Graham O. Bertram
2026 Student Art Contest: Junior Division, Honorable Mention
8th Grade – Arts & Communication Magnet Academy, Beaverton, OR
Seeking justice for all means following the constitution, defending others, and protecting the standards our founding fathers put in place, regardless of people’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or appearance. The constitution is challenged every day, and seeking justice helps defend it, one step at a time.
In Minoru Yasui’s time, Japanese-Americans were treated like dirt, taken away, and killed because of the fear that people held in their hearts. If you compare this to what’s happening currently, we can see that the hateful banners and concentration camps from World War II America aren’t too different from ICE buildings and detention camps we see today. This is a problem because it was deemed unconstitutional to pull the Japanese-Americans away from their families, and it was acknowledged and apologized for by president Reagan in 1988. Now, we have a tyrant ruler that is driven by hate, once again disregarding the constitution.
In October of 2025, protesters gathered around the Portland ICE facility in inflatable costumes. I believe that the spirit of Minoru Yasui lived on inside of them, driving their initiative and helping them uphold the rule of law and seek justice for immigrants and others of a different race and nationality.
Minoru Yasui ended up arrested for violating the curfew set against Japanese-Americans on March 28th, 1942. This day would later be known as Minoru Yasui day, celebrating one of the most prominent justice-seekers in our community.
A thoughtful reminder of how shared memories and cultural interests can bring people together. The Daft Punk Costume is a fun choice for music fans who want to celebrate an iconic electronic music duo with a recognizable look at themed events or Halloween gatherings.
The comparison between the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans and present-day detention facilities is a strong claim, and I wonder how you would weigh the legal distinctions courts have drawn between the two. Yasui's willingness to be arrested to test an unjust curfew shows how individual acts can build precedent over time. Do you think symbolic protest alone can shift constitutional interpretation, or does it require sustained legal challenges alongside it?
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The legacy story highlights the value of remembering people and preserving meaningful community connections. Events that celebrate shared memories can also leave room for creative expression, with a Donnie Darko Skeleton Costume adding a unique seasonal touch.
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Food often serves as a bridge between sports and local heritage. Scrandle explores this relationship through examples drawn from football venues around the world.