AAcomp remains committed to proudly preserving their vital stories of loyalty.

This years guest speaker will be Howard Kakita.Gloria Montebruno-Saller and Darrell Miho.

The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will deliver special messages via video.com or Montebruno-Saller at gmontebrunophd@gmail.contact Miho at darrellmiho@gmail

com/ichimi25-breakingsilenceThe August seminar follows Ichi-Mis groundbreaking film last year.founder of the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition in Japan.

The events are an opportunity to break the silence by exploring LGBT+ identities and experiences within the Jodo Shinshu Buddhist community.

we are all of the same essence or value.Aiko: We also got to go to other parts of the United States and have excursions to places like San Francisco and Hawaii.

Rafu: How have Nisei Week and the Queen and Court program changed over time?Sara: Initially.I have not participated yet in the Queen and Court Program.

Being able to explore more about my culture through the program was amazing.and are even supporting some of those organizations that we want to bring awareness to.