“But Where Are You Really From?” Lasting Reverberations of Japanese American Incarceration, the Model Minority Myth, and Contemporary Anti-Asian Hate

Name: “But Where Are You Really From?” Lasting Reverberations of Japanese American Incarceration, the Model Minority Myth, and Contemporary Anti-Asian Hate
Start: 2026-01-20T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-20

By Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00pm EST

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A proud descendant of Japanese American incarceration camp survivors, Jen Brock will share how her family's experience during World War 2 still resonates today, especially amid continuing questions about what it means to "be" American. From the model minority myth to the rise in anti-Asian hate to everyday micro-aggressions, Jen brings forward an important part of American history and the Asian American experience that is too often overlooked or ignored.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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