LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield for Love, the Lynnfield Democratic Town Committee and the Lynnfield Public Library are sponsoring An Evening of History and Resilience on Thursday, Sept. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Meeting House, 617 Main St.
Lynnfield resident Joyce Fukasawa will be sharing her powerful, personal story. As a young girl, Fukasawa and her family were forced from their home and sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Fukasawa spent the ages of 4-7 in the internment camp.
In her own words, Fukasawa will share what it was like to live behind barbed wire, how her family endured and the lasting impact of those years. Her story is one of hardship, resilience and the strength of memory.
This is a rare opportunity to hear history brought to life through lived experience — an evening that will deepen people’s understanding of the lasting impact of forced incarceration, honor resilience and remind people of the importance of safeguarding civil liberties for all.
Fukasawa was born in Costa Mesa, California, majored in Arts at Colorado’s Women’s College and spent 40 years as a certified interior designer. Fukasawa is a Lynnfield resident, proud member of the Lynnfield Art Guild and a beloved member of the community.
Fukasawa’s presentation begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following her talk and there will be time for questions, reflection and respectful discussion.
This is a community event open to everyone.