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JANM STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH BLACK LIVES MATTER A Statement by Secretary Norman Y. Mineta The Japanese American National Museum stands with Black communities across the country and we redouble our commitment to opposing racism, prejudice and discrimination in all its forms. We will continue to find ways to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about race and an ethical reckoning with the disparities in our society. Click here to read the complete statement. JANM is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. In addition, all on-site public programs and rentals are cancelled until further notice. Virtual Visits are available for grades 1-12, college, and adult groups. On-site school visits will resume in January 2021. Click here for more information regarding JANM s response to COVID-19. Updated 10/5/20 While our doors remain temporarily shuttered we will bring you virtual programming that will continue to inspire, educate, and help you stay connected. We are sharing content every day across JANM s social media platforms. Join us to be inspired, educated, and engaged! JANM From Home is about content and connection. Click on the icons to access the featured content. JANM, NAMED ONE OF ‘AMERICA’S CULTURAL TREASURES,’ RECEIVES $5.5 MILLION GRANT OVER FOUR YEARS FROM THE FORD FOUNDATION JANM is honored to be selected as one of the 20 Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous arts and cultural organizations designated as “America’s Cultural Treasures,” and to be the recipient of a $5.5 million grant over four years, thanks to the vision and generosity of the Ford Foundation along with other leading foundations and major donors who have pledged to donate more than $80 million to this initiative. CONTESTED HISTORIES: CONNECTIONS IN LITTLE ROCK, AR [VIDEO]JANM’s Contested Histories: Art and Artifacts from the Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection pop-up display traveled to the 2019 Jerome/Rowher Pilgrimage in Little Rock, Arkansas to engage Pilgrimage attendees. Organized by the Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages, the event took place from April 11-14. Sharon Ideta Fukushima recognized her father, Takashi Ideta, in one of the photographs in the collection where he is standing by a nameplate at the Jerome concentration camp. She and her family came to see the display, bringing the original nameplate, and shared what this family connection means to them. UNBOXED: THE JT SATA COLLECTION [VIDEO]JANM Collections Associate Shawn Iwaoka provides a look at the art and artifacts of Issei photographer J.T. Sata. Donated to JANM’s permanent collection in 2005, Sata’s Modernist photography can be explored through an exclusive look at his professional archives. CONTESTED HISTORIES: JAPANESE CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA [VIDEO]JANM was honored to have the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California as the first site to host the Contested Histories pop-up display on June 23–24, 2018. ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: MITSUKO BROOKS AND REIKO FUJII [VIDEO]On September 18, 2020, Mitsuko Brooks and Reiko Fujii were invited for a virtual artist talk to share about their creative practices, and their roles as artists during political unrest. The two artists connected over using art as a means of emotional, mental, and spiritual processing, and a tool for confronting trauma. Brooks and Fujii first met through the Asian American Women’s Artists Association, and more recently have been keeping correspondence through mail art. Mail art as a medium becomes a timestamp document of their internal landscapes, reflecting the social and political issues of our time. PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK AND THE TITLE IX OF THE 1972 EDUCATION AMENDMENTS [DISCOVER NIKKEI]Title IX passed in 1972 and gave women equal opportunity in education and sports in most colleges and universities. There have been numerous articles recently written about the successes of women athletes because of Title IX. However, nothing has been noted about the fight for this civil and gender rights.One woman who fought doggedly and passionately advocating women’s issues in Congress, including gender rights, was Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002). She garnered critical support for the passage of Title IX when at the time there were only eight women who were members of Congress. She felt a special burden to bear to speak for all women because they didn’t have people who could express their concerns for them adequately.Mink was a trailblazer—the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Asian American woman to serve in Congress, and the first Asian American to run for President in the 1972 election. JANM STORE The Museum s online store is still open for your shopping needs. Visit the award-winning JANM Store for that unique gift. FEATURED: George