The Preamble

The Preamble

It Shouldn’t Have to Happen to You for You to Care

My family was incarcerated in the 1940s. Today, some of them live in fear of ICE.

Oct 30, 2025
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In the 1940s my family was unjustly imprisoned because of their race. It forever changed the trajectory of our family.

My grandmother lost two babies in the camps. My grandfather lost his job and home.

Their experience caused wounds that we are still dealing with today as a family. Many of the people incarcerated have said, “never again” and yet, it is …

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