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Japanese Americans

Coverage of Japanese Americans in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 23 · 12:53 UTCMost recent: Aug 19 · 10:00 UTC
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  • WORLDAug 19 · 10:00 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    What The Intercept Is Reading

    The article reviews several books, focusing on Karen Tei Yamashita's Questions 27 & 28. This novel explores the varied political and personal narratives surrounding the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. It utilizes a multi-formatted structure to examine the infamous loyalty questionnaire administered to incarcerees.

  • POLITICSMay 23 · 12:53 UTCAP NEWS
    This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids

    Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were incarcerated during WWII Japanese American detention, draws parallels to current immigration raids under President Trump. He criticizes the administration's portrayal of immigrants as national security threats, echoing historical injustices faced by Japanese Americans.