JANM Statement on the 2024 Presidential Election

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) respects the democratic process to select the next president of the United States. As an institution whose mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity, JANM is committed to democracy and to standing against divisiveness and discrimination. The Museum continues to welcome all visitors to its exhibitions, events, and programs.

“As we come to terms with an election that poses challenges for civil rights, both here and globally, we honor our obligation to history by using its lessons to shine a light on the imperfect present and to help shape a more just future. Let us continue to fulfill our founders’ vision for JANM as a beacon of civil rights and remain steadfast in our mission,” said Ann Burroughs, JANM President and CEO.

“JANM must continue to vigilantly share the hard-fought lessons accrued from our history. As we enter this new era, we must work together to relentlessly safeguard civil rights, connect the past with the present, and show that the lessons of our history are more relevant and urgent than ever,” said Bill T Fujioka, chair of the JANM Board of Trustees. 

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