ADVOCATE NOW: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In honor of Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on January 30, 2025, the Korematsu Institute’s founder and president, Dr. Karen Korematsu, and vice president and director of education, Courtney Peagler, discuss the importance of advocacy and education and the small steps we all can take to stand up for what is right.

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How can you be an advocate? It may seem daunting, but once you haveidentified a cause you are passionate about, there are many things you can doto support it from voting to volunteering to writing your local legislator. Findsome things you can do to advocate now for issues that are important to youwith our, “Five Simple Steps to be An Advocate” below. In 2010, the Governor of California signed the legislative bill establishing thefirst Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on January 30 inperpetuity. It is the first statewide day in U.S. history named after an AsianAmerican. Since 2010, seven more states have honored Fred Korematsu onJanuary 30. Each state has its own story. Each is an example of civicparticipation and advocacy in action. If you are interested in celebrating FredKorematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution to your state, check outthe “How to Bring Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution”informational flyer below.

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