Takei Campaign Poster mugIn the summer of 1973, four years after the Star Trek TV series ended, activists encouraged George Takei to run for the Los Angeles City Council seat vacated by Tom Bradley, who had just been elected the first African American mayor of Los Angeles. His name recognition, coupled with his interest in political issues and experience as an active volunteer in other campaigns, prepared Takei for a hard-fought battle on a platform of affordable housing, public transportation, and public safety. It was an extremely close race that Takei ultimately lost, coming in second to David Cunningham. If elected, Takei would have been the first Asian American to serve on the LA City Council; as it was, that landmark would not come for another 12 years.The campaign poster on this 11 oz. mug is part of JANM’s permanent collection, gifted by George Takei. The slogan on the other side of the mug is a contemporary addition.JANM Members get 10% off! THE 2020 PROJECT [COMMUNITY RESOURCE]We’ve partnered with The 2020 Project on a mission to register 100,000 Asian American and Pacific Islanders to vote. We are doing this by raising awareness, providing education, and giving a space for civic engagement on the local, regional, and national scale. Voter participation for Asian Americans is especially low for age range 18-34. The 2020 Project hopes to close that gap and have more representation reflected in policy change and implementation! VIRTUAL KOKORO 2020 Saturday, November 14–Monday, November 30The 12th Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique is going virtual this year! From November 14–30, shoppers can shop online or by phone with many familiar crafters, plus some new ones. A TASTE OF HOME: BUILDING THE FLAVORS OF JAPANESE AMERICA Sunday, November 15Join foodways scholar Valerie Matsumoto for a dive into JANM’s collection, early Japanese American food history, and how these food trends continue to the present day. JANM Director of Collections Management and Access, Kristen Hayashi, will share some items from the archives that highlight Japanese American resilience in the kitchen. Then, learn how to cook the staples of Japanese American cooking with cookbook author and designer, Azusa Oda, in an easy cooking demo and tutorial. STRONGER TOGETHER: BLACK LIBERATION AND ASIAN SOLIDARITY Thursday, November 19The USC Pacific Asia Museum, the Chinese American Museum, and the Japanese American National Museum present Stronger Together: Black Liberation and Asian Solidarity. Join a discussion on this historic moment in the movement for Black lives, and the importance of cross-movement solidarity and coalitional consciousness. GOTV: THE ROLE OF THE ARTIST [VIDEO]What is the role of art as we get out the vote and build larger movements for change? In this national conversation with engaged artists held on October 29, 2020, hear about the importance of voting in both local and national elections, using art to challenge and shift culture, and how we build powerful—and beautiful—movements. This program was a collaboration between JANM, MOCA, Made by US, and For Freedoms. A CELEBRATION OF BRONZEVILLE’S FINALE CLUB [VIDEO]LTHS invites you to experience the rich artistic and musical history of Little Tokyo during the Bronzeville Era in a celebration of live music, Bronzeville scholars, photos, and videos. Performers and speakers included the Ron Kobayashi band and historians Hillary Jenks and Kirk Silsbee, along with brief remarks by Miles Davis’ son, Erin Davis. Watch the live program that took place on Sunday, October 11. Discover Nikkei’sNIMA VOICES: CHUCK TASAKA [VIDEO]The inaugural episode of Nima Voices, livestreamed on October 27, 2020, featured Japanese Canadian Chuck Tasaka with guest host, actor and comedian Kyle Mizono. Chuck talked about unique Canadian Nikkei foods; how Greenwood, BC became the first Japanese Canadian incarceration camp during WWII and remained a Nikkei community after the war; Nisei nicknames; his Nikkei heroes; and more. QUEER NIKKEI STORIES: INTERGENERATIONAL CONVERSATIONS [VIDEO]What was it like to be gay and Japanese American decades ago? What is it like now? JANM partnered with Okaeri and Visual Communications on June 18, 2020, to present multi-generational conversations between actor and activist George Takei and USC student Justin Kawaguchi; and June Lagmay, a founder of Asian/Pacific Lesbians and Gays, with Aya Tasaki, a bicultural advocate and organizer. Education Resources Find educational resources online and to download that teach about the Japanese American experience. Discover Nikkei A global community sharing stories and the experiences of Nikkei around the world. Read new stories added daily, watch life history video interviews, find Nikkei events, and more. 2020-2021 Catalog Shop from the new JANM Store Catalog to find unique, cultural gifts including JANM Store exclusives! 10% JANM Members discount! Follow the JANM Store on Instagram: @shopjanmstore

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