He leaves the world a better place in his efforts to teach about this incident in history.

Ugly histories like JA incarceration are being whitewashed.The National Archives is a vital resource for members of the Japanese American community to better understand what our community experienced during WWII.

that was removed from a planned exhibit under orders from U.JACL expresses its concern that the National Archives is pursuing a policy of erasing Japanese American and other histories from the public record.the Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement:A Wall Street Journal article published Oct.

Among them are important records of Japanese American World War II incarceration: Dorothea Langes iconic images of families reporting for forced removal.Lets hope that Shogan and her fellow leaders at the National Archives develop the courage to choose historical accuracy over censorship — or move out of the way for archivists who arent afraid to tell the truth.

and grandchildren in researching their familys information to facilitate the healing from years of trauma passed down through the generations.

hold their government accountable.But his desire to speak at community events and tell the story is what keeps him going

The Stockton Assembly Center Medical Building.Bigotry and xenophobia have no place in our future.

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.