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The Art of Resilience
October Planning Meeting at Kimochi, Inc.
pictured (clockwise from top left): Steve Nakajo, Mark Izu, Wes Nihei, Jill Shiraki, Brenda Wong Aoki, Marissa Bergmann
Mark Izu and Brenda Wong Aoki conducting research in Japantown
J-Tell Birthday Cake on the Full Moon!
Marissa Bergmann & Charlene Kelley at First Voice Planning Retreat in February
J-Tells Meet with Nancy Hom in mid-February
Our first look at Suite J-Town's new home!
Eryn Kimura standing in our new space
J-Tells holding paper dolls made by the sweet, teeny tiny preschoolers at Nihonmachi Little Friends
the incredible ms. sugarpie desanto in the late 1940s. this fillmore / western addition raised rhythm & blues artist
Butterflies for the Mandala!
The mandala in progress!
Queer Filipina Reverend Jeanelle Ablola delivering a sermon about "Reclaiming Ourselves" at Pine Methodist Church!
Geary St. @ St. Joseph, 1958
Paper blessings for the peace pagoda
First Voice, Inc. | Brenda Wong Aoki and Mark Izu © 2015 • San Francisco, CA