A panel of experts discuss the historical, political, religious, and legal implications of the debate on equal marriage rights for lesbians and gays. Presenters include Reverend Mark Nakagawa, senior minister of Centenary United Methodist Church in Little Tokyo, attorney Karin Wang of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, and author/activist Helen Zia, who in 2005 married her long-time partner in San Francisco. Moderated by Marshall Wong, co-chair of the coalition, API Equality--LA. Welcoming remarks by George Takei*, Chair Emeritus of the National Museum Board of Trustees. Reception to follow. More information at www.gapsn.org/wedotoo.pdf

This program is co-sponsored by APAIT, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, API Equality-LA, APAs for Progress, API P-FLAG, API Pride Council, and the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.

*Appearance subject to cancellation based on professional obligations.