A Conversation with Dr. Mitchell Maki

Asian American History 101

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 31. We were so excited to connect with Dr. Mitchell T. Maki, the President and CEO of the Go For Broke National Education Center. Dr. Maki is lifetime educator, author, and a leading scholar on the Japanese American redress movement. The Go For Broke National Education Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy and lessons of the Nisei World War II veterans. “Go For Broke” was the motto of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an Army unit composed of Japanese Americans from Hawai’i and the mainland United States. We’ve talked about the 100th and 442nd previously on our podcast, but we’re always happy to continue to raise awareness around their bravery and dedication to this country despite the mass incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during the war. In our conversation, Dr. Maki shares some keys to making history relevant, why continuing to talk about this time is essential, the importance of intersectionality, and so much more. You can learn a lot and help the Go For Broke National Education Center by visiting their YouTube channel and website as well as making a donation. The funds help spread awareness and education through virtual and physical exhibits. We especially love the Hanashi Oral History Collection! For previous episodes and information, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at [e-mail].