Decades ago, the common experiences of Japanese Americans and Black citizens developed into a coalition that worked to support their communities. Join us as we engage in a panel with former Black Panther Party members to learn about the historical context of the Party’s work with Japanese Americans, and what a future roadmap for continued and expanded solidarity with all marginalized communities looks like in 2023 and beyond.

This program will feature Fredrika Newton, president and co-founder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation and former rank-and-file member of the Black Panther Party; Robert Lee Johnson, historian, lecturer, and leading member of the Black Panther Party’s Compton branch; and Clark Bailey, founding member of musical group The Lumpen and member of the Black Panther Party. The discussion will be moderated by Kathy Masaoka of Nikkei Progressives and National Nikkei Reparations Coalition.

This program is presented by the Japanese American National Museum and the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy in partnership with the Huey P. Newton Foundation.

DR. HUEY P. NEWTON FOUNDATION MEMBERS: Email publicprograms@janm.org to receive a code for your free tickets.