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Karen Narasaki is an American civil rights leader and activist with a long-standing commitment to social justice issues. Narasaki received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law. After law school, she worked as an attorney at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, a non-profit organization that provides legal services and advocates for the civil rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. In the early 1990s, Narasaki played a leading role in the successful campaign to pass the federal Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided reparations to Japanese Americans who were interned during World War II. She also worked on issues related to immigration, voting rights, and language access, and has served as a board member of numerous organizations, including the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and the National Immigration Law Center. In addition to her legal work, Narasaki has been a prominent voice in the media on issues of race and civil rights. She has appeared on national news programs and been interviewed by major newspapers and magazines. She is also the author of numerous articles on civil rights issues. Narasaki has received numerous honors and awards for her work, including the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund's Justice in Action Award, the UCLA School of Law Public Service Award, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Trailblazer Award. Narasaki continues to be an advocate for social justice issues, and has spoken out on a range of topics, including immigrant rights, hate crimes, and police reform. Her work has had a significant impact on the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and she has been a tireless champion for civil rights and equal justice under the law. [[Category: Civil Rights Activists]] [[Category: πΊπΈπ―π΅]] [[Category: Nikkei]] [[Category: Sansei]] [[Category: April 4 Births]] [[Category: 1958 Births]]
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