an arts-based initiative to activate Japanese American history in the Central Valley.

This year had particular impact to the students at Gahr High School.Kay Oda stepped up and provided his experience as a child and the after-effects of incarceration on his family.

Awarded by the Asian Pacific Islander School Board Association with its Outstanding Program award in 2024.and Sara Omura led the student QA period.President Franklin Roosevelts signing of the executive order on Feb.

the stories of Japanese American nonagenarians who experienced mass incarceration during World War II were told.Community leaders such as Cerritos Councilman Frank Yokoyama.

Whitney student volunteers at Tabitha Yuen.

and stand up to bullies and politically popular pundits.San Jose-Okayama Sister Cities said on social media on Oct.

also depicted in the sculpture.near the Center for Performing Arts.

This art is not just the citys.SAN JOSE — A bronze statue symbolizing the friendship between San Jose and its Japanese sister city was reported stolen on Oct.