The area became known as Bronzeville.

and the court program began in 1935.who was interviewed for their short film.

but I know how much it means to my sister.They’re showing the next generations that they can be.Kara: I havent gone through the program.

Tomita traces the history of the Nisei Week Queen and Court program from its beginnings as a beauty contest to draw business in Little Tokyo to its contemporary format as a womens empowerment.and theres the history of the pageantry of it all.

They would have people vote for Queen candidates on paper by submitting them to businesses in Little Tokyo.

Its been really impactful learning about the history of the program: seeing its challenges.These attacks are direct threats to the safety.

Viet Rainbow of Orange County.his administration has weaponized the power of the federal government to ban transgender people from serving in our military.

As the son of Vietnamese war refugees.I want my daughter to thrive in a society that accepts her for the loving.