1945 photo taken in front of Tule Lake jail.

Queerness was rarely addressed or discussed among my JA peers.and other Nikkei community organizations.

My feelings of shame were replaced with pride.an organization that creates a safe space for LGBTQ+ people within the temple.Kris Hayashi and Cecilia Chung.

Marsha Aizumi — founder of Okaeri — connected with us back in 2018 to support us in spreading awareness and education of LGBTQ+ issues and identities in both Buddhist and Nikkei communities.I learned from community leaders about the barriers and successes in building LGBTQ+ Nikkei spaces.

Sharing my journey with others and hearing such parallel experiences made me feel less alone.

I truly felt empowered and seen by the speakers.From starting the Utah Minority Bar Association to his work with JACL.

Uno received his bachelors degree and juris doctor from the University of Utah.among other things as an instructor of judo and through maintenance of the Japanese garden in Salt Lake City.

By GWEN MURANAKARAFU SENIOR EDITORJudge Raymond Sonji Uno.his compassion in the courtroom.