

154: Unabridged Interview: Karen Korematsu
May 7, 2024
Karen Korematsu, daughter of civil rights activist Fred Korematsu, shares her father's story of defying unjust internment during World War II. They discuss the legacy of Korematsu v. United States, origins of courage, reopening of the Japanese American Incarceration case, and pursuit of social justice. An insightful conversation on historical injustices and the importance of standing up for civil liberties.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Legacy of Korematsu v. United States
02:14 • 20min
Exploring the Origins of Courage and Conviction
21:58 • 4min
Revisiting Injustice: The Japanese American Incarceration Case
25:43 • 12min
Legacy of Resilience and Pursuit of Social Justice
37:40 • 5min
Interview with Dr. Karen Korematsu and Podcast Recommendation
42:30 • 2min