Inaugural Minoru Yasui Day March for Justice

On February 25, 2016, in an intensely bi-partisan year in the legislature, the Minoru Yasui Day Bill passed unanimously, making volume 17 every March 28 Minoru Yasui Day SUMMER 2016 | issue 1 in the State of Oregon. March semiannual 28 is the day that Minoru “Min” Yasui deliberately violated the racially discriminatory military curfew that eventually led to the forced removal of all persons of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast during WWII, the ma- jority of whom were U.S. citizens. His deliberate intention was to initiate a case to test the consti- tutionality of the curfew imposed upon Americans.

In honor of the Inaugural Minoru Yasui Day, Oregon Nikkei En- dowment organized the Minoru Yasui Day March for Justice. An estimated 350-400 people, ages 7 to 103, retraced the steps Min made from his law office located Photographs Courtesy Photography of Curtis Suyematsu, Reflections in what was once the heart of Participants, including Mayor Charlie Hales, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, State Portland’s Japantown to the Representative Mark Johnson and Min’s daughter Holly Yasui, celebrate the first Portland downtown police head- Minoru Yasui Day as they march through the streets of downtown Portland. quarters where he was arrested and jailed. Marching in the ranks Garland Lyons opened the pro- were Portland’s Mayor Charlie gram that took place in the foyer Hales, Attorney General Ellen of the former police headquar- Rosenblum, Min’s daughter Holly ters. A reception followed in the Yasui, and the legislators who law offices of Stoll Berne. Special were instrumental in the bill’s thanks to Barry and Jordan Me- passage, State Representatives nashe (owners of the building), Brian Clem and Mark Johnson Stoll Berne for graciously opening and Senator Chuck Thomsen. their offices for the reception, Curtis Suyematsu/Reflections People traveled from as far away Photography for capturing the as Hood River to participate and historic event, Homer and Miki carried placards with Min’s Yasui for hosting the reception, photos and quotes. A special and to Sharon Ogata and her historical reenactment by team for the amazingly delicious George and Keiko Nakata with grandson Heath Hyun Houghton and food that was enjoyed by all. Will Mayer. If you during WWII for those that come and collectively preserve, pro- to visit the site. tect, and interpret historic sites, build it, artifacts, and experiences and they will This project was in partnership elevate the social justice lessons come… with the National Parks Service of the Japanese American WWII and Friends of Minidoka. Impor- experience to highlight ways that ease tant collaborations like these civil and human rights abuses put the pain… are taking place throughout the at risk the rights of all Americans. go the distance… country. Elements of the camps Build so people will come, ease are either located and brought the pain of those that suffered Sentiments from the voice back to the historical sites, or injustices from those abuses in in the 1989 film,Field of restored or reconstructed as in- the past and go the distance to Dreams starring Kevin terpretive features to help tell the prevent others from being sub- Costner, a baseball fan- story of what was once there. jected to those abuses now and tasy about an Iowa corn They are built so those that come in the future. farmer who, after hearing will see and feel the imposing voices builds a baseball threat of the guard towers, the In that vein, Oregon Nikkei En- diamond on his land that brutal exposure of barracks and dowment continues to grow, ex- lures old players from the small living quarters to the ele- pand and build on our founda- magical cornfields. ments of mother nature, or see tion so a broader audience will the lack of regard for implement- come to experience and learn This came to mind as over ing the simplest of dignity saving from our exhibits, programs and 150 volunteers joined to- measures for the functions of events. Our lease at our pres- gether on May 28 for Field daily life. ent location expires in 3 years in a Day, that reconstruct- but perhaps more important, we ed the baseball elements To support these endeavors, need at least double the amount of Center Field at the the All Camps Consortium was of space to meet our needs. We Minidoka National Historic formed and leadership from will be launching a capital cam- Site in Idaho. The back- national Japanese American paign, so if you believe in our stop, bleachers, player’s stakeholder organizations includ- mission and the work we do, we benches, scoreboard, field ing Oregon Nikkei Endowment need your support to ensure the and interpretive elements and all 10 War Relocation Author- future of the organization and

