Suma Yokotake remained active in local politics in Los Angeles.

the Japanese Prefectural Associations of Southern California.The theme of the 2024 contest is Peace.

features long streamers representing the threads Orihime uses to weave clothes.or the Star Festival (星祭).The contest includes three categories: Category A for individuals or families.

Photos provided by LA TANABATA FESTIVALParticipants participate in the kazari workshop.The kazari will be on display at the Aratani Central Hall in JANM.

In order to participate in the kazari competition.

and Category C for the kenjinkai.Among the Nisei who helped found Japanese American Citizens League.

Army offered immigrants who were banned from receiving citizenship with the chance to become citizens after serving in the Army during the war.the Lee-Nye Act was passed and signed by President Franklin D.

her work to challenge legal and social obstacles that prevented Nisei women from advancing in their careers as educators made her a model for other women combatting discrimination.Through her work with Congress.