"We were American citizens. We were incarcerated by our American government in American internment camps here in the United States. The term 'Japanese internment camp' is both grammatically and factually incorrect."
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George Takei, an iconic figure in American pop culture, is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the groundbreaking television series "Star Trek." Born on April 20, 1937, in Los Angeles, California, Takei spent his early childhood in Japanese internment camps during World War II, an experience that profoundly shaped his advocacy for social justice and LGBTQ+ rights. Today, he is celebrated not just for his acting career but for his powerful voice in the fight against discrimination and for his poignant storytelling that resonates across generations. His legacy is a testament to resilience, creativity, and courage.
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"Up until the time I was cast in 'Star Trek,' the roles were pretty shallow - thin, stereotyped, one-dimensional roles. I knew this character was a breakthrough role, certainly for me as an individual actor but also for the image of an Asian character: no accent, a member of the elite leadership team."
George Takei"When Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the same-sex marriage bill, my blood was boiling. I had been silent, but that night, Brad and I watched the news and saw all these young people pouring out on Santa Monica Boulevard venting their rage, and I said, 'I have to speak out.'"
George Takei"When Pearl Harbor was bombed, young Japanese-Americans, like all young Americans, rushed to their draft board to volunteer to fight for our country. That act of patriotism was answered with a slap in the face. We were denied service and categorized as enemy non-alien."
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"What is important is the reliability of my posts being there to greet my fans with a smile or a giggle every morning. That's how we keep on growing."
George Takei
"Gene Roddenberry continually reminded us that the Star Trek Enterprise was a metaphor for starship Earth. And the strength in this starship came from its diversity, coming together and working in concert as a team. That is the strength of our countries, Canada and the United States. We are nations of diversity."
George Takei"The arc of our history is toward more equality being expanded to more and more people."
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