It started with a history of a samurai.

Her family’s incarceration at Heart Mountain and her father’s voluntary service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team shaped her civil rights path for social change.holding the recording secretary position for over 10 years.

civil rights and other issues impacting the Japanese American community.Her personal and professional life embodies and exemplifies the pioneer spirit and resourcefulness of the Japanese American community.the family operated the Mikawaya Confectionary Store.

most of whom are bilingual-bicultural in Japanese.Little Tokyo restaurants were paid $10 per meal to provide bento to Little Tokyo seniors for $3 a meal.

she worked as secretary to Mountain Plains JACL Director Min Yasui.

are dedicated leaders and outstanding members of the greater Los Angeles Japanese American community.A visit to the Locke Historic District.

a town founded by Chinese immigrants shows viewers the sharp realities of the present: The crumbled wooden Chinatown looks like a quaint tourist landmark.the film follows as an artists sculpture is burnt down.

VC Film Fest will present over 150 films over 10 days.designed to encourage older adults tomake films with their perspective; and the Armed with a Camera Fellowship.