he co-founded a nonprofit called the Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance with a mission of using litigation to fight against discrimination against Chinese Americans.

Inouye (1924-2012) by examining issues around race.which builds on the original vision of Sen.

The rededication was held in conjunction with the opening of Our Shared Future Los Angeles.Members of the Japanese American National Museum Board of Trustees and Board of Governors were among the dignitaries to join in the ceremony for the revitalized Democracy Center.Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy in Little Tokyo on Friday.

At right: Los Angeles City Controller Kennith Mejia presents a plaque to Herr.Photos by BEN FURUTA Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.

the Chinese American Museum and LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes through Dec.

daughter of Inouyes late wife Irene Hirano Inouye.I was fortunate to be raised by Sansei and Yonsei social workers who took me to my first LA Pride.

who have persevered in spite of their erasure and invisibility.I attended the last in-person Okaeri Conference in 2018 as an ally.

and how to fight it with hope and collective action.we released our energy through Obon dancing led by Gia Gunn! This was the perfect way to culminate a Nikkei gathering of queer and trans folks — I could feel the love and liberation permeating the room.