Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/19/2017
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley
CA, 94702
Categories
If Bay Area youth are any indication, the future of the arts is shining bright in Oakland! This high-energy event is dedicated to the young people leading by example through hard work, community involvement, and the tireless pursuit of their passions. Hosted by hometown hero, Kev Choice, and featuring the talents of Kidd Strobe, the Oakland School for the Arts Chamber Choir, OSA Vocal Rush, and The Women of V.I.B.E., we’ll spend the evening learning with and from the best and the brightest in The Bay! School’s out on Monday, so bring the whole family for an evening spent dancing, singing, and making friends!
1959 - “Asian American Elected to U.S. Senate for First Time
” Hiram Fong, who was one of Hawaii's most prominent and successful businessmen at the time, was elected to represent Hawaii in the U.S. Senate. He became the first Asian American elected to the legislative body. He was also the first Asian American to seek the Republican party's nomination for resident of the United States. Fong was the first in a long line of Asian American elected officials to represent Hawaii, including Daniel Inouye, Daniel Akaka and Mazie Hirono.