To combat hate crime offenses and events.

The show features artwork from over 40 talented artists hailing from 13 states.Light refreshments will be served.

All artwork will be available to purchase5% of the foreign-born Japanese population.By MARY UYEMATSU KAOThe social hall of the West Los Angeles Buddhist Church was filled to capacity on March 3rd for a panel presentation on Tritia Toyotas newly published work Intimate Strangers: Shin Issei Women and Contemporary Japanese American Community.

in ways we have chosen not to think about for one reason or another.Professor Matsumoto remarked that Intimate Strangers is the first book to talk about shin Issei and Japanese Americans—a milestone given the over 150-year history of Japanese migration to the U.

More book talks are being planned for Professor Toyota to present Intimate Strangers to the public.

As noted in the introduction of Intimate Strangers.The Rising Stars program has taught me valuable skills.

but now I dont really feel that pressure anymore.(Photo Cyril Nishimoto)Risisng Stars 21 Session dates:– Oct.

It has also encouraged me to become more involved in the Japanese American community.and how to leave conversations.