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Screening and Q&A—Paper Chase
2021年10月16日
FREE Please note there are two screening times: Saturday, October 16 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (PDT) Saturday, October 16 | 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (PDT) Join us for the premiere showing of Zentoku Foundation's new documentary, Paper Chase: Japanese American History Through the Lens of Vernacular Newspapers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. About the Film: Paper Chase explor...
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FREE Fall Day!
2021年10月16日
Celebrate fall and the reopening of our neighborhood with JANM and other community organizations! On October 16, 2021, JANM will be open for FREE to the public as part of the Haunted Little Tokyo festivities. Reservations in advance are still recommended. Special spooky activities to be announced. Plus, check out our partners at East West Players as they launch This Alley is Haunted, a one day FREE immersive site-...
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Screening and Q&A —The Race Epidemic: Resurgence of the Yellow Peril
2021年10月14日
FREE ($20 Suggested Donation) This screening is currently SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to a wait list to be alerted if tickets become available or are interested in seating in the overflow screening space, please email publicprograms@janm.org. Join Representative Mark Takano, CA State Treasurer John Chiang, and John Kobara (JANM Board of Governors) in a conversation emcee'd by Fox 11 An...
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Tea & Letter Writing: letters to ghosts
2021年10月06日
$10 Suggested Donation Gather with us in the comfort of your own home to share tea and conversation in this virtual program! This month we’ll be exploring ghosts, hauntings, and memories. Join traci kato-kiriyama, former Little Tokyo +LAB Artist-in-Residence at JANM, and Mya Worrell, zine maker and writer, for creative zine making and writing. Make yourself a cup of tea, get comfortable, and join us online for thi...
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Screening and Q&A—KIKAN: The Homecoming
2021年10月02日
$16 General Admission / FREE for Members Join the cast and crew of KIKAN: The Homecoming for a screening of this film exploring the story of a Japanese American soldier during WWII. The post-screening discussion moderated by Mitch Maki (CEO, Go For Broke National Education Center) will feature writer and Director Kerwin Berk, Director of Photography Ben Arikawa, and actors Ryan Takemiya, Anna Sun, and Kealoha ...
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THE JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF PROFESSOR LLOYD INUI WHOSE MENTORSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE WERE INVALUABLE TO THE MUSEUM
2021年10月01日
LOS ANGELES - The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Lloyd Inui who dedicated his retirement to volunteering at the Museum. He served as a volunteer curator and key advisor on Asian American history. Inui, 91, is remembered as an inspiring mentor, teacher and early pioneer in university-based Asian American studies. He helped establish the Asian and Asian Ameri...
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THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF DEMOCRACY AT THE JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE-LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCE CALL FOR ARTISTS THAT WILL ADDRESS ANTI-ASIAN HATE AND RACISM
2021年09月27日
LOS ANGELES - The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum (NCPD@JANM) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (AAAJ-LA) have announced a call for two artists who will develop new art projects that will explore the theme of anti-Asian hate and racism. The program is funded by the national Artists At Work (AAW) initiative developed by THE OFFICE performing...
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Discover Nikkei Volunteer Open House
2021年09月25日
Interested in helping us grow Discover Nikkei? Become a project volunteer! Discover Nikkei is JANM’s community-based web project sharing stories and the experiences of Nikkei around the world. Volunteers help with all aspects of the site as well as related virtual programs and promotion. Language support is needed in English, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese. Volunteer opportunities include: Writing T...
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JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM MOURNS THE PASSING OF MARGARET ODA
2018年05月03日
Los Angeles—The Japanese American National Museum mourns the passing of its Chairman Emeritus Margaret Y. Oda. Dr. Oda served on the JANM Board of Trustees from 1993 to 2005. She was Vice Chair from 1996 to 2003, and Chair from 2004 to 2005. She was named a Chairman Emeritus in 2006. “Margaret Oda’s passing is a sorrowful occasion and the Japanese American National Museum’s leadership, staff, and volunteers send t...
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JANM’S MAY FREE FAMILY DAY EXPLORES IDENTITY AND HERITAGE
2018年04月24日
Los Angeles, CA—The Japanese American National Museum will be a fun and thoughtful place to explore themes of identity and personal heritage during its JANM Free Family Day on May 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum, its exhibitions, and its “Identity, My-dentity’ Family Day activities—including crafts, storytelling, a poetry workshop, and an improv performance—will be free. All ages are welcome. “I...