JANM Statement on Violence and Racism in Charlottesville
The Los Angeles-based Japanese American National Museum on Monday denounced the violence that took place…
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Civil Rights Groups Condemn Racism, Xenophobia, and Terrorism in Charlottesville
On Aug. 12, the Manzanar Committee, sponsors of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and Manzanar At…
JACL Condemns Act of Terrorism Against Mosque
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) condemned the Saturday bombing of the Dar-Al Farooq Islamic…
Final Weeks for Two JANM Exhibitions
“Instructions to All Persons: Reflections on Executive Order 9066” and “New Frontiers: The Many Worlds…
Anti-Affirmative Action Group Welcomes DOJ’s Plan to Investigate Harvard
News that the U.S. Department of Justice is considering a civil-rights investigation into the admissions…
Manzanar to Host Meeting on Accessibility Plan in Bishop
BISHOP — Over the past year, Manzanar staff have worked with an interdisciplinary team of…
APA Leaders Slam Trump’s Position on Transgender People in Military
The Japanese American Citizens League on expressed deep dismay over President Trump’s announcement on Wednesday…
Minoru Yasui Documentary to Be Screened at JANM
The Los Angeles premiere of “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice…
Reflections on the 2017 JACL National Convention
By FLOYD MORI The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) has just concluded its 2017 National…
Rep. Meng Issues Statement on ‘Hawaii Five-0’
QUEENS, N.Y. – Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) on July 6 issued the following statement on…
DFEH Reaches Agreement with Former Airbnb Host Who Discriminated Against Asian Guest
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing on Thursday announced that it has…
INTO THE NEXT STAGE: Coram Nobis Fighter Min Yasui in the Spotlight
By GEORGE TOSHIO JOHNSTON In 1985, filmmaker Steven Okazaki was Oscar nominated for the documentary…