Use this resource to explore one Japanese American family's experience of incarceration during World War II. Utilizing artifacts donated to JANM by the Gihachi Yamashita family, this resource includes an Issei’s reflections while separated from his family along with correspondence between him and his wife and daughters as they reached out to each other through […]
Be inspired by the life and career of Shirley Chisholm and create a work of art that represents your seat at the table.
Perfect for creators of all ages, this activity book is designed to supplement the KCET and JANM’s Watase Media Arts Center co-produced documentary, "Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience." These activities—designed to be done at home, offline and with materials lying around the house—are inspired by the legacies of the […]
In both the Richmond Bread Riot of 1863 and the ongoing protests against police brutality, we hear the voice of people who suffer from inequitable systems – in 1863, it was food distribution and inflation; now, it is systemic racism in the law enforcement and criminal justice system. Though not the same, placing the two […]
The Heinz History Center’s past exhibition, Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery, reminded us of the remarkable national impact of people whose lives have intersected with this region. But the exhibition also challenges us to recognize the gaps in this legacy. Too many faces and stories still lack representation in contemporary […]
In 1981, the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians (CWRIC) heard the testimonies of Japanese Americans across the country who spoke out for the first time about this incarceration during World War II. Recognizing the historic nature of these hearings, Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress (NCRR, then known as the National Coalition […]
National Week of Conversation 2021 invites Americans of all stripes to listen, extend grace, and discover common interests. Find conversations near you, virtually or in person, and explore topics with fellow Americans that can bridge divides.
In this pilot episode of the Students Speak Out Podcast, host Simone St. Pierre Nelson interviews fellow high school student Balqies Mohamed on her experiences being civically engaged in her community, and how that intersects with school. Questions answered include: what it means to be civically engaged, how to start, how to encourage others, and […]
The LA Fruit Share (June 26) is a call to harvest and share Los Angeles's abundant backyard fruit! Residents can harvest their homegrown produce and are encouraged to create a festive display in front of their homes. Participants with trees give, but everyone and anyone can take: explore our interactive map, walk your neighborhood streets, […]
Join the conversation with us each week as The Conversationalist Founder & CEO, Sophie Beren, chats with Gen Z activists, entrepreneurs, and game changers from The Conversationalist community, as well as experts and thought leaders who are at the forefront of social change. She's here to amplify the voices of those using their voices for […]
If You Don't Know Now You Know (IYDKNYK) is a special podcast through the Moton Museum. Each episode will take a dive into a specific history topic, individual, etc., and strive to give our listeners a functional understanding of the topic by the end of the episode. Some topics are Loving v. Virginia, Juneteenth, Claudette […]
Design a voter registration campaign that encourages other young people to become active voters.