Author Dr. Satsuki Ina on A Mother’s Love: "The Making of a Dissident”

Join us for an evening of community as we learn about Dr. Satsuki Ina's work, activism, and her book "The Poet and The Silk Girl: A Memoir of Love, Imprisonment, and Protest." She shares her mother’s WWII incarceration story, linking wartime racism and political failure to lessons for today.

Dr. Satuski Ina, a psychotherapist turned author and co-founder of Tsuru for Solidarity, a non-violent social justice organization led by survivors and descendants of the WWII roundup and imprisonment of Japanese immigrants and their American citizen children, will share the story of her mother's' torturous struggle to protect her children from harm driven by what scholars concluded was the result of, "war-time hysteria, racism, and the failure of political leadership."

Discussion will follow regarding the story's relevance for today's tyrannical repetition of history and what needs to happen now.

About the "Strong Women For These Times" Speaker Series

This event is part of the Strong Women For These Times Speaker Series, created in response to the ongoing challenges facing women, gender non-conforming individuals, and marginalized communities. At YWCA Berkeley/Oakland, we believe that conversation is a catalyst for social change. By providing a platform for thought leaders, activists, and artists, we aim to challenge injustice, inspire advocacy, and promote resilience in the face of adversity.

What to Expect:

🥪 Free Food – Enjoy snacks and refreshments while engaging in meaningful conversation.

🗣️ Q&A – Ask questions and learn about Dr. Satsuki Ina's personal journey and experiences.

📖 Books - Network and get Dr. Satsuki Ina's Book!

Ticket Information:

This event offers a sliding scale ticket price with three options: $1, $5, $7, or $10—pay what you can to support our programming! If you need a free ticket or additional assistance/accommodations, please email egalvez@ywca-berkeley.org, and we will be happy to accommodate you until we reach capacity. We will also do our best to fulfill requests as needed.