TED-Ed: Ugly history: Japanese American incarceration camps | Densho

The video follows Aki Kurose, a Japanese-American, from the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 through her family's internment during WWII, and the post-war challenges they faced. It highlights the impact of Executive Order 9066, life in internment camps, and the eventual US government apology in 1988. Aki's journey from internment to becoming a teacher and advocate for racial equality is also chronicled.

What actions did Aki take to continue her education while in the internment camp?

What was the outcome of the landmark Supreme Court case regarding the detention of American citizens?

How did Aki Kurose contribute to the fight against racial discrimination after the war?