a message from o.n.e.’s executive director executive o.n.e.’s from a message were built as they looked ity confinement sites convened to build a larger Legacy Center. in historic photographs, in in Washington, D.C., from May We need you to go the distance one day of hard labor and 12-14. Dialogue ensued to estab- with us to ensure the lessons of often backbreaking work. This, so lish a successful and sustainable the past mistakes are not forgot- that the field which was so much network and to support the mis- ten and never repeated. more than a sports field, could sion to build stake holder organi- help interpret life in the camp zations’ capacity to individually —Lynn Fuchigami Longfellow

z IN APPRECIATION OF z Dear Friends, organization. Although Amidst all the projects, and LYNN GRANNAN she is stepping away from the hustle-bustle of exhibits going up and coming the board for more chances to smell the roses, down, and treasures being archived, I would like she has promised me that she will still come by to to take a moment to recognize Lynn Grannan who volunteer on projects. So if you see Lynn Grannan recently retired herself from the Board of Directors. please thank her for all she has done for O.N.E. and Lynn is a long-time, nearly original board member remind her that Connie appreciates her and has a who has graciously served as the board secretary seat waiting for her on the board if she gets tired of for many years. She has worked tirelessly on so smelling the roses. many projects and her positive “gambatte” attitude has been a source of strength for the —Connie Masuoka, President, O.N.E.

page 2 Over the past year, Oregon Nik- exhibit news kei Endowment has been hon- ored to feature groundbreaking exhibitions touring across our country. The changing gallery at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center most recently hosted Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps during World War II. This nationally acclaimed traveling exhibit by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission uncov- ers the rarely told story of some 33,000 Nikkei who left concentra- tion camps to work as seasonal farm laborers. Loud radio program. Morgen Above: Oregon Heritage Cultural Featuring a selection of images Young, consulting historian and Commission welcomed Friends of O.N.E. to the Uprooted preview from federal photographer project director of Uprooted, also and special receptions. Russell Lee’s documentation of presented a lecture on the exhib- Below: Nisei panelists shared camps in Oregon and Idaho, this it to an overflowing crowd at the memories about “The Camp community-based exhibit brings Epworth United Methodist Church Without a Fence” at Epworth United Methodist Church. to September 25, this travel- ing exhibit from the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington addresses a lost chapter of Pacific Northwest his- tory. Unsettled/Resettled recalls a time when thousands of Nikkei returned homeless and jobless to their former communities in the Seattle area immediately after World War II.

Interviews, archival footage, pho- tographs, and artwork recount the resettlement experience of

Photograph Courtesy of Rich Iwasaki the families and individuals who found lodging at the Seattle to light new research and shares in Portland. Joining Morgen were Japanese Language School from firsthand accounts from farm special guests who spoke about 1945 until 1959, when it operated laborers themselves. During its their experience of being incar- as a temporary hostel. Unsettled/ display from February 11 to cerated at what became known Resettled is the result of years June 19, 2016, Uprooted was as “The Camp Without a Fence,” of in-depth research, knock- viewed by hundreds of visitors, the first farm labor camp located ing on doors, following leads, including dozens of school outside of Nyssa, OR. and reaching out to community groups, before it headed to the members located far and wide. Japanese American National As we continue to bring first- Stay tuned for some exciting pro- Museum in Los Angeles. class exhibits and programs to grams around this inspiring exhibit our museum, we’re pleased to which will take place throughout During its run, the exhibit was announce the opening of Un- the summer. prominently featured on Oregon settled/Resettled: Seattle’s Hunt Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Hotel. On view between July 7 —Todd Mayberry

page 3 As the school year draws with teachers and students using Amy Wright brought her Jef- to a close, I would like the experiences of her family to ferson High School students to to highlight the work of make the history come to life. the Legacy Center and Historic students and teachers in Taiko drummers from Unit Souzou Plaza as part of their unit on WWII the Northwest and the taught students basic drumming. Japanese American incarcera- ways in which the Oregon In the culminating performance, tion. In a final assignment, her Nikkei Legacy Center and Gambatte…Be Strong, cre- students were to write a piece of the volunteer guides and ated by Ms. Hata, students used historically accurate fiction set speakers support them. I dance, song, drumming, and during the time. In class students begin with account from drama to tell a story of immigra- learned about events and peo- Kirsten Parrott, teacher, tion, community, forced removal, ple of the period. When students Beaumont Middle School. and enduring strength. arrived at the museum for more

education news education research, they received a short On Thursday, May 26, my Sarah Whitcher, middle school introduction, and then moved 8th graders presented teacher from Southwest Charter about the exhibit collecting projects centered around School wanted a student project information and details for their the oral history of a Japa- that could support the goals of writing. Ms. Wright said, “They re- nese American’s experi- our museum and help her stu- ally take this history to heart and ence during World War II. dents connect events of World write beautifully. We ended the These projects, spotlighted War II to the local community. A year with the idea—How do we at the Expo Center, began model of the Portland Assembly prevent this from ever happening with our field trip to the Or- Center was proposed. The stu- again?” egon Nikkei Legacy Cen- ter. From that trip, students wanted to know more, and we used the Densho Project’s online archive for them to listen to interviews and find primary sources related to their person’s experience. I have never seen students so curi- ous, self-motivated, and intrigued by history! Their research led to amazing writing of each student’s person, along with insight- ful reflections.

Second grade students at Buck- dents visited the Legacy Center, Beaumont Middle School student event at man Elementary School became the Japanese American Historic the Portland Expo Center. History Detectives as they tried Plaza, and walked through old to answer the question, “What Japan Town. They visited the happened to old Japan Town in Portland Expo Center, site of the The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Portland?” In the unit developed former Portland Assembly Cen- Center and Japanese American by Buckman teacher Jamie ter. They used the O.N.E. inter- Historic Plaza are excellent re- Brown, the students examined views in the Densho Visual History sources for teachers and students. photographs and maps from the Collection to learn about the I continue to be impressed by Legacy Center’s Museum in a people who had been detained the volunteer guides and speak- Suitcase. Guides led the classes there. Students presented their ers who work with teachers and through the museum and the 3D model, their research and make sure that all students have Japanese American Historic answered questions in April. The a meaningful experience. Plaza. Chisao Hata, Arts Integra- model was on view at the center tion Director at Buckman, worked for two weeks. —Cynthia Basye

page 4 Inspiring Action and Igniting Justice

Inspired by the life and legacy of Minoru Yasui, Oregon Nikkei Endowment presented the Inspir- ing Action and Igniting Justice Symposium on April 23, 2016, at the World Trade Center Portland. Photographs Courtesy of Rich Iwasaki Senator Ron Wyden participated with remarks for the opening session followed by a day-long symposium featuring presenta- tions and breakout sessions on Cross Cultural Activism, Law and Social Change, and Education: Roots to Results. Lunch included a keynote address by Karen Narasaki, who serves on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The symposium closed with Holly Yasui, Min’s daughter, presenting 4th Annual Cherry the screening of documentary-in- Blossom Bazaar works on her father called Never Another Great Success! Give Up. ••• The goal of the event was to

Once again, people lined up for inspire action, ignite justice, and Photographs Courtesy of Rich Iwasaki empower the participants with the doors to open at our an- Holly Yasui and Senator Ron Wyden nual rummage sale of Japanese the idea that one person can welcoming participants to the symposium. collectibles, held April 9 and and does make a difference to 10. Despite the number of items make their world a better place. Chris Ling as well as the following snatched up at the Friday night In addition, the symposium re- distinguished panelists: preview fundraiser, there were still ceived accreditation so attend- plenty of treasures to be found. ees could receive CLE (Continu- Chisao Hata ing Law Education) access to Dr. Samuel Henry Items ranged from lacquerware, justice credits. Justice Lynn Nakamoto dishware, and artwork to kimono, Elisa Dozono yukata, dolls and ikebana sup- The symposium was made pos- Meredith Higashi plies. There was something for sible through tremendous support Peggy Nagae every age, taste, and budget! from the following sponsors: The Honorable Adrienne Nelson Portland JACL (Sustaining Spon- Todd Struble Special thanks to John Beardsley sor), Markowitz Herbold (Support- Scot Nakagawa and Fountain Village Develop- ing Sponsor), Japanese Ancestral Adrienne Cabouet ment for donating the wonder- Society of Portland (Contributing Wajdi Said ful space for the event and for Sponsor), Kodachi Law, Oregon Yanely Rivas the tremendous leadership of State Bar Diversity, and Inclu- the Committee Co-Chairs, Jere sion Department and Innova- In addition to our sponsors, orga- Okada, Marilyn Sholian and Che- tive Housing, Inc./Lyndon Musolf nizers and panelists, we wish to rie Yokota. Thanks to their efforts, Manor (Community Sponsor). express special thanks to Portland the dedicated volunteers, and Our deep appreciation is ex- General Electric and World Trade the generosity of the donors, the tended to session organizers June Center Portland, Iwasaki Bros., event was the most successful to Schumann, Duncan Hwang, and to the many volunteers that date, grossing close to $9,000. Cynthia Basye, Sarah Segal, and helped throughout the day.

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page 6 Oregon Nikkei Endowment is pleased to announce that we’re hard at work on our next community-based exhibition, Captain Hardy and the Black Ship Scroll. Scheduled to open this fall at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, this innovative exhibit will feature a true treasure of our permanent collection, and reveal the intriguing story behind the person who once owned it.

Thanks to funding by the Oregon Heritage Commission, this future exhibit will display one of a handful of existing water- color scrolls which depict the first Perry Expedition to Japan in 1853. But first, before we share our Black Ship Scroll, there is more work behind-the-scenes to care for it and uncover the story it can tell.

On June 6, Exhibit Committee members were able to learn more about this priceless and irreplaceable artifact from paper conservator Elizabeth Chambers and art historian researcher Lynn Katsumoto. As our investigation continues, the committee’s next step is to attempt to solve the mystery behind the former owner of the scroll, Portland’s own Captain William H. Hardy.

Although celebrated at the time in both the United States and Japan, was Hardy really the last surviving member of Commodore Perry’s expeditions? Come find out the answer to this question and more when the exhibit opens on October 15.

