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  • JT Sata: A Japanese Immigrant in Search of Western Art

    Oct 10, 2020

    Suggested donation $10 Kagoshima 9066 Westridge, cowritten by Frank Sata and Naomi Hirahara, traces the life of Sata’s father, J.T. Sata, through his photographs, sketches, paintings and sculptures. A man committed to a life of art—not necessarily as a profession, J.T. emigrated to America from Kagoshima in 1918. In Los Angeles, he was active with the Issei photo community while working odd jobs. During World ...

  • STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF IRENE YASUTAKE HIRANO INOUYE

    Apr 08, 2020

    Los Angeles, CA – As Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Japanese American National Museum, I wanted to express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family of Irene Yasutake Hirano Inouye on her passing this week. I was very saddened by the passing of Irene—she was a caring, passionate person with unquestioned integrity. Irene was a giant and an outstanding bridge between and among all co...

  • Author Discussion—"John Okada: The Life and Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy"

    Feb 02, 2019

    If you missed the program, you can watch it online on JANM’s YouTube channel. FREE Join us for the Los Angeles launch of the book John Okada: The Life and Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy. John Okada’s only published work, No-No Boy, is about a Japanese American who refuses to fight for the country that incarcerated him and his people in World War II. When released in 1957...

  • hapa.me - 15 years of the hapa project

    Apr 07, 2018 - Oct 28, 2018

    The word “hapa” is the Hawaiian transliteration of the English word “half.” Much of its current usage derives from the phrase hapa haole, meaning “half white.” The phrase was originally coined by native Hawaiians to describe the mixed offspring resulting from encounters between islanders and White settlers. In subsequent years, hapa (or Hapa) has come into popular usage away from the islands, most frequently embraced...

  • Fulfilling the Promise of America: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988

    Apr 19, 2008

    2008 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel When President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 into law on August 10, 1988, providing an official apology and reparations to thousands of Japanese Americans unconstitutionally forced to leave their homes by their own government during World War II, it meant more than just vindication for those whose rights were violated. It r...

  • LEAPS OF FAITH

    Mar 08, 2008 - Mar 09, 2008

    Three special performances: 2 pm, 7 pm on March 8 and 2 pm on March 9. Ten artists of different faiths and spiritual paths boldly jump into the swirling waters of interfaith collaboration in this work-in-progress performance of personal stories, dance, poetry and song. Come witness their plunge into the deep as they question: How can multi-dimensional religious identities live side by side? How do we navi...

  • LA Freewaves 2006 presents Screening and speak out: Media that Matters and other youth videos

    Nov 18, 2006

    Community Connections at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy In collaboration with Media That Matters, the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, and other Los Angeles nonprofit groups*, Freewaves will screen contemporary works by youth that address political, economic, and social issues. The program is based around the Sixth Annual Media That Matters Film Festival, a showcase for ...

  • 2006 Oshogatsu: New Year Family Day Festival

    Jan 08, 2006

    FREE ADMISSION Learn about New Year's symbols and traditions and join us for our annual celebration of culture and community. Arts and crafts for children of all ages - 11:00 AM?4:00 PM Instrument Making: Make a rain stick or den-den daiko and go home with your very own percussion piece. Taiko Drum Master: Try your skill at this special taiko electronic game created by PlayStation? 2. Shake, Rattle, & ...

  • Tokens of Friendship

    Jan 15, 2005

    In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, this program will explore ways to extend friendship in our diverse community. Join us for storytelling and music, and make a token of friendship -- bracelet, keychain, or necklace -- to share with a friend.

  • finding family stories Festival

    Apr 13, 2003

    *Free to the public!* Self-Help Graphics & Art and the National Museum celebrates La Familia with a day of cultural activities for the entire family. 12:00-2:30 PM - The finding family stories Festival begins at the Japanese American National Museum. Share family stories through art. Hands-on art workshops with artists Dominique Moody and Patrick "Pato" Hebert. Special tours of the finding family stories e...