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April 13th 2021: How to Avoid Repeating History: Understand It.

There are aspects of America’s history that haven’t always made it into the history books. In this episode, Toby Asai Loftus returns, this time to share the real history of Japanese-American Incarceration during World War II. His mother, Mitzi Asai Loftus, was in the 4th grade when her family was removed. Toby has grown up hearing the family stories and has often given talks with his mother to children and adults to share the real-life experiences and ripple effects of the racism that took their lives apart. This is a historical account that remains family-friendly, but (hopefully) will spark

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Toby Asai Loftus

Toby Asai Loftus works in IT and has performed in the Newport Symphony for over fifteen years. He is a third generation Japanese American. His mother, Mitzi Asai Loftus and her entire family were unconstitutionally incarcerated for three years during WWII - except for four brothers who served in the US Armed Forces in the Pacific theater. Ms. Loftus was a 4th-6th grader during the incarceration. She is now 87, has written a memoir about her family's experience and has given talks for decades on this subject. Toby has assisted her in many talks as well as giving talks of his own. He recently made two trips to Japan with his mother about which he blogged extensively, including Japanese family

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https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/3948/rise-n-shine-not-just-for-mornings-anymore Rise ‘n Shine! Not Just for Mornings Anymore. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/3948/rise-n-shine-not-just-for-mornings-anymore There are aspects of America’s history that haven’t always made it into the history books. In this episode, Toby Asai Loftus returns, this time to share the real history of Japanese-American Incarceration during World War II. His mother, Mitzi Asai Loftus, was in the 4th grade when her family was removed. Toby has grown up hearing the family stories and has often given talks with his mother to children and adults to share the real-life experiences and ripple effects of the racism that took their lives apart. This is a historical account that remains family-friendly, but (hopefully) will spark conversation as well as deeper compassion for those experiencing racism. To learn more or find out how you can be a guest, visit www.RiseAndShineAsOne.com. VoiceAmerica | Talk Radio | Online Talk Radio studio@voiceamerica.com false DD/MM/YYYY

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