Brett Smith of the WWIICW nonprofit mentioned that inclusion of all ethnicities of those that were incarcerated during World War II was the vision of the founder of the project.

the Community Redevelopment Agency purchased and demolished the First Street building to make way for Japanese Village Plaza.The store originated before World War II when Yukio Tanaka and Junichi Onishi founded Rafu Bussan in Gardena.

they started the business up again.but so glad it didnt shatter outside.Tanita said that the window was supposed to be replaced on Sept

Tanita said that the window was supposed to be replaced on Sept.In preparation for relocation

with on-site supportive services for residents.

Skid Row group Urban Voices Project Choir performs at Umeyas grand opening ceremony.chaired by Sue Kunitomi Embrey.

African American and Native American soldiers accomplishments from government websites.and instead focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.

000 persons of Japanese ancestry during WWII serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of our democracy.Lynch and her husband Alan Broch continue to live in Independence near Manzanar.