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Date Published
Author
Jeff Yoshimura
Word count
1078
Language
English
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None

Summary

This is Jeff Yoshimura's personal story about his grandfather, who immigrated to the United States from Japan in the 1910s and faced significant challenges, including internment during World War II. Despite these hardships, his grandfather persevered and achieved the "American Dream" through hard work and determination. The experience has influenced Jeff's appreciation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and his advocacy for understanding and combating racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans. As a leader in marketing and customer experience at Snyk, he emphasizes the importance of humility, kindness, and helping others, particularly during times of social unrest.