Beyond Loyalty: The Story of a Kibei

The narrative follows Minoru Kiyota, a young man whose education and life were upended by the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. After a troubling FBI interrogation, he refused to declare loyalty, resulting in his confinement at Tule Lake Segregation Center. Amid harsh conditions, he faced the option to renounce his citizenship, a decision he made despite his age. Kiyota's story highlights the anger and resilience against the injustices he endured, shaping his identity and future during four years of incarceration.