From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, […]
Since 1945, there have been many changes and events in society that have had significant impacts. Learn about how these changed the world, and how they have impacted you with […]
After learning about the training involved in non-violent protests, visitors to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights are invited to participate in a lunch counter sit-in simulation and […]
Learn about 15 Kentuckians inducted into the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Hall of Fame for their work in promoting a more inclusive Kentucky and making change in their county, […]
In the US, political institutions are often seen as neutral, but in fact they reflect choices and compromises about how we balance between majority and minority interests. How can different […]
Come celebrate July 4th with the citizens of 1836 Prairietown! Decorate the town with festive red, white, and blue bunting, and help the citizens of 1836 Prairietown rehearse speeches and […]
The American Exchange Project is a fully-funded (that's right, FREE) summer exchange program for recently graduated high schoolers. We all should see the country in which we live, to experience […]
Explore more than 250 years of African American history in the History Center’s exhibition, From Slavery to Freedom. The long-term exhibit, presented by BNY Mellon, highlights the enslavement of Africans […]
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow explores the African American struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years following the Civil War.
Moderated by Rebecca Roberts, author of "Suffragists in Washington DC," the panel will discuss how the 19th Amendment centennial adapted to 2020, where efforts succeeded, where they fell short, and […]
This discussion with staff at the Japanese American National Museum and producers and members of the University of Pennsylvania’s program in Asian American Studies on August 12, 2020, explored the […]
In this program, writers Frank Abe and Tamiko Nimura will come together for a conversation and reading of their graphic novel "We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration." […]