Credit: Heart Mountain Wyoming FoundationAlan Simpson enters the exhibit commemorating his and Norman Minetas lives in public service during the grand opening of the Mineta-Simpson Institute at Heart Mountain in July 2024.

Long-time friend and fellow Manzanar Committee member Glen Kitayama remembered.His care for the next generation was unmatched.

Gann changed my life as a graduate student when he invited me to become part of the Manzanar Committee.Gann also became a good friend.Matsuda choked up and commented.

the daughter of long-time activists Tony Osumi and Jenni Kuida.Ganns passion extended beyond activism — he was also a lifelong hockey enthusiast.

Gann will be remembered for building bridges with people across generations.

His writing and leadership work helped to raise critical awareness of civil liberties and justice.His parents first met when they were students at East L.

none of the individuals incarcerated had committed any crimes related to the executive order.Mukai agrees with Reagans words but says the fight to preserve the civil liberties protections laid out in the U.

desserts that are commonly eaten by Japanese and Latinos.a hot dog stand and a general store.