The historic nature of my campaign has fueled me to keep on going because not only am I fighting for myself but I am fighting for the opportunity to represent my community and I hope to pave the way for more diverse candidates to seek positions in office.

for his contributions to social.LTBA was incorporated in 1959 but its founding dates back to 1908.

Rafu ShimpoDuring the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern Californias annual installation and awards luncheon on Jan.Takehana Real Estate Services.a business forum featuring Nikkei entrepreneurs.

We love our Japanese culture and hope to show everyone that visits (Little Tokyo) what it means to be Japanese and Japanese American.leading to a historic win against Team Japan.

is also vice chair of the Japanese American Treaty Centennial Scholarship Fund.

senior vice presidents; Paul Abe.Our small group wrote dozens of letters on behalf of our adopted prisoner – seeking information about his well-being and ensuring his humane treatment.

——–Bill Watanabe writes from Silver Lake near Downtown Los Angeles and can be reached at billwatanabe@earthlink.I felt a natural high that lasted for days after finding out we were working on behalf of a great human being.

*A POC is a prisoner who has not committed or advocated violence but has been imprisoned solely on the basis of their beliefs or social standing.and most people in America believe that every citizen is privileged to have basic rights – the right to life.