Minoru Yasui Legacy (@minoruyasui) 's Twitter Profile
Minoru Yasui Legacy

@minoruyasui

Nikkei #CivilRights Leader | 2016 #PresidentialMedalofFreedom recipient | Social Justice Activist
This account celebrates Min's legacy for future generations.

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A proposal to build a 100,000-acre wind farm surrounding the former Minidoka concentration camp threatens to erase the site’s historic legacy. Please join Minidoka Pilgrimage tomorrow, 10/24 for an update. REGISTER >> bit.ly/minidoka1024

A proposal to build a 100,000-acre wind farm surrounding the former Minidoka concentration camp threatens to erase the site’s historic legacy. Please join <a href="/minidokapilgrim/">Minidoka Pilgrimage</a> tomorrow, 10/24 for an update. 
REGISTER &gt;&gt; bit.ly/minidoka1024
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It’s NOT too late to make your voice heard! Take a quick break, grab your ID, and head to your polling place! Polls are still open, and every single vote counts in shaping our future and democracy! #VoteToday #MakeYourVoiceHeard #ElectionDay #JustVote

It’s NOT too late to make your voice heard! Take a quick break, grab your ID, and head to your polling place! Polls are still open, and every single vote counts in shaping our future and democracy!

#VoteToday #MakeYourVoiceHeard #ElectionDay #JustVote
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Together, let's honor the legacy of Minoru Yasui and work towards a more just society! Subscribe to the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project for inspiring stories, historical insights, and updates on our mission and programs. Subscribe now! minoruyasuilegacy.org/#subscribe #SubscribeNow #Subscribe

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On November 24, 2015, President Obama, President Barack Obama awarded #MinoruYasui the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom – the only Oregonian to receive this honor for his courage and enduring belief in justice. Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/medal-of-freed…

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In 2025, we mark the 10th anniversary of #MinoruYasui receiving the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor. Now, more than ever, we must carry on Min’s courageous fight and #legacy! Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10 #DonateNow #MakeADifference

In 2025, we mark the 10th anniversary of #MinoruYasui receiving the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor. Now, more than ever, we must carry on Min’s courageous fight and #legacy! Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10 #DonateNow #MakeADifference
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Thank you for your continued support and commitment to advancing #CivilRights and #SocialJustice in the footsteps and #legacy of #MinoruYasui. May the spirit of courage and compassion inspire us to build a brighter, more equitable and just future for all! #HappyHolidays

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As 2024 draws to an end, we hope you’ll join us and help carry on our mission with a tax-deductible donation in honor of #MinoruYasui’s #legacy! Now, more than ever, we must carry on Min’s courageous fight for #justice! Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10 minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10

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Join UO School of Law on January 22 in person or online from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for their Annual #MinoruYasui Legacy Presentation featuring a panel discussion exploring Min’s #CivilRights legacy and its ongoing relevance today. Learn more: bit.ly/4a8EiCA

Join <a href="/Oregon_Law/">UO School of Law</a> on January 22 in person or online from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for their Annual #MinoruYasui Legacy Presentation featuring a panel discussion exploring Min’s #CivilRights legacy and its ongoing relevance today.
Learn more: bit.ly/4a8EiCA
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Today, we honor the legacy of #MartinLutherKingJr, whose unwavering commitment to #justice and #equality continues to inspire. On this #MLKDay, we recognize the fears and hopes carried by many in our communities. Let us commit to building a just and equitable future for all.

Today, we honor the legacy of #MartinLutherKingJr, whose unwavering commitment to #justice and #equality continues to inspire. On this #MLKDay, we recognize the fears and hopes carried by many in our communities. Let us commit to building a just and equitable future for all.
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One month left! The #MinoruYasuiStudentContest deadline is March 1! Students—review contest details, resources & submit your artwork to honor Min’s legacy! 🔗 Enter here: minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest Spread the word! #StudentVoices #ArtForChange #FutureLeaders

One month left! The #MinoruYasuiStudentContest deadline is March 1!

Students—review contest details, resources &amp; submit your artwork to honor Min’s legacy!

🔗 Enter here: minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest

Spread the word! #StudentVoices #ArtForChange #FutureLeaders
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Victoria G. Valles Garcia, 8th grader at ACMA Beaverton Schools, is our 2025 #MinoruYasui Student Contest Jr. Division 1st place winner! Learn more: bit.ly/4jRSTGF #StudentContest #HumanRights #YouthVoices #LegacyOfJustice minoruyasuilegacy.org/post/2025-stud…

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Celebrating #StudentVoices: Abigail Lee, 9th grader at CerritosHS, is our Senior Division First Place winner of the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! See her full piece and artist statement: bit.ly/4jadbtI #HumanRights #LegacyOfJustice bit.ly/4jadbtI

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Celebrating young #changemakers—Freya Albert earned 2nd Place in the Junior Division of the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! Her work honors the legacy of the WASPs & connects their fight for recognition to Min Yasui’s. See more: bit.ly/3SfZAX2 bit.ly/3SfZAX2

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Honoring #YouthVoices! Katherine Messner (11th grade, Burlingame HS) is our Senior Division 2nd Place Winner! Katherine's artworks features Marsha P. Johnson—capturing resistance, resolve, & LGBTQ+ history. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZB8cLE bit.ly/3ZB8cLE

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Tongdan Jia, 8th grader at Ames MS (IA), earned Honorable Mention in the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest for her entry on Empress Wu Zetian—who redefined power and broke gender norms in China. bit.ly/3SxlKEd #YouthVoices #WomenInHistory bit.ly/3SxlKEd

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Congratulations, Tavia (Bend Senior High, OR) – Honorable Mention in our 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest. Tavia writes: “#Activism lights the way forward, like a lantern shining in the darkness.” Learn more: bit.ly/4kRtHzY #LegacyOfJustice bit.ly/4kRtHzY

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#VolunteersNeeded for the 2026 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! Help support planning, educational materials, and judging! Fill out our interest form today and inspire the next generation! minoruyasuilegacy.org/2026-mysc-volu… #YouthForJustice #EducationForChange #LegacyOfJustice #MYLP

#VolunteersNeeded for the 2026 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! Help support planning, educational materials, and judging! Fill out our interest form today and inspire the next generation! minoruyasuilegacy.org/2026-mysc-volu…

#YouthForJustice #EducationForChange #LegacyOfJustice #MYLP
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On view through Sept 6, 2026 at the Oregon Historical Society, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙞 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮: 𝘼𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧y, honors the family's legacy of justice. 🔗 ohs.org/yasui ohs.org/yasui

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Today we celebrate the birthday of #MinoruYasui—#CivilRights leader, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and lifelong advocate for justice. In his honor, we're excited to announce the theme for the 2026 Minoru Yasui #StudentContest. #StudentVoices minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest