and its impact on the Japanese American community.

yet Korematsu defied the orders.The history of the Japanese American community is a story that cannot afford to be lost in time.

his loyalty and patriotism to the nation.Korematsus work is more relevant than ever and I am proud to lead efforts to honor his fight for equality.Japanese American National Museum.

YAMAMOTOFred Korematsu (left) with Judge Marilyn Hall Patel.which included a public apology and compensation to Japanese Americans who were incarcerated.

This legislative package is endorsed by.

and National Asian American Pacific Bar Association.Our Japanese ancestors were part of that massive wave of newcomers who sought only the opportunity to better themselves – an opportunity afforded to them by an America that was more generous back then.

Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of The Rafu Shimpo.But this message of Christian love seems to be lost on the right wing.

immigrant) who lives amongst usat Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.