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page 7 Breaking the Silence On May 3, Oregon cotton were Nikkei Endowment, introduced near in partnership with Stories of Courage from Our Elders the end of the Oregon Jewish panel discus- Museum and sion. Their father, Center for Harold Okimoto, Holocaust had been a Education, pre- member of the sented “Breaking 522nd Field Artil- the Silence— lery Battalion. The Stories of daughters shared Courage from their father’s our Elders.” The memorabilia from Pacific Northwest the war including College of Art his journal noting hosted this event the liberation of a on their campus. Dachau sub-unit. The organizations had two goals During the plan- for the event: to ning of the focus on the role program, Sandra that storytelling Oberdorfer, then plays in the heal- Photograph Courtesy of Rich Iwasaki Program and Ed- ing process after trauma and to in farm labor camps in eastern Moderator Linda ucation Manager build understanding of Holocaust Oregon during the war. Taka’s Tamura is joined for OJMCHE, by “Breaking the history and the history of Japa- husband, Jim, was a member Silence” panelists. shared the He- nese American incarceration of 442nd Regimental Combat brew phrase “Tik- during World War II. Team, some of whom helped to kun Olam.” She said the phrase liberate sub-units of the Dachau means “world repair” and it has The organizations were privileged camp. George Nakata grew up come to stand for a person’s to have four panelists who shared in Portland where his family ran responsibility to repair the world their experiences of World War II a hotel. During the war, George through social action. In closing, and also talked about their lives and his family were removed to Linda Tamura talked about “Tik- after the war and the lessons we the Portland Assembly Center kun Olam,” and “gaman” (per- can learn from them. and later sent to the Minidoka severance) and the connections concentration camp in southern between communities during the Eva Aigner is a survivor of the Idaho. After the war, he returned war. The event was attended by Budapest Ghetto in Hungary. Her to Portland with his family. Each over one hundred people and extended family did not survive of these individuals continues to many had questions and words the Holocaust. Leslie Aigner share their experiences with the of thanks for the panelists. and his mother and sister lived Oregon community. in the Budapest Ghetto and The Oregon Nikkei Endowment were taken to Auschwitz. Leslie’s Linda Tamura was moderator for and Oregon Jewish Museum and mother and sister did not survive the panel. Linda is the author of Center for Holocaust Education the camp. Leslie was in Dachau Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence: are planning partnered events when it was liberated by Ameri- Coming Home to Hood River for the coming year that will can troops in April 1945. Eva and and The Hood River Issei: An Oral continue to focus on the strength Leslie married before emigrating History of Japanese Settlers in and courage represented by to the United States. Taka Mizote Oregon’s Hood River Valley. “Tikkun Olam” and the persever- grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon ance represented by “gaman.” on her family’s farm. Her father Special guests, Donna Okimoto, volunteered the family to work Cheryl Russell, and Debbie White-

page 8 Nisei Soldiers Inspire Future Generations On May 12, 2016 the National bers of the Hara family Veterans Network, Smithsonian’s traveled back to Washing- National Museum of American ton DC to participate in the History, and the Smithsonian launch and related festivi- Asian Pacific American Center ties that included a recep- launched “The Nisei Soldier Con- tion at Ambassador Kenich- gressional Gold Medal” digital iro Sasae’s residence. “Our online exhibition that centers on father was a proud Nisei… the outstanding military service for those of us who follow, of Nisei soldiers during World War the loads on our backs are II, including those who served in lighter because he chal-

combat, in supporting roles, and lenged discriminatory limits. Members of the Hara family on their way to the as part of the Japan Occupa- His legacy is a grateful, reception at Ambassador Sasae’s residence. tion. The exhibition shares the life nurturing family guided by stories of 12 soldiers, and can be his successes, compassion, gressional Gold Medal display in viewed at cgm.smithsonianapa. generosity and love of life.” the Price of Freedom: Americans org and americanhistory.si.edu. at War exhibition in the Smithson- In addition, a video about the ian’s National Museum of Ameri- A Portland veteran, the late Nisei Soldiers and introduction to can History in Washington DC, George Hara, is one of the fea- the exhibition have now been providing exposure to millions of tured 12 soldiers. Fourteen mem- added to the Nisei Soldier Con- visitors each year.

