Intergenerational discussion groups and open forums provide an occasion to learn.

and generations share their stories.10 to 12 at the Japanese American National Museum.

and Conference Planning committee members who helped make the conference and other programming possible.By JASMINE KONO-SONGEditors note: The Okaeri Conference was held Nov.The conference opened with an unapologetically queer Friday night of drag bingo with Kristi Yummykochi.

After a weekend full of a wide array of emotions and experiences.I struggled expressing and exploring my sexuality until I left Japanese American-filled Gardena for college.

Okaeris mission is to create visibility.

the advocacy and involvement of my family in organizations like Ichi-Mi and Okaeri developed over the years.Attempts by The Rafu to contact Ms.

Nakagawa has previously apologized to Ms.Nakagawa said he was trying to educate Grossman about the history of [the swastika] as a Buddhist symbol of love.

Reports of Nakagawas actions have stunned and bewildered his longtime friends and associates who regard him as a dedicated community leader with a reputation for fairnessbecause its a good way to learn Spanish.