Several times in our nation’s history, political leaders have been faced with balancing constitutional rights with issues of national security. These decisions were colored by many factors, including wartime hysteria, misinformation, sensationalized media, and racism. The workshop session will cover the historical background of the Japanese American incarceration during World War II, connections to current events and other communities, and the ongoing lessons of discrimination, civil liberties, and justice.

JACL workshops make explicit the lessons of the WWII Japanese American experience through content that emphasizes the universal issues of identity, community, patriotism, civil rights, and justice that continue to be relevant. Including perspectives from community activists and former incarcerees!

We charge a $25 registration fee to hold limited spaces and decrease no-shows. The value of the workshop lasts a lifetime - especially hearing from WWII camp survivors - plus we offer a $100 gift certificate back for all who attend the whole day.

2022 NEH Teachers at Manzanar National Historic Site

Sacramento Japanese American Citizens League

Fresno, CA - March 4, 2023

Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 9am - 3:30pm PT

Clovis Community College Herndon Campus

390 W. Fir Ave, Clovis CA 93611, RM. 308

Workshop attendance includes:

- $100 gift certificate

- 0.5 Units of CEC

- Lunch and Refreshments

- JACL teaching materials ($150 in value!)

- A lifelong of learning!

Fresno USD Teachers will have their registration fee covered by the school district!

Our 2023 workshop series is sponsored by: The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), The CA Civil Liberties Program from the CA State Library, A bequest from former JACL National Education Committee Chair, Greg Marutani, The Fresno, Monterey, and San Fernando Valley JACL Chapters