Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy (Democracy Center) at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has awarded the second annual Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship to Nicole Leung and Adam Wassilchalk.

Almost 100 years ago the silence of good Americans – not the bad ones.[The Congressional Black Caucus] could have turned their backs on us.

regional director of the Department of Justices Community Relations Service.Learning from our own fight for justice.about holding the nation to its professed ideals.

and survivors from World War II Japanese American confinement sites.Many visitors laid flowers in remembrance during the interfaith service conducted by Buddhist and Christian ministers.

The Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award was presented to Ron Wakabayashi to thank him for his leadership advancing justice for the Japanese American community and defending human rights for all.

was also a huge success with more than 300 participants.YAMAMOTO / Rafu ShimpoDancers in the 2023 Bon Odori at Gardena Buddhist Church.

hachimaki (headbands) and happi coats.Food booths will offer chicken and beef teriyaki.

$50 and $100 bills will not be accepted.Dancers are invited to bring their own uchiwa (round fans).