From Internment to Empowerment
Interned at 2 years old at the Topaz Camp during World War II, Alice talks about life since then.
Alice Hirai
Salt Lake City, UT
Added: April 2, 2008
Alice is in these Series:
Asian American Voices | Women's Voices |
Associated Tags:
Asian Americans | Education | Fairness | Family Values | Japanese American | Japanese Internment | Justice | Race and Ethnicity | Voice | Women |
Change doesn't happen through one voice, one charismatic leader, or one amazing organization (or even a really great archive!). Change begins when each of shares a positive thought, a brave hope, or an inspiring story with friends, family, and our communities, asking open-ended questions, and then beginning a dialogue that just might lead to some action.
With a projector, through a webinar or conference call, or gathered round a computer, you can host a screening of 3 to 5 of your favorite 1000 Voices storytellers. The stories and tools can focus discussions, rally support for a local effort, or help describe the impact of policies on real people.
Sure, you can share these films at a Beltway briefing or a townhall meeting. But why not make it a potluck dinner, a "powergirl's night," or a brownbag lunch with co-workers? Or have a vote to decide whose story the group liked best and why, and let us know.
Extend the learning by sharing the fact sheets related to this video and discuss how your community fits into that picture. Use our customizable invitations and posters to announce your event by clicking Print Shop, on the right or below.
Created by some of the most effective, most respected organizations on the issues related to this video, these resources can help guide discussions at your screening event.
10 Simple Ideas To Empower Women
Simple tips for empowering women, and how men can help.
American Sociological Association (PDF)
Race, Ethnicity and the Health of Americans, a report issued by the ASA on how race remains an important social factor in understanding disparities in the well-being of Americans.
Black and Brown Together
An article in The American Prospect by David Bacon describing success stories of African American and Latino political cooperation.
Tomorrow's leaders need to understand the power of the story. If you're a high school or college leader or educator, here are materials, created by education experts that untap the video's dialogue potential in classroom discussions and assignments.
PBS POV: USA in Three Words
Explore diverse perspectives of the United States.
PBS: The Theory of the American Founding: Why Equal Protection of the Law?
Examine the Declaration of Independence and other historical quotes in relation to the idea of human equality and equal protection under the law. High school levels.
PBS: Women Today: An Editorial
Consider women's fight for equal rights, in the past and today. Write an editorial about a topic relating to the women's rights movement and the issues presently surrounding women's rights in America and around the world.
Here is information specifically designed for grassroots organizers on issues related to this video.
Diverse Communities Are Strong Communities - Action Alert
Urge your elected officials to include the viewpoints of ALL parts of their constituencies in their decision-making. This tool will make sure they receive your message right in their inboxes.
100+ Ideas to Promote Gender Equity in Schools and Beyond
This list includes more than 100 ways for you to break gender barriers, from the Myra Sadker Foundation.
Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs
The American Psychological Association's Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs (OEMA) seeks to increase the scientific understanding of how both culture pertains to psychology, and how ethnicity influences behavior.
Women's Voices Count! - Action Alert
Write to your leaders directly to urge them to do what they can to place more women in visible leadership roles in government, our media, and in the places where decisions that affect our lives get made. This Action Alert will send a personal letter right to their inboxes.
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