| Lecturer | Curtiss Takada Rooks (Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator, Asian Pacific American Studies | Department of Asian and Asian American Studies, Loyola Marymount University) |
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| Date | 27 April 2023, 17:30-19:00 |
| Venue | Room 921, 9F Central Library, Sophia University Yotsuya Campus *Visitors from outside the university are kindly asked to register at the library entrance. |
| No registration necessary, In-person only | |
| Abstract: | Dr. Curtiss Takada Rooks’ lecture incorporates a diasporic multicultural Japanese American history and experience through the lens of his wife’s pioneer family (she is a Sansei; third generation Japanese American), his family (an interracial “War Bride” family) and his intersectional family linking multiple communities within and outside the Japanese American community. In particular, Dr. Takada Rooks examines the notions of ethnic community revitalization, retention and resilience in the face of the challenges of COVID-19 and racial unrest. Ample time will be provided to interact with Dr. Rooks, so bring plenty of questions. |
| Language | English |
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