President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066.

She said that Sperl has filed paperwork to turn the Suehiro space into a marijuana dispensary and wants to make Little Tokyo into the new Melrose.It breaks my heart to see a facility that was used for the benefit of the Japanese now standing empty and a Little Tokyo that has changed so much that I barely recognize it from the nostalgic memories of my childhood.

Then Sperl falsely declares that he never received the rent.which would result in several multi-story buildings adjacent to Little Tokyo Galleria and Centenary United Methodist Church.Martha Escudero of Reclaiming Our Homes.

where we would support their little stores and flower shops … because we wanted to rebuild what we lost back in World War II.the popular eatery has faced eviction by landlord Anthony Sperl for months and recently opened a new location on Fourth and Main streets.

So I’m here in solidarity with everybody.

and we still love this community … I just really want to be here in support of keeping our legacy businesses … because without this … we’re losing part of our home.Tsay has been hailed as a hero after he disarmed the gunman at a separate dance studio his family owns in nearby Alhambra.

We stand here in solidarity together and offer unwavering support to the emotions that still linger since that shooting.Thousands attended the annual weekend event.

the anniversary of the massacre.The Year of the Dragon was welcomed with showcases and music.