Those experiences were invaluable.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoFrom left: Alhambra City Councilmember Jeff Koji Maloney (also GFBNEC?Board vice chair).followed by a soaring rendition of America the Beautiful performed by Kendyl Yokoyama and June Kuramoto.

former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry.Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kosei Murota.Over 550 guests gathered at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel Suites in Downtown Los Angeles on Sept.

who served in the Military Intelligence Service.accompanied by family and friends.

chair of GFBNECs Board of Directors.

Drafted from Gila River concentration camp in Arizona.Devin Cabanilla was among dozens of parents and dancers from Seattles Kalahi Philippine Dance Company who had traveled north to perform traditional Filipino dances at the festival.

British Columbia on April 26 has horrified AAPI communities in North America and caused police to take precautions locally.We must all stand together to reject hate and violence in all forms.

Extra barriers were added to block vehicles from entering the festival area.My heart goes out to everyone that was affected by this horrific event.