Vice Consul General Fukiko Nakashima.

We can walk in the footsteps of Black leaders who supported Japanese American reparations.lets remember each time America has owned up to its wrongs.

So lets not be complicit with centuries-long unacknowledged and continuing wrongs.lets take part in making history instead of being its bystanders.As with our struggle for justice.

The Manzanar Committee; member Wendi Yamashita told attendees at the pilgrimage that the memories of what happened during the war challenge us.a longtime community activist and Manzanar Committee member.

We are all here with each other in fellowship to remember that the lessons of the Japanese American incarceration are part of an ongoing struggle for peace and democracy.

as well as the military service of those from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.It was a celebration of queerness and Japanese culture.

and a sense of belonging for all members of the LGBTQ+ Nikkei community and their families.The festival welcomed many Nikkei LGBTQ+guests including drag performance queens: Bibi Discoteca (they/she) and Gia Gunn (she/her).

WILLA CUTOLO / OkaeriOkaeri matsuri staff.and Ale Campillo who are members of the Okaeri and Fandangobon community.