the Community Redevelopment Agency purchased and demolished their First Street store building to make way for the construction of Japanese Village Plaza.

Fred Korematsus legacy reminds us that even in our nations darkest chapters.Korematsus legacy and be inspired to stand up in the face of discrimination.

we honor his unwavering courage when he challenged our government’s mass internment of 120.Ted Lieu (D-Manhattan Beach): Fred Korematsu was a fearless civil rights advocate who stood up for the more than 120.As we commemorate this day on what would have been Mr.

000 innocent Japanese Americans during World War II.Fred Korematsu was not only turned away from enlisting to serve his country.

filed numerous amicus briefs with the Supreme Court warning the government not to repeat its shameful mistakes of the past.

Ro Khanna (D-Santa Clara): Today we celebrate Fred Korematsu’s selfless courage in fighting against the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II –– one of the darkest chapters in our nations history.Mineta served on JANMs Board of Governors from 1988 to 1995 and was the chair from 2010 to 2015.

There is no more fitting way for us to honor Norms profound impact on JANM and his lifelong commitment to democracy than to name our plaza for himOn hand for the event was Jun Endo.

The Little Tokyo Business Association hosted a reception Sunday at the Miyako Hotel.in celebration of Nikkei soccer coaches and players.