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Japanese American National Museum. We're creating a better understanding of our diverse society by sharing the Japanese American experience

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Today, on the 35th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, my office formally apologized for its past role in the deprivation of Japanese Americans’ civil liberties during WWII.   The suffering caused by these actions is incalculable and the moral injustice is undeniable.
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I believe in a future where we’re not held hostage by catastrophic threats. It’s up to us to create it, and today you can take the first step with people around the world by folding and sharing a paper crane. Please join me! #CranesForOurFuture
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Selected materials from the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, established and run by unjustly incarcerated Japanese-Americans during WWII, have been recently digitized by #UCLADigLib. View items from the only known archive of these materials: bit.ly/ucla-tulelakelib 📚
Torn and slightly creased illustrated cover of a periodical Fujokai, depicting a plate of dessert and mug in shades of red, blue, and gray. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

ALT Torn and slightly creased illustrated cover of a periodical Fujokai, depicting a plate of dessert and mug in shades of red, blue, and gray. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

Library membership card, removed from its pocket, which reads: "藤永好太郎 [Fujinaga Yoshitarō] 5216 - A is entitled to draw books from the Tule Lake Seinen Dan Library Dept. and is responsible for all books taken on this card." The card has 14 entries on it between September 12 and November 28. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

ALT Library membership card, removed from its pocket, which reads: "藤永好太郎 [Fujinaga Yoshitarō] 5216 - A is entitled to draw books from the Tule Lake Seinen Dan Library Dept. and is responsible for all books taken on this card." The card has 14 entries on it between September 12 and November 28. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

Brightly colored illustrated original front cover of a children’s periodical, Shōjo kurabu. A young girl in a kimono is depicted seated on the floor, holding a length of sewing thread between her right hand held up near her face, mouth and left hand, stretched towards the floor, with pin cushions in front of her. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

ALT Brightly colored illustrated original front cover of a children’s periodical, Shōjo kurabu. A young girl in a kimono is depicted seated on the floor, holding a length of sewing thread between her right hand held up near her face, mouth and left hand, stretched towards the floor, with pin cushions in front of her. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

A note: "To Jukaku Shirasu, ISN-HJ-1110-C1" and a stamp: "U.S. Censorship Examined By 212" inside a book. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

ALT A note: "To Jukaku Shirasu, ISN-HJ-1110-C1" and a stamp: "U.S. Censorship Examined By 212" inside a book. Material Culture of the Tule Lake Japanese Language Library, UCLA Library Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.

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The installation has virtual reality as its centerpiece, a technology that can easily feel like a stunt. But not here. Glenn Kaino deftly weaves it together with traditional painting and sculpture in unexpectedly challenging ways. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

Review: In Glenn Kaino's VR installation, transformational loss ushers in new forms of beauty

At the Japanese American National Museum, Glenn Kaino uses art and virtual reality to construct a memory of a place he's never been: Aki’s Market, a convenience store in East L.A. opened in 1956 by...

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Never Again is Now: JAs Confront Child & Family Detention We will then discuss how and why the Japanese American community can take a stand as we explore the idea that Never Again Is Now. Tomorrow (Saturday) 2:15-3:30 at JANM - National Democracy Lab
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Our #AAAFF Documentary Shorts Block screens @austinfilm on Saturday, 6/24 @ 11am! Take a closer look at our five selections below: Buy tix here: aaafilmfest.org/schedule2023…… #AAAFF2023
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Public officials held a ceremony this a.m. at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo to celebrate the noon opening of Regional Connector. If keeping score at home, the ribbon has been ✂️! T-minus 01:27:30
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Getting to @jamuseum just got easier with a rail line connection. latimes.com/california/story…

Metro's new rail connector opens in downtown L.A., linking three lines, reducing transfers

Metro's Regional Connector opens up in downtown L.A. The new link adds three new stations and connects three other lines, reducing transfers and commute time.

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Join us at the Big A on Tuesday, June 27th for Japanese Heritage Night! Enjoy a pregame performance by the OCO Kibou Taiko Drummers, a Nisei Week Court first pitch, & more! Proceeds from each ticket will benefit the Japanese American National Museum. 🇯🇵: angels.com/japan
Two Angels fans smile for a photo as they sport mini kabutos atop their hats. One of the fans wears a 2023 World Baseball Classic Champions hat with the Japanese flag.

ALT Two Angels fans smile for a photo as they sport mini kabutos atop their hats. One of the fans wears a 2023 World Baseball Classic Champions hat with the Japanese flag.

A fan wears an Ohtani jersey and a homemade, paper kabuto as they take pictures at an Angels game.

ALT A fan wears an Ohtani jersey and a homemade, paper kabuto as they take pictures at an Angels game.

A fan wears an Ohtani jersey, with Shohei Ohtani's name written on the back in kanji.

ALT A fan wears an Ohtani jersey, with Shohei Ohtani's name written on the back in kanji.

