ensuring that these communities continue to thrive with resilience.

22 held a special ceremony to commemorate its 100th anniversary and the completion of its new school building.by presenting a certificate of appreciation.

the school has grown with the mission of providing Japanese language education and preserving Japanese culture for Japanese American children.I didnt think wed live this long to be able to see it.Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park.

The fact that the spirit of providing good education to the next generation has been passed down to todays JIS is something to be proud of.many families returned to the Sawtelle area from camps as well as places like Colorado where some had relocated.

many families destroyed any possessions connected to Japan.

Some children are from alumni families.is the work of Aiko Dzikowski.

also leave an impact on the younger generations as well.and the shared experiences of a lot of Japanese American women.

The way that the community came back together: it’s very powerful and moving to understand how the community bounced back after that period of intense loss and injustice.That was just so special to me.