Several Japanese American Women Activists, such as Susan Hayase, Kathy Masaoka, Marcia Hashimoto, Yuri Kochiyama, Tsurus for Solidarity and those who fought for redress and reparations will be honored by this exhibition. San Jose Nikkei Resisters quilt as well as NJAHS collaborative quilt will be on display as well as historic artifacts and art from the camps. Japanese American artists Judy Shintani, Reiko Fujii and Lucien Kubo’s art will be on display. A panel discussion on women’s activism with UCSC alumni Frank Abe and Melissa Bailey Nihei. Reception will follow.
AAWAA MEMBERS BEING SHOWN: Judy Shintani, Reiko Fuji, Lucien Kubo