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Between the tracks and freeway – Yonsei Memory Walk, February 17, 2018

February 12, 2018February 19, 2018 By fmw

Walkers gathered at  Central Fish Co., 1353 Kern St., and strolled 3 miles of Fresno downtown streets, and returned to Central Fish for a post-walk conversation – where walkers share their experiences with the group.  This special route focused on the history and presence of Japanese culture in downtown Fresno.

Nikiko welcomes the walkers.

Nikiko reads from a 1950’s document about the practice of ‘red lining’ areas not deemed investment worthy because many residents were minorities and people of color.  Walkers strolled neighborhoods between Highway 99 and the train tracks that were red-lined neighborhoods.  All but a handful of the scores of Japanese-owned businesses and gathering places are now shuttered.

 

History and significance of these neighborhoods.From Yonsei Facebook post:  “Almost 100 people joined our mindfulness memory walk in downtown Fresno! An amazing turnout… and gearing up for Monday, February 19, at the Fresno Fairgrounds Assembly Center Memorial… in remembrance of Executive Order 9066, which led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. We remember, reflect, and recommit to the work of justice and healing.”

Nikiko Masumoto and a team of amazing folks with the Yonsei Memory Project’s (YMP) Days of Remembrance joined the FMW walk on Saturday morning, February 17 to mindfully explore a downtown Fresno route that includes Japanese architecture, culture, businesses, artwork, and monuments.

the Droge Building, built in 1922, where Japanese Americans had to register for internment assignments in 1942.

 

Brynn Saito at the Droge Building. Artwork by Patricia Miye Wakiba.
Fresno’s historic Japan-town.
Walking near razor wire – triggering memories or imagination of internment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s a note from Nikiko:   “I am very proud to share these events in February! Brynn Saito and I, along with a team of amazing folks like Patricia Wakida and Lori D Clanton, put together Yonsei Memory Project‘s Days of Remembrance! Arts in action! Memory as resistance! Gathering in healing!”

 

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