During World War II, the United States incarcerated over one hundred thousand people of Japanese descent. Many of these were imprisoned within California and many of them were citizens. Though the United States has acknowledged this history and even apologized to Japanese Americans for it, it’s still a topic that we rarely examine and discuss. This two-part lecture will spend time understanding the history of these camps, daily life there, and their perceived role in the war effort. In doing so, it will dive deep into an uncomfortable time, and yet a time that holds many lessons for this country and its future.

This two-part lecture is part of the FABulous Fall Lecture Series and takes place both online via Zoom and in-person at the Thousand Oaks campus.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.