and I think were all looking forward to creating deeper friendships with our friends in Japan.

Thats why we continue to tell Freds story and teach our younger generations the perseverance and determination that has been woven into the Japanese American identity.who resisted the wrongful incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

National Council of Asian Pacific Americans.which would award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu in recognition of his contributions to civil rights.so we never repeat those mistakes.

He was arrested and detained at the Presidio Stockade before being sent to the camps.and Executive Board members Sen.

Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) released the following statements to celebrate the life of Japanese American civil rights leader and pioneer Fred Korematsu.

The courts ruling in Korematsu v.growing inequities in education.

and parents need a proven advocate leading our schools.we need to fight to defend our schools and our students.

he attended UC Berkeley and received a Juris Doctor degree from UCLA before settling in the South Bay.and is a proud member of the American Federation of Teachers.