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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 14h

Happening TODAY, November 3
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jampilgrimages #jamp #virtualpilgrimage #manzanar #nikkeiwest #manzanarbaseballproject

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 15h

Happy Birthday to Senator Mazie Hirono! A trailblazer who made history as the first #AsianAmerican woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the first female senator from #Hawaii, and the first U.S. senator born in #Japan.
#japaneseamerican

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 17h

Happy Birthday to the #ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro! From making "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" go viral to redefining what four strings can do, you've inspired millions and showed the world the true magic of the ukulele. #japaneseamerican

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 18h

#OTD in 1908, #GyoFujikawa was born. A trailblazing illustrator who created over 50 beloved children's books, Fujikawa was a pioneer in representation—becoming one of the first mainstream artists to include children of all races in her illustrations..

#japaneseamerican

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 1d

#OTD in 1924 actress #MichiKobi was born. From surviving incarceration in #Topaz during WWII to gracing #Broadway in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," she paved the way for #AsianAmerican representation in the arts.
#japaneseamerican

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 1d

Happening TODAY, November 2
#tadaima #jamptadaima #japaneseamerican #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 2d

Happening today, Saturday, November 1
#tadaima #japaneseamerican #seifujii #redmanhiraharahouse #nikkei

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween from all of us at JAMP!

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Birthday to the wonderful #EmilyKuroda! From her unforgettable role as Mrs. Kim on #GilmoreGirls to her many impressive stage and screen performances, Emily has brought so much warmth and brilliance to every character she portrays.
#japaneseamerican #poston

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Happy Birthday to the talented Julia Rose! 🎂✨
A multi-talented performer who's made her mark on Grey's Anatomy, Baskets, and The Rookie, Julia brings incredible energy and versatility to everything she does. From comedy to drama, she never fails to captivate! 🌟
#japaneseamerican

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 6d

Born #OTD in 1917, #GoroSuzuki or #JackSoo was born. Best known for #BarneyMiller , he made history as one of the first #AsianAmerican actors to have a prominent role on primetime television.

#japaneseamerican #topaz

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 7d

#OTD in 1904, #BenjiOkubo was born. A gifted painter and teacher whose career was interrupted by WWII incarceration at #HeartMountain. Even behind barbed wire, he continued teaching art classes, refusing to let injustice extinguish creativity.
#mineokubo #japaneseamerican

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 11d

#OTD in 1924, #WakakoYamauchi was born. Her acclaimed work "And the Soul Shall Dance" became the first play by an #AsianAmerican woman produced on national television.

#japaneseamerican #poston #postonchronicle

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 11d

#OTD in 1970, #GrantImahara was born. Today we celebrate the legacy of an incredible engineer, roboticist, and maker who inspired millions through #MythBusters, #BattleBots, and beyond. Though he's no longer with us, his impact on STEM education and pop culture lives on.
#japaneseamerican #yonsei

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 12d

We are running this year's program independently without external funding. If you've benefited from the program in the past, we invite you to consider making a donation to help sustain our efforts. Thank you!

Link to donate: www.jampilgrimages.org?campaign=515...

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 12d

Don't forget that this year's #Tadaima begins on November 1! The full schedule will be out next week, but here is a taste of the speakers and programming we have in store for you!
#japaneseamerican #nikkei #jamp #jampilgrimages

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Birthday to skateboarding legend, #Poston descendant, and our neighbor, #JudiOyama!

From building her first board at 13 to becoming a world champion at 43, Judi's been pushing the limits for over 50 years.

#japaneseamerican #santacruz #aptos #skateboarding

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 16d

#OTD in 1916, #MinoruYasui was born. A lawyer and #civilrights champion, he challenged the WWII curfew imposed on #JapaneseAmericans, taking his case all the way to the #SCOTUS. Though he lost, his courage helped pave the way for the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #minidoka #hoodriver #oregon

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 18d

We are looking for families who "voluntarily relocated" from the West Coast inland for a panel during this year's #Tadaima. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are willing to share your family's experiences!
#japaneseamerican #voluntaryevacuation #utah #colorado #wyoming #montana

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 18d

We are looking for camp survivors for a #Tadaima panel! If you know anyone who is interested in sharing their experiences and is able to use zoom, please reach out to us! Email us at [email protected]. Tadaima will be Nov 1-9 this year.
#japaneseamerican

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 21d

Today we would like to acknowledge #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Like most communities in the United States, the Japanese American experience is intertwined with the indigenous community. Whether it be #KanakaMaoli in #Hawaii, #Tlingit in the #PacificNorthwest

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 21d

#OTD in 1923, #CherryKinoshita was born. She led the movement to secure reparations and an official apology for #JapaneseAmericans who were incarcerated, helping pass landmark legislation that acknowledged these wrongs.
#minidoka #CWRIC #minidokairrigator #seattleevacuationredresscommittee

Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 22d

#japaneseamerican #differentperspective #criticalthinking

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 26d

Happy Birthday to #SparkMasayukiMatsunaga! Born October 8, 1916, Spark Matsunaga served as U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from #Hawaii. He was a decorated WWII veteran with the 100th Infantry Battalion. In Congress, he co-authored legislation creating the #CWRIC.

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Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP) @jampilgrimages.bsky.social · 28d

#OTD in 1942, the #JeromeWarRelocationCenter opened in the swamps of southeastern #Arkansas.
Located in the #MississippiDelta, Jerome held over 8,000 #JapaneseAmericans at its peak, making it Arkansas's sixth-largest "city" at the time.
#Desha

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