FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT: Families Intersecting with History
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Discover Nikkei presented the program: FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT - Families Intersecting with History on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California. Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, with her daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Warren Furutani and their sons Joey and Sei shared their involvement in the community from redress to public service to grass-roots organization. The program was moderated by Prof. Mitchell Maki. Presented in conjunction with Discover Nikkei and Nikkei Community Day.
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From One Generation to the NextFROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT Saturday, May 17, 2008 This program was presented in conjunction with the National Museum’s 2008 public program series—Redress Remembered: A Moment of National Redemption—that commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, Discover Nikkei, and Nikkei Community …
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Mitchell T. MakiMitchell Maki was the moderator of the program. He is the dean of the college of Health and Human Services at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A licensed clinical social worker, Maki earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, Master of Social Work, and Ph.D. in social work from …
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FamilyAiko Herzig-Yoshinaga and her family were the focus of this public program. They shared personal and family stories as well as involvement with community activism and education.
Left to right: Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga, Sei Furutani, Joey Furutani, Lisa Furutani, and Warren Furutani. |
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Warren FurutaniWarren Furutani is the State Assemblymember for California’s 55th District. For over 35 years in public service and community involvement, he has been recognized as a civil rights advocate for the Asian American community. Among some of his achievements, Furutani was the first Asian Pacific American elected to the Los …
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Sei FurutaniSei Furutani is a graduate student in the Sport Management Master’s program at California State University, Long Beach to prepare for a career as a collegiate athletic director. Graduated in 2004 from UC Irvine with a degree in Criminology, Law, and Society. Worked at Gruen Associates, a Los Angeles-based architecture …
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Aiko Herzig-YoshinagaAiko Herzig-Yoshinaga played a pivotal role in both the coram nobis cases, NCJAR’s lawsuit, and the redress campaign through her historic research at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., including as the senior research associate for the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) hearings. She worked as …
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Video - Part 1Introduction by Mitch Maki.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 1 |
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Video - Part 2Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga speaks on her family and her role in the Japanese American community.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 2 |
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Video - Part 3Lisa Furutani shares memories of growing up and the civil rights movement.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 3 |
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Video - Part 4The story of how Lisa and Warren Furutani met.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 4 |
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Video - Part 5Warren Furutani talks about growing up.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 5 |
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Video - Part 6Warren Furutani shares ideas of self-empowerment.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 6 |
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Video - Part 7Warren Furutani talks about raising children.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 7 |
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Video - Part 8Sei and Joey Furutani talk about what it was like to grow up in their family.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 8 |
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Video - Part 9Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga shares one of the regrets in her life.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 9 |
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Video - Part 10The panel answers questions from the audience.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 10 |
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Video - Part 11Warren Furutani shares his insights on education policy.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 11 |
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Video - Part 12Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga recalls some of her research work on the issue of redress.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 12 |
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Video - Part 13The panel answers more audience questions.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 13 |
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Video - Part 14FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT closing remarks.
From One Generation to the Next - Part 14 |
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