Norm was former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, who died on May 3 . A memorial service is set for Thursday, June 16. Mineta had a long and truly distinguished political career, serving as mayor of San Jose, then as a member of Congress for 20 years before being a member

The Japanese American National Museum will host a celebration of life for Norman Y. Mineta, the chair of the board of trustees, who passed away at his home in Edgewater, Maryland on Tues., May 3. Secretary Mineta represented San Jose as mayor and served in the House of Representatives for over 20 years.

What is happening to us? What passes for public discussion these days certainly is not civil or thoughtful. Nor is it really much of a discussion.

“I am so proud to be your son.” David Mineta was one of several people who spoke at a memorial service for his late father—Norman Y. Mineta. The first Asian Am…

The remains of Norman Mineta, the first Asian American to hold a U.S. cabinet position, returned home to San Jose for tributes and a memorial service. Robert Handa has details on how the community, family and friends remember him.

In his 90 years, Norman Mineta accomplished a lot in both San Jose and in Washington DC. He’ll be remembered for the most for how he made people feel. Mineta’s ashes…