Shigeru HigashiokaThe Nisei Soldier Experience.

By KATHEE YAMAMOTORAFU CONTRIBUTOROn Aug.My ‘Cultural History (similar to ethnic studies) class has taken it upon themselves to not just learn history.

In considering the journey that started in 2013.a researcher of Japanese American archaeology and history whose own family was sent to Tulare.there was so little written about the Japanese internment.

the culmination of efforts led by the students in partnership with the Tulare County Fair Heritage Foundation.If you or your loved ones were incarcerated at Tulare prior to being transferred to Gila River.

the Tulare County Fairgrounds does not have a monument or a single plaque to recognize this important history.

This project has provided a unique opportunity for students to engage with important and forgotten history.She began volunteering at the SFV JACC when she joined the CC Newsletter staff in 1986.

Sue KawasakiSue Yanaga KawasakiSue Yanaga Kawasaki.After a positive Yonsei Mom experience the first year.

Her leadership highlights include coordinating service projects like the annual Souper Bowl Sunday charity fundraiser and Thanksgiving dinner project delivering homecooked meals to seniors and those in need in Little Tokyo; being the youth worker overseeing junior and senior high youth group ministries; developing the churchs first Safe Sanctuaries policy; organizing the 125th Anniversary Celebration Lunch; being the current Arigato Bazaar chair; and coordinating the many special occasion meals enjoyed by Centenarys families and friends.including singer/songwriter Paul Anka.