Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga

Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga was an activist and historian known for her efforts to uncover and share Japanese-American experiences during World War II. She played a key role in researching the internment of Japanese Americans, helping to preserve their stories and promote understanding of this injustICE. Her work contributed to redressing the wrongs done to those who were forcibly relocated and interned in camps, and she advocated for civil rights and acknowledgment of this historical trauma. Her contributions have helped ensure that this chapter of history is remembered accurately and compassionately.