Why the Lessons of WWII Incarceration Still Matter Today: A Conversation with Dale Minami
Please join Densho for a conversation with Dale Minami, best known for heading the coram nobis legal team that overturned the conviction of Fred Korematsu, as he connects the lessons of the WWII Japanese American incarceration with the events of today. Interviewing Minami will be Tom Ikeda, founding Densho Executive Director.
After you register, you will be given a link to a free viewing of the documentary, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066, a one-hour documentary about the false information and political influences that led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. This film, directed by Jon Osaki, will provide a helpful historical overview for the conversation with Minami and Ikeda.