Floyd Cheung - The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration

The video discusses the editor's work on diversifying the American literary canon by focusing on forgotten Asian American writers. It highlights the anthology on Japanese American incarceration during WWII, detailing the unjust internment and varied responses. The anthology is structured chronologically, covering pre-camp life, internment experiences, and post-camp reflections. It includes diverse literary voices and documents like the Loyalty Questionnaire, illustrating the complexity of reactions and the ongoing impact of race-based injustice.

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