Minoru Yasui Legacy

The final two weeks are here—there’s still time to participate and share widely! Submissions for the 2026 #MinoruYasui Student Art Contest close Sunday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest #StudentArtContest #StudentVoices minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest

Happening tomorrow! Oregon Connections: Incarceration, a virtual event presented by Oregon Historical Society, with Kimberly Jensen and Peggy Nagae (MYLP Co-Founder) Event info: January 29, 2026 | 12–1 PM Learn more and register in the link below: ohs.org/events/oregon-…

In the spirit of #MinoruYasui, we #celebrate #compassion, truth, and standing up for one another. Thank you for being part of our community seeking justice for all. Wishing you peace, warmth, and hope this holiday season. #HappyHolidays #Grateful #JusticeForAll

Today we celebrate the birthday of #MinoruYasui—#CivilRights leader, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and lifelong advocate for justice. In his honor, we're excited to announce the theme for the 2026 Minoru Yasui #StudentContest. #StudentVoices minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest

On view through Sept 6, 2026 at the Oregon Historical Society, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙞 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮: 𝘼𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧y, honors the family's legacy of justice. 🔗 ohs.org/yasui ohs.org/yasui

#VolunteersNeeded for the 2026 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! Help support planning, educational materials, and judging! Fill out our interest form today and inspire the next generation! minoruyasuilegacy.org/2026-mysc-volu… #YouthForJustice #EducationForChange #LegacyOfJustice #MYLP

Congratulations, Tavia (Bend Senior High, OR) – Honorable Mention in our 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest. Tavia writes: “#Activism lights the way forward, like a lantern shining in the darkness.” Learn more: bit.ly/4kRtHzY #LegacyOfJustice bit.ly/4kRtHzY

Tongdan Jia, 8th grader at Ames MS (IA), earned Honorable Mention in the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest for her entry on Empress Wu Zetian—who redefined power and broke gender norms in China. bit.ly/3SxlKEd #YouthVoices #WomenInHistory bit.ly/3SxlKEd

Honoring #YouthVoices! Katherine Messner (11th grade, Burlingame HS) is our Senior Division 2nd Place Winner! Katherine's artworks features Marsha P. Johnson—capturing resistance, resolve, & LGBTQ+ history. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZB8cLE bit.ly/3ZB8cLE

Celebrating young #changemakers—Freya Albert earned 2nd Place in the Junior Division of the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! Her work honors the legacy of the WASPs & connects their fight for recognition to Min Yasui’s. See more: bit.ly/3SfZAX2 bit.ly/3SfZAX2

Celebrating #StudentVoices: Abigail Lee, 9th grader at @Cerritoshs, is our Senior Division First Place winner of the 2025 #MinoruYasui #StudentContest! See her full piece and artist statement: bit.ly/4jadbtI #HumanRights #LegacyOfJustice bit.ly/4jadbtI

Victoria G. Valles Garcia, 8th grader at ACMA @BeavertonSD, is our 2025 #MinoruYasui Student Contest Jr. Division 1st place winner! Learn more: bit.ly/4jRSTGF #StudentContest #HumanRights #YouthVoices #LegacyOfJustice minoruyasuilegacy.org/post/2025-stud…

One month left! The #MinoruYasuiStudentContest deadline is March 1! Students—review contest details, resources & submit your artwork to honor Min’s legacy! 🔗 Enter here: minoruyasuilegacy.org/student-contest Spread the word! #StudentVoices #ArtForChange #FutureLeaders

Join @Oregon_Law on January 22 in person or online from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for their Annual #MinoruYasui Legacy Presentation featuring a panel discussion exploring Min’s #CivilRights legacy and its ongoing relevance today. Learn more: bit.ly/4a8EiCA

Today, we honor the legacy of #MartinLutherKingJr, whose unwavering commitment to #justice and #equality continues to inspire. On this #MLKDay, we recognize the fears and hopes carried by many in our communities. Let us commit to building a just and equitable future for all.

As 2024 draws to an end, we hope you’ll join us and help carry on our mission with a tax-deductible donation in honor of #MinoruYasui’s #legacy! Now, more than ever, we must carry on Min’s courageous fight for #justice! Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10 minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to advancing #CivilRights and #SocialJustice in the footsteps and #legacy of #MinoruYasui. May the spirit of courage and compassion inspire us to build a brighter, more equitable and just future for all! #HappyHolidays

In 2025, we mark the 10th anniversary of #MinoruYasui receiving the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor. Now, more than ever, we must carry on Min’s courageous fight and #legacy! Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/honor-yasui-10 #DonateNow #MakeADifference

On November 24, 2015, @POTUS44, President Barack Obama awarded #MinoruYasui the #PresidentialMedalofFreedom – the only Oregonian to receive this honor for his courage and enduring belief in justice. Learn more: minoruyasuilegacy.org/medal-of-freed…