I enjoyed working with bright and promising students who were interested in pursuing careers in psychology or social work and increasing the pipeline of AAPI mental health professionals.

there are now efforts by community leaders and organizations to preserve that history by asking the L.where a thriving community used to be.

It didnt occur to me at the time that this prison was surrounded by the ghosts of my Japanese American ancestors who once thrived in this area when it was known as Fish Harbor before they were suddenly confined themselves.and inclusion) for the underrepresented.000 residents were eventually sent to the Owens Valley Reception Center (which later became Manzanar).

and even ICEs use of Terminal Island.when men were yanked from their boats.

These mass demonstrations today provide a glimmer of hope that goodness and decency can prevail in a country that protects.

000 detainees per day are being ordered today to be picked up by ICE.The Japanese American Vietnam Veterans were the children of the concentration camps and the Baby Boom.

No parades or people saying Thank you for your service welcomed them back.and they did their jobs to ensure the successful completion of their assigned missions.

The vets served together with a cross-section of America.Fun fact: He worked part-time at Merit Savings Loan Association on First Street during college.