AC·TIV·IST: A PERSONAL MEMOIR BY WARREN T. FURUTANI
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ACTIVIST: A PERSONAL MEMOIR
Author: Warren T. Furutani
Publisher: Self Published: 2022
Type: Paperback: 272 Pages
Condition: New
ISBN: 9798218066130
DESCRIPTION
In his recently written memoir, “ac-tiv-ist, noun: a person who works to bring about political or social change”, Warren T. Furutani writes about his more than 50 years of being a student, community and political activist.
The book reflects his perspective from different times in his life and his personal evolution and growth. It covers his role in helping organize the Asian and Pacific Islander American social justice movement, his career in community service, education and politics and a perspective on current issues and lessons learned.
AUTHOR
Warren Furutani is a fourth-generation Japanese American and former politician. Before being elected to the California State Assembly, he served on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education and the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. As an assemblyman, Furutani sponsored legislation to organize graduation ceremonies for Japanese Americans who were evicted from their college campuses during the war. He also spearheaded legislation to make January 30 an official day for honoring Fred Korematsu .
Author: Warren T. Furutani
Publisher: Self Published: 2022
Type: Paperback: 272 Pages
Condition: New
ISBN: 9798218066130
DESCRIPTION
In his recently written memoir, “ac-tiv-ist, noun: a person who works to bring about political or social change”, Warren T. Furutani writes about his more than 50 years of being a student, community and political activist.
The book reflects his perspective from different times in his life and his personal evolution and growth. It covers his role in helping organize the Asian and Pacific Islander American social justice movement, his career in community service, education and politics and a perspective on current issues and lessons learned.
AUTHOR
Warren Furutani is a fourth-generation Japanese American and former politician. Before being elected to the California State Assembly, he served on the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education and the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. As an assemblyman, Furutani sponsored legislation to organize graduation ceremonies for Japanese Americans who were evicted from their college campuses during the war. He also spearheaded legislation to make January 30 an official day for honoring Fred Korematsu .