Right: Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen Claire Inouye.

who are notable and leaders in the Japanese American communitySugi helped organize the 1932 National Convention in Los Angeles.

The Rafu Shimpo commissioned her to write a column about her experiences in Washington.and returned to Los Angeles afterwards.she was nominated to be president of the National JACL.

The Tulean Dispatch noted Sumas previous work with the 1930 Stanford study as part of her qualifications.the Army sent Suma and her family to the Pomona Assembly Center.

Bill Hosokawa noted in his book JACL: Quest of Justice.

It would not be until 1992 when the JACL elected its first woman president.Lange Twins Winery; Jason Mikami.

whose winery is located in Oregons Willamette Valley.a celebration of the remarkable legacy of Japanese Americans in the wine industry.

our group is now over 35 unofficial members and growing! Minami said.Mikami Vineyards; Akiko Freeman.