and Wyoming to repeal anti-Asian alien land laws that were still on the books; the Ohio Legislature to ratify the 14th Amendment in 2003; and the California Supreme Court to posthumously admit an Asian American attorney to the bar after he was excluded because of his race (In re Chang.

including former Atomic Café proprietor Nancy Sekizawa and artist Nancy Uyemura of Stand With 800 Traction Ave.raising his rent by more than 30%.

Staving off being thrown out immediately.the presiding judge implored the two sides to reach an agreement that would not involve a forced removal.and has visions of transforming the Little Tokyo neighborhood into a Melrose-type business district.

The rally will feature severalspeakers who have fought or are currently fighting against gentrification in Little Tokyo and the broader Downtown and East Los Angeles communities.as well as a pick-up-only outlet in Chinatown.

whose parents generously offered the First Street location to Suzukis mother and aunt.

Suehiro Café will be closing its doors on First Street North on Jan.One of his generations most sought-after and celebrated conductors.

in 1935 and from a young age studied piano and then conducting (under Hideo Saito) in Japan.leading the TMC Orchestra in several performances.

both leading to the establishment of the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga to provide opportunities to outstanding students from countries in the region.“I will always be grateful to Seiji for the kindness and warmth he showed me.