Kawai received warm embraces and a basket of vegetables.

Her bravery and unswerving dedication to justice should be recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Because she was victorious in her suit.

government forced more than 120.Endos selfless courage has gained more attention but continues to be overlooked.Densho explains why her case is not as well known as those ofKorematsu.

It has been nearly 26 years since Fred Korematsu received his medal and nearly 80 years since Endo won her legal victory for Japanese Americans.Minoru Yasui and Mitsuye Endo Tsutsumi — challenged this incarceration in court.

and CAPAC Executive Member Rep.

This imprisonment was based solely on their Japanese ancestry and in a presidential proclamation has been called one of the most shameful chapters in our nations history.The awards will be presented to: Dr.

Ono took his mothers maiden name sometime in the 1990s.for his years of public service in the court system and his work to ensure the civil and human rights of those in the justice system.

who served with him in the Superior Court.He is the Tom Hanks of the nightly news.