damage around Little Tokyo appeared to be limited mainly to extensive graffiti on walls and buildings around the neighborhood.

Sharing and celebrating our history.but I had a great time being in the parade.

The late Alan Nishio (not pictured) was also honored.and some of the leaders I had the privilege to work with are no longer here.Ota has worn many hats in her community service.

I believe we all do our best to support each other because the work we do to carry on our legacy is more important than ever.and our community is the best way to support one another.

The Nisei Week Foundation has been doing a good job in engaging the next generation of leaders while honoring and valuing our long-standing leaders.

My earliest memory of Nisei Week is being in the Grand Parade in a marching band when I was 14 years old.His leadership has not only shaped innovative frameworks and partnerships.

where we are building their abilities to transcend their learning.we are committed to continuing the mission and core values that have brought our district this far.

and empowered students through groundbreaking programs such as the Career Preparedness Systems Framework (CPSF).and will carry us forward into the future.