and representatives of Council District 14 to reach a project proposal that LTCC could support.

who passed away last March after succumbing to colon cancer at the age of 59.ELLEN ENDO / Rafu ShimpoGrateful Crane Ensemble performers included (from left) Merv Maruyama.

they transformed an empty gym into a beautiful and colorful setting for our community members to enjoy.Their achievement was the centerpiece of an evening of entertainment and reflection during the groups annual fundraiser on Sept.000 people and displaced an estimated 347.

The recent trip to Tohoku was the latest of four goodwill tours to the region.That determination became a recurring theme during the program at Nishi Hongwanjis main hall.

Grateful Crane members found resilience and hope among the people of Tohoku.

The event also devoted a portion of the program to honor the memory of singer-dancer-actor Kurt Kuniyoshi.and Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva and Avelino Valencia.

in part: Derek is the son of refugees.Trans biography on his campaign website reads.

I am son of Vietnamese refugees who fled communist Vietnam.”Former President Bill Clinton greets congressional candidate Derek Tran and his daughter.