Culver City High School Japanese Language Class; third place.

She has been instrumental in documenting and sharing Japanese American stories.Standing (from left): Lindsey Sugimoto.

? Patricia Anne Kinaga has made significant contributions to the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities.? Diane Watanabe has dedicated her 45-year legal career to advocating for fairness and equality.She emphasized that the recognition motivates her and the other recipients to continue their work with even greater enthusiasm and dedication.

? Grace Shiba has held various leadership roles within the Japanese American community and is currently the executive vice president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California.? Gwen Muranaka began her journalism career at the **Pacific Citizen** and is now the senior editor at The Rafu Shimpo.

ensuring that the legacy of service and dedication continues.

“This award is not just a symbol of our achievements.We must all come up together… Our time has come.

The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of The Rafu Shimpo.Its the only way progressive whites win.

the fundamental belief that I am my brothers keeper; I am my sisters keeper.If Blacks vote in great numbers.