I quickly learned that my childhood was not the only one impacted by this 100-year-old studio.

surrounded by a loving family and a wonderful group of friends with whom I have shared experiences at work and in the community.Alan Nishio leads the first NCRR meeting following the signing of the redress bill in August 1988.

Perhaps feeling backed into a corner.Im so glad people like Bert Nakano.He fought for himself just as hard as he had fought for our community for decades.

We used to laugh whenever he and Jim greeted each other —like two curmudgeon old men muttering insults to each other.He kept his focus on helping the Japanese American community through his involvement with organizations like the Little Tokyo Service Center and JACCC.

(Photo by Guy Aoki)What I told you then [in 2006] still holds true now:Theres so much more I have to learn from you.

But its not like I have a bucket list.—–This Is the first of a three-part series by Ronald K.

taking care of their family or the family business and gave time to their community.I had the honor of meeting the former first lady in 1980 at a gathering of civil rights leaders at the White House.

Now this was one first lady that you certainly did not want to be on the wrong side of a hammer! Much like our obaachans and mothers.call (213) 626-2279 or visit https://sfxcjcc.