Guests and members of the Japanese Womens Society of Southern California pose for a group portrait on Feb.

William Woodard directed the research unit of the Religious and Cultural Resources DivisionThis article was originally published by Yo Magazine on Dec.

which were all pretty heteronormative.Being involved in JA community and advocacy has influenced them to pursue a Master’s in Social Work to provide therapy for marginalized folks.I grew up exploring the exhibits of JANM.

I made sure to sit in on my aunts panel When Dinosaurs Roamed of queer and trans Nikkei elders.Saturday kicked off with an opening plenary of trans activists.

I was honored to be part of such a large gathering of queer and trans Nikkei.

my parents taught me I could love whoever I wanted.What makes you feel unsafe?Chow said he would like to see mental health services and drug counseling more readily available.

Sheri Kanesaka; (standing) Akira Yuhara.and its not necessarily just the police departments (job).

Brian Kito and Chief Blake ChowChow pointed out that homelessness is a complex web of roots that are interwoven.He joined the LAPD in 1990 and met Little Tokyo Public Safety Association president and founder Brian Kito.