“Why Our Story Must Be Told,” a discussion of 2025 survey data on public knowledge of the World War II Japanese American incarceration, will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 5 p.m. PT on Zoom.

According to a recent YouGov poll, the incarceration is considered unjust or shameful by about two-thirds (66%) of Americans, and only 13% of Americans regard it as justifiable. In 1942, a national opinion poll showed that 93% of Americans supported the government’s actions.

Speakers: Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder and executive director, AAPI Data; Karen Umemoto, Ph.D., professor and endowed director’s chair, UCLA Asian American Studies Center.

They will address the following questions: What does the public know about JA history? How can we use these insights to deepen collective understanding, amplify underrepresented voices, and advocate for inclusive curricula and public programs?

Registration: bit.ly/why-our-story-must-be-told

Info: janm.org/democracy/events/2025-05-28/why-our-story-must-be-told

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