“If there is suffering or pain that is unfairly imposed upon anyone, it’s my duty, it’s your duty
The Minoru Yasui Student Contest is proud to announce its 2021 essay competition on Refugee and Immigrant Experiences. We celebrate the ideas and opinions of students in grades 6 through 12 and challenge them to write an original and thoughtful essay exploring refugee or immigrant experiences. Their essay should also demonstrate an understanding of the life and legacy of Minoru Yasui, who spent over 40 years as a dedicated leader serving diverse and often marginalized communities.
Students are encouraged to research and share meaningful stories about the conditions, challenges, and support experienced by immigrants and refugees coming to the United States. At the same time, we hope to inspire the next generation of leaders who can embrace complex issues as Min Yasui did - with courage, agility, and thoughtfulness.
For more information on contest details, please go to the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project
website:
Here’s what you need to know:
Other resources include:
Please share this information widely, especially with fellow educators and students. We hope you are well and able to channel a little bit of Minoru's spirit of perseverance during these challenging times!
The Minoru Yasui Student Contest is a collaboration between the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project (MYLP) and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO). The mission of the MYLP is to defend civil rights and advance social justice. The mission of the JAMO is to preserve and honor the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest, to educate the public about the Japanese American experience during World War II, and to advocate for the protection of civil rights for all Americans.
“If there is suffering or pain that is unfairly imposed upon anyone, it’s my duty, it’s your duty
to try to alleviate it, because that’s the way in which we gain a better life for all of us.” — Minoru Yasui
The Minoru Yasui Student Contest is proud to announce its 2021 essay competition on Refugee and Immigrant Experiences. We celebrate the ideas and opinions of students in grades 6 through 12 and challenge them to write an original and thoughtful essay exploring refugee or immigrant experiences. Their essay should also demonstrate an understanding of the life and legacy of Minoru Yasui, who spent over 40 years as a dedicated leader serving diverse and often marginalized communities.
Students are encouraged to research and share meaningful stories about the conditions, challenges, and support experienced by immigrants and refugees coming to the United States. At the same time, we hope to inspire the next generation of leaders who can embrace complex issues as Min Yasui did - with courage, agility, and thoughtfulness.
For more information on contest details, please go to the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project
website:
Here’s what you need to know:
Other resources include:
- For curriculum, logistics, and educational resources related to the life and legacy of Minoru Yasui and primary sources about Oregon’s Nikkei community, please contact Jennifer Fang at jennifer@oregonnikkei.org
- For student experience and research guidance, please contact Alan Zhou at alanzhou2018@gmail.com or Kyler Wang at kyler.y.wang@gmail.com
Contest Awards
Junior Division
First place: $200
Second place: $75
Finalists (3): $20
Senior Division
First place: $500
Second place: $200
Finalists (3): $25
The Minoru Yasui Student Contest is a collaboration between the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project (MYLP) and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO). The mission of the MYLP is to defend civil rights and advance social justice. The mission of the JAMO is to preserve and honor the history and culture of Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest, to educate the public about the Japanese American experience during World War II, and to advocate for the protection of civil rights for all Americans.
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