• Trans Voices in 2025: Speaking Truth, Finding Home

    Zoom

    Join us for a FREE virtual panel where our panelists will share honest discussions around topics including trans lived experiences, reactions to current events, and how to support and be a better ally to trans individuals in our Nikkei community. When: Saturday, 12/6, 11AM-12:30PM PT Where: Virtually Read More »

  • Addressing Colorectal Care in Our Communities

    Zoom

    Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among Asian Americans, compared to the overall population.

    This workshop on Wednesday, December 9th at 7PM will explore the warning signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, highlight the importance of early detection and regular screening, and discuss steps you can take to reduce your risk through healthy lifestyle choices and preventive care.

  • Holding Space: Reducing Stigma and Expanding Mental Health Access for AA+NHPI Youth

    Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 10AM-2PM to help raise awareness on AA+NHPI youth mental health, suicide experiences & family, and address health inequities by identifying community strategies to reduce stigma and improve access and treatment. Speakers at this event will present AA+NHPI youth suicide research, stories from those with lived experiences, practitioners delivering interventions and best practices for reporting on these issues.

  • Okaeri Benefit 2026

    Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join Okaeri for a gathering and fundraiser to celebrate our launch as a program of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and honor the life and work of Okaeri’s founder, Marsha Aizumi, who passed away in December 2025.

    $150
  • Toriumi Plaza Community Forum – Sustainable Little Tokyo

    Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum 100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    As a member organization of Sustainable Little Tokyo, we want to hear from you about Toriumi Plaza. Join us for a community meeting on Thursday, May 14th from 6-8PM at The Democracy Center at JANM to help shape the future of Toriumi Plaza —come share your ideas and see the latest visual concepts of what’s possible!

  • Gallery of Growth

    Our new Changing Tides Youth Initiative, a group of South Bay high schoolers dedicated to starting conversations about mental health, is hosting their first event!

  • Okaeri Voices Video Screening and Panel: “We Choose Love”

    Faith United Methodist Church 2115 West 182nd Street, Torrance, CA, United States

    Join Okaeri on Saturday June 6, 1:00PM at Faith United Methodist Church for a special premiere screening of Glenn and Karen Murakami's Okaeri Voices video: "We Choose Love" where they share their journey as Japanese american parents of two gay sons.

  • Ripple Effect: Walk For Suicide Prevention 2026

    Zamperini Stadium 2125 Lincoln Ave, Torrance, CA, United States

    Ripple Effect brings people together to walk in solidarity for suicide prevention, suicide awareness, and for those who we have lost to suicide. Join Changing Tides’ Ripple Effect on June 20th from 9AM-1PM at Zamperini Stadium for a morning of guest speakers, vendors, mental health resources, and mindful movement!

    $40
  • Okaeri Connects 日本語: 当事者 LGBTQ+、親&アライグループ

    Zoom

    LGBTQ+を自認(またはそうかもしれない)人たちの集まり. 北米に住む日系LGBTQ+の仲間と繋がりたい、LGBTQ+のことをもっと知りたい、周りに相談できる人がいない、差別のない社会を作りたい。。。様々な思いを持つ人たちと、「安全な場所」でおしゃべりしませんか。月一回集まって日本語によるコミュニティーを作りましょう。

  • Queer Obon Presented by Okaeri

    Terasaki Budokan 249 S Los Angeles St., Unit G106, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Come celebrate at Terasaki Budokan on September 20th from 5-10pm for Queer Obon Presented by Okaeri! This community festival gathers our Nikkei LGBTQ+ community to remember our queer ancestors through ceremony and dance.