Ep#130: Redress and Resilience w/ Mitch Maki

I Spark Change Podcast

In this episode, Rick interviews Dr. Mitch Maki, the president of the Go for Broke National Education Center and a pioneering scholar in civil rights education. Dr. Maki is a distinguished author and speaker, renowned for his work on the Japanese American redress movement. His award-winning book, Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress, has made a lasting impact in the field. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Maki shares his insights on social justice, equality, and the profound lessons of history, offering an inspiring perspective on how to drive meaningful change in our world.

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We will discuss the following:

️⭐️ Discover the pivotal role Japanese American soldiers played in securing civil liberties and how their legacy led to the landmark Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

️⭐️ Learn how the Go for Broke National Education Center educates and inspires future generations by sharing the courage and patriotism of Japanese Americans during World War II.

️⭐️ Explore how Mitch Maki emphasizes the importance of unity, dialogue, and community in creating lasting social change.

️⭐️ Hear about the Torchbearers program, which equips young Americans of all backgrounds with the inspiration and tools to champion social justice in their communities.

️⭐️ Learn from Mitch Maki about the significance of dropping your buckets where you are and making a difference in your immediate surroundings to build a better world.

Know more about Mitch Maki
Website
https://goforbroke.org/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mitchelltmaki/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-t-maki-0b7523117/
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