became the first district to declare support for the issue.

LTHS President Michael Okamura.followed by a song performed by children from the Nishi daycare center.

They really provide a meaningful connection to our collective memory.welcomed attendees and introduced Michael Okamura.In 1986 it was designated as City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument 313.

JANMs Historic Building is our oldest and largest artifact on our campus.The speakers were then joined by actor and activist George Takei.

The plaque and street signs not only commemorate the Historic Buildings history in the Japanese American community but also expands the publics understanding of its significance to the history of Los Angeles and the U.

JANMs Historic Building (Photo by Paloma Dooley)Our historic buildings anchor us in an ever-changing city.The stories depicted in these pieces are the stories of many Japanese Americans.

My grandfather was a very successful businessman who lost everything and was incarcerated at the Heart Mountain concentration camp.A child doing schoolwork in Hisako Hibis painting Study.

The Japanese American National Museum is proud to present amazing and unique art pieces from Japanese American artists.Both taught me to celebrate and honor my Japanese heritage and take pride in our story of struggle.