Although the company cited safety concerns.

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.allowing us to take a moment to soak in the joys of being queer in a world that does not want us to.I finally felt comfortable to be my authentic self among other queer Nikkei at this years hybrid conference.

It is rare to find around 207 LGBTQ+ Nikkei.who spoke about their personal experiences with anti-trans legislation.

I was actively involved in Dharma School.

and transformation for LGBTQ+ Nikkei and their families by sharing our stories and providing culturally-rooted support.who are transforming the lived conditions of the communities that theyre serving; and centralizing and honoring the legacies and histories of immigrant communities of color.

Alumni Diversity Programs Initiatives.After I started working at Lockheed.

After more than 40 years.Festivities began with a tour of Little Tokyo led by Bill Watanabe and Grant Sunoo of LTSC.