Monday, March 24, 2025 | 7pm to 8:30pm
Online Talk: RSVP
Join Densho and the Localized History Project for a virtual workshop exploring the histories and stories of young Japanese Americans impacted by wartime incarceration. The workshop will share histories of schooling and resistance during Japanese American incarceration, the enduring legacies of this history in New York State, and how Densho utilizes oral histories to preserve, share and pass on this history.
About Densho
Densho is a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 with the mission to preserve and share the oral histories of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II, ensuring their stories are not lost. The organization uses digital technology to provide access to firsthand accounts, historical images, and educational resources, emphasizing themes such as democracy, civil rights, and the consequences of wartime hysteria. The term “Densho” means “to pass on to the next generation,” reflecting the organization’s goal of passing on an important American story that continues to resonate in discussions about equity and justice for all.
URL: https://densho.org/
