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Japanese American National Museum

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Sharing the Japanese American experience. Reopening January 23, 2027!

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JANM is pleased that AG Bonta stepped up to take action to stop the closure of the NARA’s San Bruno facility and we urge NARA to continue to preserve the documents that tell our nation’s past as well as make these invaluable records accessible to the American public! asamnews.com/2026/10/15/c...

asamnews.comCalifornia AG Bonta sues to stop closure of National Archives – AsAmNewsCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta argues that historic immigration and Japanese American incarceration records must remain accessible in California.

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Democracy Center at JANM
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Each ticket includes an unsigned copy of "Department of Fate," a revelatory, rollicking trip through the history of the Justice Department, finding heroism and treachery in equal measure—and, in the end, a rescue effort for our battered democracy.

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MS NOW's Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social will be joining us for a discussion about her new book, "Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse of America’s Most Consequential Institution" @democracyjanm.bsky.social Tuesday, November 17 7 p.m. PST www.janm.org/democracy/ev...

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MaddowBlog
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The book tour Rachel announced tonight includes some familiar stops, but also has dates in Boise and Salt Lake City. Find the full list with links at MS.NOW/DepartmentOfFate

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JANM commends Lonnie Bunch for his distinguished career and decries ongoing attacks on the Smithsonian Institution. Read our full statement: www.janm.org/press/releas...

janm.orgJANM commends Lonnie Bunch for his distinguished career and decries ongoing attacks on the Smithsonian Institution | Japanese American National MuseumEditors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo.

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Sergio Perez
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When ICE began its ongoing assault on LA last year, @jamuseum.bsky.social one of the very few institutions to speak out forcefully & clearly for immigrants & refugees. Buy your tickets & show up.

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JANM is reopening January 23, 2027!!! We look forward to welcoming you back to our reimagined galleries. Read our full announcement: www.janm.org/press/releas...

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Steven Nelson, the former head of the National Gallery of Art‘s Center for Advanced Study in Visual Arts has accused the museum of “soft censorship,” regarding its hushed relocation of a symposium last year titled “Color Lines Across the United States and Mexico.” www.artforum.com/news/former-...

artforum.comFormer National Gallery Of Art Executive Accuses Museum Of “Soft Censorship”Steven Nelson, the former head of the National Gallery of Art's Center for Advanced Study in Visual Arts has accused the museum of “soft censorship.”

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Discover Nikkei
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After losing her home to a fire, sculptor Kelly Akashi built a life-sized replica of her remaining chimney out of clear glass bricks for the Whitney Biennial 2026. Discover how she fuses personal grief with family history to build a luminous new language for resilience. ✨

discovernikkei.orgKelly Akashi: Sculptor of Impermanence Kelly Akashi. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Tiffany Hearsey. Los Angeles sculptor Kelly Akashi’s large-scale inst…

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Benjamin Sutton
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The president has ordered the National Park Service to put up signage near the entrances to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History warning would-be visitors of what the White House sees as the museum's "ideological capture": www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/07/28/t...

theartnewspaper.comTrump orders signage to be erected outside Smithsonian museum warning visitors of political biasUS president’s executive order comes after the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History was grilled by a congressional subcommittee
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"The American Alliance of Museums condemns the Administration’s continued attacks on the Smithsonian Institution and the museum professionals responsible for preserving, researching, and interpreting our nation’s history, art, science, and culture." www.aam-us.org/2026/07/20/a...

aam-us.orgAAM Statement on the Independence of the Smithsonian and America’s MuseumsThe American Alliance of Museums condemns the Administration’s continued attacks on the Smithsonian Institution and the museum professionals responsible for preserving, researching, and interpretin…
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TAKE ACTION! The Federal Aviation Authority and Modoc County are seeking to construct a 3-mile long, 8 to 10-foot-high security fence, which could permanently alter the setting, viewshed, and archaeological integrity of Tule Lake. support.savingplaces.org/page/98129/a...

support.savingplaces.orgSupport Tule Lake National MonumentAsk Congress to support Tule Lake National Monument, which is currently suffering from significant ongoing threats.

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Derrick Austin
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Pleased to share some good news: I'm one of the recipients of the Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship. I'm grateful to @democracyjanm.bsky.social @jamuseum.bsky.social for the support that will help me continue working on an essay collection about visual art. www.janm.org/democracy/ar...

janm.orgIrene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship—Fellows | Japanese American National MuseumThe Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship encourages arts writers of color to write about art from their own cultural and political perspectives to enrich and broaden arts writing as a practice and p...

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American Association for State and Local History
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AASLH rejects the White House's July 4 report on the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History (NMAH). Read our statement at aaslh.org/aaslh-rejects-white-house-report-on-smithsonians-nmah.

aaslh.org AASLH Rejects White House Report on Smithsonian’s NMAHAASLH rejects the White House’s July 4 report on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH). Contrary to the report’s characterization, NMAH has been steadily widening and deepening the national conversation about American history, expanding its content while maintaining a core narrative that amplifies our country’s remarkable
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JANM stands in full support of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of American History and repudiates the Domestic Policy Council report. See our full statement here: www.janm.org/press/releas...

janm.orgJANM Supports the Smithsonian and the National Museum of American History and Rejects White House Domestic Council Report | Japanese American National MuseumEditors please note: JANM’s Pavilion is closed for renovation; programs will continue on the JANM campus and at other locations at janm.org/OnTheGo.

