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Japanese-American internee. Little child being evacuated with his parents to Owens Valley Internment Camp Manzanar over 200 miles Los Angeles

Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo

Source: Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.

This entry was posted in Decisions that Matter, Guided by a Cause and tagged Culture & Society, Historic Figures, People on December 1, 2021 by Jessica Volkening-Hayes.

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