Dr. Karen Korematsu's
Closing Keynote

Join us for our closing Keynote Address, delivered by Dr. Karen Korematsu on Saturday, March 1 at 4:20 pm.  

A Story to Inspire You and Your Students to Stand Up for Diversity and Protect Our Democracy 

Discover the story of Fred Korematsu, a 23-year-old American citizen who stood up for his Constitutional rights during one of the most challenging times in U.S. history. Against the will of his family and community, Korematsu defied the military's wartime orders for "all persons of Japanese ancestry" to leave their homes on the West Coast and appealed his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from his daughter, Dr. Karen Korematsu, as she shares insights into Fred's life, including one of the most infamous civil rights cases in U.S. history and his path to being awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Connect with history and be inspired by a remarkable story of courage, resilience, and enduring belief in the American values of liberty and justice for all that still resonates today.