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The Washington Post
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III issued a defense of the National Museum of American History to staffers, in response to a caustic White House report accusing the museum of pushing “extreme political activism.”

washingtonpost.comSmithsonian head disputes White House report in memo to staffSmithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III defended the work of staff under fire from the White House, according to an email obtained by The Post.
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However, the closeness of the decision is a sobering reminder that these constitutional protections cannot be taken for granted. We cannot allow attempts rooted in exclusion and racism to weaken these enduring constitutional principles or to call into question the rights that define our democracy

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
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Today, we remember Vincent Chin, a 27-year-old Chinese American man who was brutally murdered in 1982 simply for being Asian. Vincent’s life was stolen by hatred and scapegoating, but his legacy endures in the movement for Asian American civil rights that continues to this day.

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“There weren’t a lot of stories about Japanese Americans, about Asian Americans, even about people of color or any other kind of marginalized identities...a lot of our authors are really working to make sure that those stories are being told now.” www.inclusivevoicesmedia.com/p/children-l...

inclusivevoicesmedia.comChildren Learn Japanese American History Through the Power of StorytellingLOS ANGELES — Inside the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo, children sat with picture books, made bracelets and listened to stories that carried the weight of history in language meant...
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A member of the JANM Board of Governors, Ono has always made time to give back to the Japanese American community. His commitment to uncovering the lessons of history for future generations with integrity and passion makes him a beacon of inspiration in our community. abc7.com/videoClip/19...

abc7.comABC7 anchor David Ono surprised on TV with Emmy Governors AwardABC7 anchor David Ono was surprised during Eyewitness News at 4pm with the announcement that he will be the recipient of the Television Academy's highest honor, the Los Angeles area Governors Award fo...
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“We all start with a single piece of paper. And through the folds that we make, each piece of paper can become almost anything, and I love that as a metaphor for our lives,” says artist Glenn Kaino who drew inspiration from the art of origami for his latest piece. www.europesays.com/3034973/

europesays.comLA artist's sculpture at LAX explores imagination, culture and space - EUROPE SAYSLOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An artist's vision, shaped by imagination, culture and collaboration, is set to greet millions of travelers at Los Angeles International

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CHIRLA
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The historical memory of violence against Japanese-Americans was reawakened when ICE came to the plaza where Japanese had to report for internment. It was a harm to our community and our collective history. We will not forget. 6/6/2025. #iceraids #immigrantjustice

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Meaningful conversations don’t occur through erasure, exclusion, or revision. They emerge from the inclusion of America’s dark chapters and diverse perspectives; they are furthered by the people’s responsibility to uphold democracy through the act of remembering. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/b...

nbcboston.comNational Park Service orders removal of quotes from Boston's Bunker Hill MonumentThe National Park Service has ordered the removal of three quotes about slavery and immigration from the Bunker Hill Historic Site.
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“We look back on that era of history as a shameful one, as a time when our political leaders failed the Constitution, failed the American people" @marktakano.bsky.social apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.comThis congressman's family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today's raidsMark Takano can't help but see the parallels in U.S. history. The Democratic congressman's American-born parents were both incarcerated as young children with their families during the forced relocati...
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Joining Los Angeles' Little Tokyo (which was named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2024): Tule Lake concentration camp and Angel Island immigration station. We must preserve these historic sites! savingplaces.org/stories/11-m...

savingplaces.orgAmerica's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2026 | National Trust for Historic PreservationNow in its 39th year, the list has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation’s greatest treasures. The places featured on the 2026 list of America’s 11 ...
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We are horrified by this deplorable act, and our hearts are with the victims’ families and loved ones in the face of such a devastating and senseless loss. www.cnn.com/2026/05/18/u...

cnn.comShooting suspect’s mother reported her son, car and weapons missing hours before mosque attack | CNNThree people, including a security guard, were killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. Two teen suspects were found dead in a car near the Islamic Center of San Diego. Follow for live upda...
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Author Evelyn Iritani will be at JANM this Saturday, May 23, to discuss her newest book, "Safe Passage: The Untold Story of Diplomatic Intrigue, Betrayal, and the Exchange of American and Japanese Civilians by Sea During World War II." www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...

latimes.comContributor: Trump is copying the worst of FDR's presidency with racial roundupsThe Trump administration’s campaign against the 'mongrelization' of America echoes imprisonment of Japanese Americans.

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Publishers Weekly
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Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez discussed confronting painful history and current events in Barbed Wire Between Us and Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp, respectively.

t.coIn Conversation: Mia Wenjen and Jolene GutiérrezMia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez both grapple with the cruelty of internment and family separation in their new picture books 'Barbed Wire Between Us' and 'Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in…