Lecture: The Japanese American Incarceration and Bellevue, May 13

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Bellevue College will host a lecture by David Neiwert examining the history of Japanese American incarceration and its continuing impact.

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Lecture: David Neiwert on Japanese American Incarceration and Its Lasting Impact

Bellevue College will host a lecture by David Neiwert examining the history of Japanese American incarceration and its continuing impact on communities, including Bellevue.

Event details

  • Date: Wednesday, May 13
  • Time: 2:30 PM
  • Location: D Building, Room D106

Use this link to join online.

  • Passcode: 065704

Neiwert is an award-winning journalist and author whose work often explores extremism, democracy, and civil rights. His book “Strawberry Days: How Internment Destroyed a Japanese-American Community” focuses on the local effects of incarceration during World War II and its lasting consequences.

This lecture will provide historical context and examine how the legacy of incarceration continues to shape communities today. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend in person or online.

Last Updated April 28, 2026