April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In the U.S. alone, 18% of Asian or Pacific Islander American women and 9% of men reported experiencing rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. How do I support someone who has survived sexual assault? The most...
Margaret Shimada, Director of Service Programs, will retire at the end of March 2024 after a fifteen-year tenure at Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC). Under her leadership, Shimada oversaw mental health programs, advocacy efforts, case management, domestic violence support, and more. She also helped spearhead...
With a heavy heart, Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) mourns the passing of Alan Nishio, our longest tenured Board President, iconic community leader, wise mentor and deeply cherished friend. After battling cancer for over 17 years, Alan died peacefully on December 27, 2023 at the...
With much sadness, Little Tokyo Service Center bids farewell to former staff member Gayle Hane Wong, who passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2023 at the age of 70. ...
This Black History Month, LTSC is reflecting on Black activism and movements that paved the way for communities of color to fight for racial justice. In Little Tokyo, our battle for racial justice is enmeshed in issues of land ownership and the erasure of community...
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