On Pearl Harbor Day 2016, jim justice interviews Fumio Otsu, a Japanese American, who was born in a US concentration camp ("internment camp") during World War II. Fumio tells of the experiences of his family and others in being removed from their homes with maybe seven days notice. Fumio and jim talk about Executive Order 9066, "No No"s, assembly areas, what the camps were like and what life was like after the war when people returned to their communities. AND, How does this relate to President-elect Trumps comments (threats) about rounding up Muslims today?
Allegiance, the Musical - http://allegiancemusical.com/#xFWRMqCEOy4VS9xC.97
A movie about George Takei's (Star Trek's Sulu) family's experience in a camp. His family included those who said, "No No", and those who said, "Yes, Yes" to the loyalty oath. The musical is airing nationally on Tues., Dec. 13. Check schedule for theatre near you.
Japanese American Citizens League - https://jacl.org/
JACL Seattle - http://jaclseattle.org/
The Seattle Chapter JACL has been unafraid to tackle difficult and, often, controversial issues related to the wartime experience of their community and other civil rights issues.
http://densho.org/
A grassroots organization dedicated to preserving, educating, and sharing the story of World War II-era incarceration of Japanese Americans in order to deepen understandings of American history and inspire action for equity. It houses an extensive digital collection of materials, including oral histories, about internment and beyond.
Seabrook Farm - http://www.albany.edu/jmmh/vol2no1/seabrook.html
Seabrook Farm in New Jersey was one of the largest sponsors for Japanese Americans who were willing to leave a concentration camp on the West Coast (mostly) during WWII to work on the farm.
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