THE FRED T. KOREMATSU INSTITUTE
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TRIBUTE GIFTS
Donors may give a tribute gift to the Korematsu Institute in honor of or in memory of a friend, family member, or colleague. When making a donation, you may specify your gift in the “Your Note” section. Upon request, a card will be sent in the mail to the honoree or the family member of someone you wish to memorialize.
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In Honor Of
Paul and Dr. Hideko Bannai
Lori Bannai
Lucas Matsumoto, Abbie Matsumoto, Hailey Fan, Jayden Fan, our four grandchildren
Christine Dea
Paul Kobayashi
Jose R. Padilla
Fred T. Korematsu
Asian Pacific Islander Capitol Association
Karen Korematsu
With gratitude to Karen & the Institute’s commitment to education & ethnic studies,
Jeffrey Hsi
Cobi Narita
Rockwell Chin
Geoge Takei
Fred is my hero
Nicholas Merrill
Don Tamaki, Attorney
In honor of his justice work
Jose R. Padilla
Fred Korematsu
Happy Birthday, Fred! Thank you for always reminding us to stand up for what is right!
Lisa Oyama
Fred Korematsu
Gerald Rosen
Fred Korematsu
To honor the fighting spirit of Fred, and for others to know of his fights.
Tlaloc Tokuda
Fred Korematsu
It’s important for Fred’s achievement, internment Japanese and significant of executive 9066 taught US history class more than a paragraph.
Georgiana Uda
Fred Korematsu
We believe in Fred & what he stood for. Those issues are just as important today as they were before.
Diane Yen-Mei Wong & Nelson Dong Wong
Fred & Kathryn Korematsu
So thankful for Fred and Kathryn Korematsu, and their individual and coupled legacy. Blessings for these Curriculum Kits!
Carol Dolezal
Karen Korematsu
In honor of Fred and the important work you continue to do. Incarceration camps can never happen again! Thanks for fighting the good fight!!
Joan Haratani
Karen Korematsu
Fred Korematsu’s lesson continues on, thanks to amazing daughter, Karen Korematsu. Thank you, Karen!
Satsuki Ina
Karen Korematsu
In honor of Karen for carrying on the legacy of her father. Thanks for continuing to educate the country about the deprivation of civil liberties.
Kenji Taguma
Karen Korematsu
Thank you for your years of dedication and commitment to ensure that we never forget your family’s sacrifices!
Doreena Wong & Jenny
Karen Korematsu & Ken Korematsu
With love to our dear friends Karen & Ken, who help keep their Father’s light burning bright.
Robert Berger & Lori Kaplan
Native American Heritage Month
I’m donating in honor of Native American Heritage month and the good things this organization fights for.
Anonymous
Scott McCaig Family
Wayne Watari
In Memory Of
Babi Yar Massacre victims
Gerald Rosen
Mr. Morimasa Horiuchi
Eugene Y. Shiwotsuka
Marilyn & Larry Jones
Cecy Korematsu
Fred & Kathryn Korematsu
Paul & Jayne Dewitt
Roe Sumiko Yatabe
I’m donating in remembrance of my mother, Roe Sumiko Yatabe, who was five when she and her family were interred by the Canadian government. Never forget!
Graydon Yatabe
My Grandparents
In honor of my grandparents incarcerated at Topaz. Thank you, thank you, thank you for what you do.
Anonymous
My Grandparents
In honor of Grandparents that taught me respect, inclusion, and appreciation for all things.
Arthur Baker
Mae Matsumoto Griffith
Anonymous
Rosemary
My late grandmother Rosemary shares a birthday with Fred Korematsu. This donation is my way of honoring both their memories.
Robert Prinz
Hazel L. Retherford
My Great Aunt taught elementary school at the internment camps at Rohwer, Arizona.
Kathy Lease