May 18, 2021Member-onlyPeace and Dignity Overcome OppressionThe Cultural Effects of World War II on Three Generations of Japanese Americans — Marion Konishi was a happy 16-year-old living a comfortable life with her parents and younger brother in Los Angeles in 1941. They’d go to the movies every Saturday night and they’d attend baseball games whenever they could. …Japanese American11 min readJapanese American11 min read
May 18, 2021Member-onlyThe Power of Faith and HopeJapanese American’s Words Inspire Optimism — In 1943, Marion Konishi Takehara graduated as the valedictorian of Amache Senior High School, in Colorado, while interned at a camp for Japanese Americans. …Japanese American4 min readJapanese American4 min read
Jun 17, 2016Japanese American’s World War II Commencement Speech Exemplifies Faith and Hope in America During Difficult TimesIn 1943, Marion Konishi Takehara graduated as the valedictorian of Amache Senior High School, in Colorado. Amache was an internment camp for Japanese Americans that were forced to relocate from their Pacific Coast homes following the attack on Pearl Harbor and Executive Order 9066. Last month, at 91 years old…Human Rights4 min readHuman Rights4 min read
