Its the honor of my lifetime to carry LTSCs rich history forward with Peter Gee as my co-executive director and build upon the legacy of former executive directors.

a sobering reminder of what happens when we allow bigotry and xenophobia to go unchecked.Their voices serve as a vital reminder of a dark chapter in our nations history that must never be forgotten.

It was a privilege to be joined by 25 camp survivors and numerous community members who shared their powerful stories of incarceration and early immigrant experiences.000 Japanese Americans began with an executive order —one that the Supreme Court failed to declare unconstitutional.Roosevelts signing of Executive Order 9066 on Feb.

20 presented House Resolution 12.as a Day of Remembrance at the State Capitol.

was a staging ground where over 4.

but to ensure we never repeat these injustices.a batch of steamed rice was poured into the usu (a large.

the team from the Japanese American National Museum wield their mallets to pound rice.the Orange County-based group of civic-minded volunteers and philanthropists who provide activities and services in the region.

400 people attended the festivities.including a bleacher section with cheering fans.