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🙏🏼🌟🇺🇸 Thank you, @josie_huang for coming to the show that inspired you to put on your work hat and tell these stories here...To visit the AI exhibit of Lawson Sakai and stamp the 'Ireicho', please visit @jamuseum ! This is American history. Of all of us here in the US.
Josie Huang@josie_huang8 Jun 2023
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History is fast disappearing as these nisei veterans die, so archivists have been finding new ways to tell their stories. Through AI, you can chat with a hologram of the late Lawson Iichiro Sakai who fought in the almost all-Japanese American 442nd combat team.
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one thing I’ll hold particularly close from May was reuniting with @frankbuckleytv nearly 15 years after meeting at @AAJAla Trivia Bowl! His generosity, honesty and encouragement taught college me a lot about the importance of mentorship 💙✊ #HapaPride instagram.com/p/Cs-F5nTL5R9/…
Frank Buckley@FrankBuckleyTV5 May 2023
Great experience with ⁦@StephenNelson⁩ and ⁦@JonSooHooPics⁩ at Dodgers Stadium this week for our ⁦@KTLA⁩ #aapiheritagemonth special airing in May.
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Isolated from the mainland of Los Angeles, Fish Harbor was a “dreamland” for the Japanese until 1942 | @Curbed la.curbed.com/2018/3/30/1714…
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Tens of thousands Japanese Americans were stuck in Japan at the beginning of World War II. They navigated their conflicting feelings about their two countries and tried to survive. Here’s the story of Joan Suzuki. npr.org/2023/05/22/117751118…
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When Toshiko Takaezu was creating tall sculptures in the 1970s, other artists expressed shock that a woman could make such large artworks. This 1974 photo is in the ceramic art trailblazer's papers in our @ArchivesAmerArt: s.si.edu/2OPghLF #AANHPIHeritageMonth
Toshiko Takaezu standing with her hands on a tall sculpture.

ALT Toshiko Takaezu standing with her hands on a tall sculpture.

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Yes, Corky always saw the bigger picture🥹 Thank you @GoogleDoodles for honoring our friend Corky Lee. We miss him today and every day. We are grateful for his tireless efforts to capture us and remind all that Asian American history is American history. goo.gle/42gNOyz

Celebrating Corky Lee Doodle - Google Doodles

Learn more about the creation of Celebrating Corky Lee Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

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Google Doodles@GoogleDoodles5 May 2023
Corky Lee always saw the bigger picture 📸 Today’s #APAHM #GoogleDoodle celebrates the life of this Chinese American photographer and activist whose work captured Asian Pacific American life. Learn more → goo.gle/42gNOyz
IIlustration of Corky Lee holding a camera in front of a GOOGLE logo. His body is standing in for the second "O". Corky has fair skin, black hair, and is wearing a grey jacket and cap. In the background are many crowds of Asain Americans of various heritages partaking in various activities illustrated in both color and black and white. On the left, some are protesting with signs under red hanging lanterns and others are dancers wearing dresses. On the right, some are workers on a railroad with a train depicted and others are holding signs and American flags in a separate scene.

ALT IIlustration of Corky Lee holding a camera in front of a GOOGLE logo. His body is standing in for the second "O". Corky has fair skin, black hair, and is wearing a grey jacket and cap. In the background are many crowds of Asain Americans of various heritages partaking in various activities illustrated in both color and black and white. On the left, some are protesting with signs under red hanging lanterns and others are dancers wearing dresses. On the right, some are workers on a railroad with a train depicted and others are holding signs and American flags in a separate scene.

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Stephen Nelson was recently hired by the @Dodgers, becoming the only Asian American play-by-play announcer working with a Major League team. @EmilieIkedaNBC reports on why his role matters for the sport.
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Have you ever had these Japanese rice crackers? Good chance they were made by Umeya, an iconic LA brand with a factory on the edge of Little Tokyo & Skid Row. Now Umeya is about to become known for another product, one LA badly needs: Affordable housing laist.com/news/housing-homel…
Closeup photo of Japanese rice crackers cut in the shape of sakura blossoms, seasoned with strips of seaweed.

ALT Closeup photo of Japanese rice crackers cut in the shape of sakura blossoms, seasoned with strips of seaweed.

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Our first children’s picture book, Amazing: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Inspire Us All hits shelves today!!! 🥳 Get your copy wherever you shop for books! ❤️🙏 #AmazingAAPI #bookbirthday
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@manzanarcomm is looking for Pilgrimage volunteers-a meaningful way to engage with the community! Link to sign up is in the post. @JAMPilgrimages @jamuseum @JACSConsortium
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You can’t whitewash racism out of the history of the Japanese American experience and incarceration. It was always out in the open. Shame on @Scholastic for trying. asamnews.com/2023/04/14/book…

Publisher sorry after demanding AsAm author "minimize racism" – AsAmNews

Scholastic Books backs down from its demand that a Japanese American author remove references to racism in her book about the Minidoka Incarceration camp.

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