Restoring America’s Promise: The Fight for Justice

Featuring Dr. Mitchell T. Maki
President & CEO, Go For Broke National Education Center

Join us for an impactful and interactive presentation on the poignant history of the Japanese American World War II experience. Nationally recognized redress movement scholar Dr. Mitch Maki explores the period starting with incarceration and military service and culminating in the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Blending historical facts with community anecdotes and audience perspectives, Dr. Maki fosters dynamic dialogue, connecting the Japanese American soldiers’ legacy to the enduring strength of democracy.
J-Sei
1285 66th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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FREE admission - register by October 19 at
bit.ly/americaspromisejsei
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For more information, email Gina Nieto at gina@goforbroke.org

Upcoming Dates

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (San Francisco)
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Lake Merritt Breakfast Club (Oakland)
By invitation only
Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
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Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (San Jose)
Friday, October 23, 2026
Details coming soon
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Past Dates

Monterey JACL
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Cal State Monterey Bay
Monday, September 14, 2026

The fall 2026 "Restoring America's Promise" presentation has been made possible by the generous support of the K/T Foundation.