the need for a new church building had become apparent.

always immaculately coiffed with short hair.Born Aiko Tamamitsu in Osaka.

the Community Redevelopment Agency purchased and demolished their First Street store building to make way for the construction of Japanese Village Plaza.(MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)Aiko Kawaratani.Selling off most of the inventory that wasn’t going to be continued.

then later bought their first home in the Crenshaw area.but somehow Rafu Bussan managed.

as well as Skip’s remaining siblings:Tom Kawaratani (99).

but did enjoy Japanese music and later enka (ballads).we must remain vigilant to keep prejudice out of our national policies and continue speaking up for civil rights and equality for all.

In commemoration of Fred Korematsu Day.To help ensure our nation never repeats the horrors that thousands of Japanese Americans experienced as prisoners within our own borders.

In honor of Fred Korematsu’s legacy.and racism and push for true equality in every aspect of our society.