The indignation didnt stop there.

Silence em-powers abusers and wrongdoers.The pilgrimage opened with a land acknowledgement and welcome from Jeremiah Joseph of the Lone Pine Paiute Shoshone Tribe.

He also served on the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.who acknowledged the Manzanar Committees critical role in the founding of the National Historic Site.We return to Manzanar because we believe it is our duty to honor our families and to say that what happened here must never be forgotten and must never happen to anyone anywhere.

the Manzanar Pilgrimage serves as an important place to examine current conflicts.600 people attended the pilgrimage and visited the Manzanar National Historic Site.

and director of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations.

as we gather at the Ireito (the monument in the cemetery).enriching our nation with their profound truth of reality.

including the need to work for peace and justice.As we celebrate this event and celebrate our cultures coming together.

Vesak is a time to reflect on the Buddhas teachings.as so many look to America to lead with its profound commitment to true internal freedom.