Restoring America's Promise

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.

Monterey JACL
424 Adams St.
Monterey, CA 93940

Sunday, September 13, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FREE event - register by September 11 at bit.ly/americaspromisemonterey
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For more information, email Gina Nieto at gina@goforbroke.org

Upcoming Dates

J-Sei (Emeryville)
Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (San Francisco)
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cal State Monterey Bay
Monday, September 14, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Details here
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Lake Merritt Breakfast Club (Oakland)
By invitation only
Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
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The fall 2026 "Restoring America's Promise" presentation has been made possible by the generous support of the K/T Foundation.

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