Kojima, Wade (1/6/2023)

Kojima, Wade (1/6/2023)

Wade Kojima, a Sansei with roots in Hawaii, describes his involvement in the JACL's redress efforts in Minnesota and Ohio. First via involvement with a Japanese American youth organization, and later as a board member of the Twin Cities JACL Chapter and Redress Chair of the Cleveland JACL Chapter, he shares his observations of the intergenerational dynamics between Nisei and Sansei at the time of the redress movement. He recalls the challenges of being an outsider trying to gain the trust of community members in Cleveland, the support he received from his wife's family, and the names of many individuals who were involved in redress efforts in the Midwest. He also discusses lessons learned about leadership styles and personal reflections on the subject of intergenerational trauma.

2023-01-06

video

Kagasawa, Katherine

Kojima, Wade

Intergenerational dynamics

Intergenerational trauma

Japanese American Citizens League

JACL

Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

Cleveland, OH

Redress

Sansei

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