Throughline Our Own People (2021)
Mar 17, 2022
Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American activist known for her pivotal role in social justice movements, shares her experiences from wartime internment to her passionate advocacy for Black liberation and Asian American rights. She reflects on the solidarity needed in the wake of the Atlanta spa shootings, draws connections between historical and contemporary struggles, and emphasizes the importance of collective care. Kochiyama's deep ties with Malcolm X and the birth of the Asian American movement illustrate the necessity of unity in the fight against systemic oppression.
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Malcolm X's Assassination
- Yuri Kochiyama witnessed Malcolm X's assassination.
- She bravely offered comfort amidst chaos, cradling his head.
Black-Asian Relations
- Yuri's presence at the assassination raised questions about Black-Asian relations.
- It highlighted the complexities of intersectionality in social justice movements.
Yuri's Father's Detention
- Yuri Kochiyama's father was unjustly detained after Pearl Harbor.
- He died shortly after his release, likely due to complications from the detention.
