Kathy Nishimoto Masaoka
Sansei female. Born May 7, 1948, in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Grew up in Boyle Heights, attending the Maryknoll Catholic School. Went to the University of California, Berkeley, during the Asian American Studies movement. Involved in numerous activist community groups in Los Angeles, such as the Asian Women's Group and the Community Workers Collective. Worked for causes in Little Tokyo related to youth, workers' rights, and housing. Worked on the redress movement, particularly in outreach and education.
Interviews
Kathy Nishimoto Masaoka Interview I — ddr-densho-1000-542
October 9, 2023.
Los Angeles, California.
3:10:52 — 33 segments.
3:10:52 — 33 segments.
Kathy Nishimoto Masaoka Interview II — ddr-densho-1000-544
November 2, 2023.
Los Angeles, California.
2:42:54 — 26 segments.
2:42:54 — 26 segments.
