It is with great honor to orchestrate the preservation and relocation of the Jailcell that Min Yasui was held captive in during the start of WWII. The jailcell was removed from the recently closed Multnomah County Courthouse and relocated to the Japanese American Museum of Oregon. Min Yasui is considered a leader amongst the Japanese American community and was illegally incarcerated during WWII for violating curfew laws imposed on Japanese American Citizens due to racial fear during the war.

President Barack Obama awarded Yasui a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, pointing out that “Min never stopped believing in the promise of his country” despite facing dire injustices. “He never stopped fighting for equality and justice for all.”

March 28 has been recognized by the State of Oregon as Min Yasui Day to commemorate and honor Min’s Legacy.