the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation named 459 community college students as semifinalists.

and a potential cultural district program could help protect the people.The neighborhood is central to the Japanese American community.

places and institutions that make Little Tokyo distinct and irreplaceable.and the 10th year since the publishing of the SLT Vision.collections manager at the Japanese American National Museum.

and cultural institutions are a distinctive part of Los Angeless history and character.discusses the importance of the designation to the preservation of Little Tokyos cultural heritage.

as well as the ongoing fight for Little Tokyos future.

the Little Tokyo Community Council.the social work staff grew to over 30 mental health therapists.

Changing Tides provides suicide prevention training and subsidized therapy for those in need.Barbara Shirota joined the West Covina Buddhist Temple when it first opened at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center (ESGVJCC).

she continues to work for the preservation of historically important sites such as Tuna Canyon Detention Station in Tujunga and the Griffith Park Internment Camp.She was an active member of the Women’s Auxiliary.