Over 70 years ago, over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry were forced from their homes and into makeshift barracks behind barbed wire fences and armed guards. They were incarcerated without charge or due process, and most lost everything. My mother was one of those people.

She was a 4th to 6th grade girl at the time, and is now 87. She will be giving two free talks on her family’s experience, one at the end of January, and one at the end of February, as part of the McMenamins History Pub series.

These talks are a rare opportunity to hear the story first-hand from a survivor, and previous talks have been standing room only. Mark your calendars and attend if you can. And be sure to come up and introduce yourself to her and me!

Mom has two talks:
Tuesday, January 28, 6:30pm, Edgefield, Blackberry Hall, Doors open at 5pm

Monday, February 24, 7pm, Kennedy School Theater, Doors open at 6pm

If you are interested in learning more about this history, including seeing pictures and videos from other talks my mother has given, I have compiled an extensive list of resources here.