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  • Solidarity: The Black Panther Party Discusses the History and Future of Coalition Building

    2023年08月26日

    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 an...

  • Addressing the Roots of Antisemitism Within Marginalized Communities

    2023年05月16日

    Holocaust Museum LA and the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at JANM present a discussion on the roots of antisemitism that exists within marginalized communities. Panelists Robin Toma, Executive Director, Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission Jordanna Gessler, Vice President of Education and Exhibits, Holocaust Museum LA Alison De La Cruz, Community Self-Determination and Cultu...

  • JANM Mourns the Passing of the Museum’s Honorary Board of Governors Member Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura

    2022年12月12日

    LOS ANGELES, CA – The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is deeply saddened by the passing of Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, a recipient of the US Medal of Honor, the country’s highest military award for valor. Miyamura was a member of the Museum’s Honorary Board of Governors. He passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on November 29, 2022. He was ninety-seven years old. Miyamura was born on October 26, 192...

  • Japanese American National Museum Volunteers Host Kokoro Craft Show on October 30, 2022

    2022年10月07日

    LOS ANGELES, CA – Volunteers of the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will host the 2022 Kokoro Craft Show with over fifty vendors at the Museum on Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The craft show is a free, in-person event and JANM Members will receive early entry into the show starting at 9:30 a.m. Shoppers who spend $25 will receive free, same-day admission to the Museum’s exhibitions and a 10% d...

  • Author Discussion—Invisible Vision with Roy Wesley

    2022年07月16日

    In Person RSVP Virtual RSVP Join Roy Wesley for a conversation around Invisible Vision, which tells the story of his father, Dr. Newton K. Wesley, who was an American contact lens pioneer. He will be in conversation around Dr. Newton K. Wesley’s impact on Roy’s own life as well as the field of optometry. This program is supported by the Asian American Optometric Society. We are thankful ...

  • Celebration of Life for Secretary Norman Y. Mineta June 25 at LA’s Japanese American National Museum

    2022年06月21日

    WHAT: A celebration of the extraordinary life of U.S. Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, chair of the board of trustees at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM). Secretary Mineta died May 3 at age 90. Read JANM’s statement on his legacy and passing. WHO: Local, national and international guests will gather at JANM to celebrate and remember Secretary Mineta, who was imprisoned at the Heart Mountain concent...

  • 30th Anniversary Benefit

    Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or via livestream for JANM’s 30th Anniversary Benefit! On behalf of the Board, staff, and volunteers, thank you to our sponsors and to everyone who helped to make our first hybrid fundraiser such a success. Your generous support and faith in our mission means so much to us. Thank you for lifting us up with your generosity and unwavering commitment to JANM.

  • JANM’S 2019 NATSUMATSURI FAMILY FESTIVAL OFFERS FREE FUN FOR EVERYONE

    2019年07月24日

    Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will present its annual Natsumatsuri Family Festival on Saturday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the summer celebration featuring Japanese and Japanese American performances, crafts, and activities is free. Craft activities will include origami, shave ice suncatchers, and JANM’s ever-popular paper hat making. Visitors will also be able to...

  • PROF. MITCH MAKI TO GIVE OVERVIEW OF REDRESS; PANEL TO DISCUSS OTHER GROUPS' STORIES ON AUG. 10

    2008年08月08日

    The Japanese American National Museum will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 which provided a government apology to thousands of Japanese Americans forcibly removed from their homes during World War II with a public program, "America’s Promise", featuring Professor Mitch Maki and a panel discussion of other civil rights issues, set for Sunday, August 10, 2008, in the D...

  • Communities Transformed: Families from Seattle Share Stories of the Internment

    2006年01月21日

    The incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II affected families in ways both unique and similar. For this program, three authors of books exploring the impact of these events on individuals, families, and communities in the Pacific Northwest discuss their work in an insightful panel presentation. Varied in style, authors Mary Matsuda Gruenewald, David A. Neiwert, and Toshiko Shoji Ito share poignant ...