'We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy
Japanese Americans faced tragic impacts from Executive Order 9066, leading to their forced incarceration and the loss of homes, businesses, and personal property.
'We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy
Japanese Americans faced tragic impacts from Executive Order 9066, leading to their forced incarceration and the loss of homes, businesses, and personal property.
Manzanar teaches about Japanese American incarceration in the US. That's in jeopardy under Trump
The new signs at Manzanar, promoting a whitewashed version of history, alarm historians and advocates who view it as an attempt to undermine public education.
It's all American history: Vanport Mosaic's "We Are Still Here" * Oregon ArtsWatch
Those of us who came early were able to peruse several exhibits. Near the entrance were large posters describing life in the Vanport community, whose racial and cultural diversity was radical for that time.
Video: In L.A.'s Little Tokyo, Protests Draw Sympathy and Frustration
Little Tokyo residents feel conflicted about protests against ICE, torn between empathy for the cause and frustration over vandalism affecting their businesses.
Japanese Americans Pledge to 'Fight Back' Against Trump Deportation Plan | KQED
"The memories of imprisonment resonate deeply for survivors today, as they see the potential for history to repeat itself with current deportation threats."