memorial Sumi Ikeda In memory of Mary Iwasaki In memory of Sumiko Ikata In memory of Richard Iwata Kurtis Inouye Nina & Yick Chinn Betty Jean Harry James Mita tribute Michael & Janice Ishii Ed & Aya Fujii Ron Ikata & Patricia Iboshi &gifts November 1, 2015 Shoun & Grace Ishikawa Frank, Janet & Jennifer Fujitani Sue Nakamura In memory of George to June 15, 2016 Valerie & Carl Itamura Lynn & Scott Grannan & Tomiko Iwasaki Wesley Itamura & Dolly Nguyen Betty Jean Harry In memory of Marcia Iwasaki In memory of Lily Kajiwara Art Iwasaki Art Iwasaki Rodney Ninomiya Alice Ando Ronald & Linda Iwasaki Jana Iwasaki Hisa Iwata In memory of Harry Chizuko Chambers Hisa Iwata John Iwasaki Carrie Saito & Kazuko Morioka Ben & Darlene Demise Dana Kakishita Marcia Iwasaki Eric Ballinger Sho & Loen Dozono George & Amy Kanegae Ronald & Linda Iwasaki In memory of Margie Ogawa Ray & Yasuko Fields Doug & Valerie Katagiri Timothy Wilson & Christi Iwasaki Susan Boulot In memory of Becki Fujii Yoichi Kitayama Doug & Valerie Katagiri JoAnn Ogawa Kruger Hermann Bretsch Ed & Aya Fujii William & Nami Koida Michiko Kornhauser Katie Bretsch Betty Jean Harry Mary Komachi Sylvia Lee In memory of Fumi Haruko Hiromura Michiko Kornhauser Lynn Longfellow & George Shinoda In memory of John Jayne & Shinya Ichikawa Edna Koyama Kim Stone & Robert Maeda Anne Shinoda-Mettler & Esther Doi Kurtis Inouye Penny Lee Don & Kiyo Maekawa Joi Doi Ken & Katie Kawazoe Jean Matsumoto Kiyono Maekawa In memory of Alice A. Kida Hiroshi & Janie Matsushima Sanaye Maekawa Robert T. Iwata, M.D. In memory of Kazuko Hara Ami Kinoshita Misao Minagi Misao Minagi Yoko Iwata Debra & Randy Giltz Michiko Kornhauser Taka Mizote Taka Mizote Connie Masuoka June Moriyasu Sumi Murakami In memory of Ben T. Ishida In memory of Teddy Sato Nobuko Masuoka Samuel Naito Samuel Naito Sumie Ishida Mary Komachi Hiroshi & Janie Matsushima Verne & Aki Naito OHSU Gabriel Park Misao Minagi Joanne Nehler Carrie Saito In memory of Benny Tano In memory of Mineo Inuzuka Sumi Murakami Ricki Ninomiya Nancy Soga Ronald & Linda Iwasaki James Mita Debra Oyamada Lillian Okazaki Rose Sorensen Shiuko Sakai Douglas Onchi Frank & Alice Tanaka In memory of In honor of the Hiroko Stacey Joe Onchi Jean Tateishi Mitsuko Hasuike 25th Aniversary of the Julia Stevens Debra Oyamada Tatsu & Ruth Watanabe Betty Young & the Family of Japanese American Don Davis & Diane Takeuchi Carrie Saito Kent & Carol Wong Mitsuko Hasuike Historical Plaza Misano, Sue & Peggy Takeuchi Karen & Rick Saito Jocelyn White & Lynn Nakamoto Frank & Alice Tanaka Linda Saito, Nozaki Family In memory of Florence In memory of Joe & Toby Onchi Jean Tateishi June Schumann & Yoshio Teshima George Kajiwara Lewis & Jean Tomita Marilyn Sholian Kimberlee Bratcher Lafferty Hiroshi & Janie Matsushima In honor of Hank Mishima Tatsu & Ruth Watanabe Nancy Soga Todd Bratcher Bob & Claire Riddle William Stack & Becky Shoemaker In memory of Ned Takasumi In memory of Linda Tamura & Michael J. Lee In memory of Haru Furukawa Yone Hara In honor of Henry Sakamoto Harue “Mae” Ninomiya Jean Tateishi Cyndi Furukawa, Furukawa Family Ellie Gilbert Charles & Kinuko Akiyama Henry & Atami Ueno Ronald & Linda Iwasaki In memory of Kaz Oda Bill Durig Barbara Uyesugi Linda Soga Mike Iseri In honor of Robin Yasui Ray & Yasuko Fields Alice Watanabe Jean Tateishi & Ray Estacio Ed & Aya Fujii Tatsu & Ruth Watanabe Tatsu & Ruth Watanabe In memory of Bob Hayman Sonia Sheck Frank & Janet Fujitani James W. Wilson, Jr. Nancy Ewert Mary Anne Grams & Lucy (Hartman) Wilson In memory of In honor of Martha Lynn & Scott Grannan Nancy Wissbaum Frances Soejima In memory of & Yoji Matsushima Marcia Hara Marleen Yann Dan Hinatsu Dr. Jim Tsujimura Michelle Davis Betty Jean Harry Homer & Miki Yasui Lilly Irinaga Yoichi Kitayama Nelson Hiraoka Linda Zeuthen Jean Matsumoto Mae & Jeffrey Hirata

page 9 Russell (left) and his host at one of the 442nd/100th memorials.

