Primary Source

The Life and Times of Richard Aoki: In His Own Words

Richard Aoki Memorial Committee via The Freedom Archive.

The cover of Richard Aoki's biography featuring his portrait. — Richard Aoki's autobiography, transcribed from oral history interviews by Wayie Ly in July 2006.

Source: Richard Aoki Memorial Committee, The Freedom Archive.

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Lesson Plan

Advocate or Informant? Evaluating the Mixed Legacy of Richard Aoki

Through an exploration of the life of Japanese American activist Richard Aoki, students will examine one man’s story that is more complex than the simple binaries we often find in stories of activism.