and love with subtlety and grace.

Youth need to know these histories.like that of the vibrant Terminal Island fishing village that was nearly decimated…This history is important not only to the descendants of those who are shamelessly incarcerated.

… My grandfather was arrested days after Pearl Harbor and was sent to the Lordsburg POW camp in New Mexico.worked on a farm less than 10 miles from here in Harbor City before being forced during World War II into the American concentration camps.Solidarity and KinshipCyntia Avi?a.

Speak to the better parts of their hearts to change their will so they may see the humanity in the faces of families theyre actively tearing apart.This place where we stand is a historically Japanese American fishing village.

leaving families who had no idea when they would be reunited.

Ive had friends … who are fishermen who like to go up to Mammoth and catch trout.Energized by this call to action.

recalling moments when she cooked Japanese hamburg steak or folded origami stars with her host mother.Several students also mentioned the academic benefits they gained.

the LANSCA Student Exchange Program has offered countless high school students from Nagoya and Los Angeles the exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant cultures of both cities.especially given the diverse subcultures in Los Angeles.