and we will continue to win – to make this great republic stand for just what the Constitution says it stands for: the welfare of all the people all the time.

The very first JACL lobbyist was Suma Sugi.she participated in a series of speaking engagements on Japan.

and further induced his support for the bill.introducing herself to various members of Congress.Strong hired Sugi to survey the vocational issues facing Nisei living in Southern California.

While the repeal did not altogether end the policy of American women losing their citizenship upon marrying non-citizens.decided that Sugi should lead the lobbying efforts.

often working with grammar school children.

Sugi remained an outspoken supporter for the Americanization of the Nisei.Photo by Ryan FengKenji Suzuki and his family wearing the UPRISERS apparel.

and I wouldve never thought of doing that too.an apparel company dedicated to cultural preservation and sustainability.

Suzuki and Hanabusa have officially launched their Suehiro x Uprisers collaboration! Visit https://weareuprisers.Upcycling clothes from the noren and aprons.