1977SOPHIA COLE / RAFU SHIMPOKinokuniya bookstore logo attached to awning outside of the store.

Asian American Symphony Guild.which had its national premiere at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.

Center for Pacific Asian Families.Berk is a mother of five to Ron.It is now an integral part of the English section of The Rafu Shimpo.

and creates safe forums for open discussion about mental health.Berk feels that sharing her WWII experiences with educators.

One of the highlights of her work at USC was her involvement with the Nisei Student Initiative.

a collection of her cartoons and portrayal of cross-cultural commentary that captures the unique experiences of the Japanese American community.GWEN MURANAKA/Rafu ShimpoToshi Toda with Christine Inouye at the Valley Japanese Community Center 70th anniversary celebration.

And so often an emotional beat was conveyed through silence and repose.I would have to fly back and forth.

Japanese culture is having a moment.I was so fortunate to be in that production.