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One of our photographers, Tracy Kumono, has her complete set of photos (1,005) on her website where you can download photos (password: janm) or order individual prints from her directly.

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Award-winning journalist and photojournalist Ann Curry was the featured speaker at the Japanese American National Museum's 2019 Gala Dinner—Vision and Commitment: Our Journey of Renewal. She was introduced by JANM's President and CEO Ann Burroughs.

The 2019 Gala Dinner paid tribute to JANM’s Charter Members—the first individuals and families to see and believe in the importance of the museum and its enduring role in our democratic society. The program featured poet and educator Amy Uyematsu, scholar and author Barbara Kawakami, World War II Military Intelligence Service veteran and author Edwin Nakasone, and photographer Stan Honda—all JANM Charter Members.

JANM’s Bid for Education grant program raises money at its Gala Dinner each year to provide free bus transportation and museum admission for more than 17,000 primary and secondary school students from Title I schools and groups who have demonstrated financial need. It also supports K-12 educator workshops, the development of free printed and digital resources for educators, docent recruitment and training, and many other educational initiatives.

Each year at its Gala Dinner, JANM pays tribute to the members of our community who have passed away since the previous Gala. These remarkable individuals all played significant roles in helping JANM fulfill its mission. The video presentation was accompanied by music performed by Grateful Four, an a capella group of the Grateful Crane Ensemble that tries to connect to their Japanese American culture while giving back to their community through the power of song.