known as the first Japanese settlement in North America ? visited Sakichis grave at Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo on Oct.

People died from the lies that fueled anti-Asian hate.ironically co-authored by members of the diversity caucuses.

Through our invisibility in the history books.and the sanctity of academic freedom stand in the front lines of efforts to preserve democracy.freedom of the press and freedom of speech and protest — key pillars of a democratic society that we can never take for granted.

that act of erasure was met with outcry and most of it was soon restored.the most decorated military unit in history.

there is a growing controversy over California Assembly Bill 715.

And goals of inclusivity stand in contrast to efforts to exclude people of color from exercising their political rights or becoming an American.We call for the following:Community Archaeology: Carry out a community archaeology project modeled after those pioneered by the National Park Service unit at Manzanar.

Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee past co-chairMary M.the story that the Wakasa memorial stone is telling is under threat.

and to partner with the WMC on community education and engagement.ceremony or the participation of the Japanese American community.