Interview: Johnnie Morton

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Johnnie James Morton, Jr. was born in Inglewood, CA in 1971, the son of an African American father and Japanese American mother. Morton is a former professional football player. 

This album introduces the following 5 clips from his interview on February 7, 2000 followed by his profile.

1. Attending Japanese school

2. Making a speech in Japanese

3. Talking with Grandmother

4. Growing up and identity

5. Gained appreciation of his multiracial heritage through participation in Nisei Relays

* Original interview clips were posted in the Discover Nikkei Interviews section.

Slides in this album 

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Video interview

editor — Last modified Jun 28 2021 1:49 a.m.


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