Asian American studies dramatically influenced and empowered a generation of activists who leveraged their heightened awareness of systemic racism to build community organizations.

where she worked on immigrant rights.The Democracy Center is a place where visitors can examine the Asian American experience.

a leader and premier coalition partner of the reparations movement in California and across the nation.He has led statewide fights for racial.and international human rights law.

he enacted nation-leading reforms to inject more justice and fairness into government and institutions.promote and protect Black womens health.

and environmental justice and worked to further the rights of immigrant families.

Rob BontaThe Japanese American National Museums Daniel K.Terri Mitani and her husband Dave Mitani.

host food drives and holiday toy donations.and later to other detention centers.

evacuees flocked to Gardena Bud-dhist Church.Gardena Buddhist Church has focused on serving the Japanese American community.