I hope that by acknowledging and remembering someone important in my life.

and the founding director of Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies at San Francisco State University.call the National Japanese American Historical Society at (415) 921-5773 or visit http://njahs.

She is an associate professor of Ethnic Studies.”The keynote speaker will be Rev.Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.

and an interfaith purification by the Japanese American Religious Federation.where a reception will be held.

who was the pastor at Buena Vista United Methodist Church in Alameda for 32 years.

This years theme: “Carrying the Light for Justice: Finding Our Way Home.He was very goal-oriented; able to cut through complex issues and challenges.

Alans unique public administration skills brought focus in NCRRs grassroots organizing.wed soak up his wisdom either by arrangement or meeting at random in Little Tokyo when we were passing through.

By MIYA IWATAKI and KATHY MASAOKA for NCRRNCRR: National Coalition for Redress/Reparations (founded 1980)NCRR: Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (name revised 2000)On Wednesday.Armed with a public administration background and innate insight.