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Fred Korematsu
On Fred Korematsu Day, there is an Asian-American woman from the governor's office who seems moved and a white woman from the city who seems uncomfortable. The room is diverse, but mostly brown and youngish. There is a large portrait of an old white man in a black robe. There are, in fact, five of these, the only decor lining the wooden walls. We are at the Depaul College of Law. We are here for Chicago's inaugural Fred Korematsu Day. It is the first holiday to honor an Asian-American, celebrating the birthday of the man who defied Japanese-American internment. Read more