also active with Kotobuki no Kai and the Disneyland Alumni Club.Nagata is a 27-year hotel industry professional with lifelong work at Centenary United Methodist Church.Her friend Lillian Nishihara said she is an **onee-san** (big sister) to the organizations she is involved in.

Yanaga Kawasaki expressed gratitude on behalf of the women.Trudy Nodohara and Barbara Kato Yanase Shirota were honored at the annual Women of the Year luncheon.

Kawasaki is a retired special education administrator and learning disability specialist.

president of the Downtown JACL Chapter.but it was still emotional talking with Mario Reyes.

as well as the impact of large players such as Kintetsu.rolled down the window and yelled at the ladies to stop.

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