This event pays tribute to the deceased members of VFW Post 3670 and all deceased veterans at the gravesite of S/Sgt.

A beautiful Japanese garden was created to commemorate the Nisei students whose lives were forever changed.Muranaka was recognized with the Distinguished Journalist Award by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles Chapter.

Her volunteer activities include past president/current advisor to the Japanese American Bar Association.obtained and maintained tax-exempt status for numerous Japanese American nonprofit organizations that have provided youth services.advocating for DEI (diversity.

The Nisei Week Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit honorees who will be recognized during the 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival (Aug.combined with her own experiences.

Muranaka is an active board member of the Little Tokyo Community Council.

vice president of the JCC Foundation and a volunteers with Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai and Nanka Shizuoka Kenjinkai.RAFU STAFF REPORTKristi Yamaguchi — Olympic gold medalist.

which led to the mass exclusion and incarceration of over 125.philanthropist and Americas first female self-made millionaire.

Native American activist and first woman elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.the eyes and just the shape of the face.