https://densho.org/mia-yamamoto/?fbclid=IwAR2e0tdM5FKrna3Vmiwcbk1ryg-uarLVh3Vn5qTpZqNyqD3eoIJQ77t1mLI
I stumbled upon this article about Mia Yamamoto who is a transgender Asian American woman. I thought it was super interesting because she grew up during the time of Japanese internment and later moved to Los Angeles, reminding me of the Gay Asians in Los Angeles reading. In the article it also says that she looked up to Christine Jorgensen, someone who we've touched on and are going to read more about! She also decided not to transition until later in her life out of fear for her career and clients as a lawyer, saying "their lives, their futures, were on my shoulders. If I transitioned, it would just pull the rug out from all of them.” I think her story is really fascinating and this article touches on the impact she has made as an activist, transgender women, and Asian American!
Hello NaNa! Thanks for this post. I really enjoyed reading about the life of Mia Yamamoto. I read the article before reading your comment and was pleasantly surprised to find that the quote that really touched me was also one that stood out to you too. She is so inspiring and I am happy to have learned more about an Asian American activist.
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