ther and four uncles served in the U.S. Army during the war. Each time I speak I do more research. I learn more about the history and my family’s experience.

Can you tell us about your re- cent trip to Europe? When I was young we visited my grandfa- ther’s grave in Emmett, ID. Across from his grave were graves from

volunteer spotlight volunteer two young Nisei soldiers, Max and Earl Hosoda. One died in Russell Yamada I had lunch with my aunt and Italy and one in Bruyeres, France, uncle at Ikoinokai one day. As during the liberation of the town You are one of the new- we were talking with people, from the Germans. I wanted est volunteer speakers at I learned about families that to learn more about these sol- the Oregon Nikkei Legacy had lived in the Salem area and diers and the 442nd Regimental Center. What inspired you came back after the war. There Combat Team who were part of to become involved? were only five families that came the liberation. I found an orga- After I retired, I was look- back—not very many. nization in Bruyeres, the Peace ing for a way to contrib- and Freedom Trail Association. ute, to combine my skills and in- I spoke to the Unitarian Church in I contacted a member and he terests toward some purpose that Salem as part of their commemo- took us around the battlefields would help society. I think the ration of the Day of Remem- and monuments dedicated to message of the O.N.E. advocat- brance. We had a social justice the liberating soldiers. We visited ing for social justice and human perspective and I talked about the Epinal American Cemetery rights is important. The rhetoric civil rights and the loss of civil where U.S. soldiers are buried. that we hear today in politics rights for Japanese Americans. Bruyeres and Honolulu are Sister can be frightening to students. Cities because of the Nisei sol- We can present a positive mes- For the school groups, I work with diers. I want to make sure that sage in schools. the teachers and follow their people here know about Peace parameters. One middle school and Freedom Trail Association. Can you tell us a little bit about group had read Farewell to yourself? I grew up in Newberg, Manzanar, so I reread the book. What would you say to others graduated from Newberg HS, When a teacher sends questions about preserving and sharing and then went to Oregon State from students, I try to address this history? The family stories University. My wife Sylvia and I live them. I explain to students how and the history of Japanese in Corvallis. We have two children the experiences of Japanese Americans deserve to be remem- and two grandchildren. I recently Americans during the war were bered. It is so easy to lose things, retired from the dentistry after 42 a “perfect storm.” They were our family’s history. If we don’t years. caught between the war and carry on, some remembrances the effects of Pearl Harbor and will be lost forever. You have spoken various groups. the onslaught of racism that had How do you prepare for these built over many years. There are many ways to volunteer at different audiences? The Deep- Oregon Nikkei Endowment. We are wood Museum in Salem was With each speaking invitation, I always looking for docents, tour guides and front office help, along with volun- more interested in local history. I share some of my family’s experi- teers for special projects and events. did some research on the early ences. My mother’s family was in Contact us at [email protected] or Nikkei homesteaders in the area. the labor camp at Nyssa. My fa- call us for ways you can volunteer.

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THESE THESE October 9, 2016, 10am–12:00pm May 6, 2017 VISION AND VIGILANCE, Minoru Yasui, 75th Anniversary Year of EO9066 An Oregonian Civil Rights Hero / Gerding Theater Portland Expo Center Exhibit, excerpted readings from Citizen Min Pilgrimage to the site of the and facilitated roundtable discussions led by Portland Assembly Center diverse community leaders. SAVE SAVE DATES!