The Manzanar Committee Mourns the Loss of Gann Matsuda (February 27, 1963–October 12, 2024), Civil Rights Activist, Journalist, and Educator

Gann Matsuda (left) was honored for his work on the Manzanar National Historic Site Advisory Commission in 2013. Photo Credit: James To, Manzanar Committee For Immediate ReleaseContact: Glen KitayamaPhone: 213-618-3162Email: gkitayama@manzanarcommittee.org Gann Matsuda, a beloved community leader, passionate educator, and dedicated journalist, passed away on October 12, 2024 at the age of 61. His tireless... Continue Reading →

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Download the E-Program for the 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

Every year we publish a printed program for the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, which includes articles connecting our history and current events, information about our speakers and performers, and updates about what’s going on at the Manzanar National Historic Site. This year was no exception. Check out the printable program for the 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage... Continue Reading →

May 15, 2024 0

55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Official Photo Essay

Please enjoy this photo essay from the event, featuring the stunning photographs by photographers Mark Kirchner and Jon Klusmire. Mark and Jon have generously provided photographs of the Manzanar Pilgrimage to us for several years now and this year’s photographs are absolutely gorgeous. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Photos by Mark... Continue Reading →

May 2, 2024 0

55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Uplifts Struggles for Peace, Justice and Defense of Democracy

Advocates Highlight the Need for Black Reparations, Peace in Gaza, and Protecting Democratic Rights to 1,600 Attendees On Saturday April 27th 2024, the Manzanar Committee successfully hosted its 55th Annual Pilgrimage centered on the theme of Peace, Justice and Defense of Democracy. The day program featured educational speeches, cultural performances, and an interfaith ceremony to... Continue Reading →

April 30, 2024 0

2023-24 Katari Program: Giving Students “A Platform, Resources to be Proactive Leaders in our Communities”

Editor’s Note: Now it it’s seventh year, the 2023-24 Katari program was held on January 27-28, 2024, at the Manzanar National Historic Site. Here are one of our student’s thoughts about this year’s program. by Kelli Kosakura Driving up to Lone Pine on Friday night, I thought I knew what Katari weekend would be like.... Continue Reading →

March 8, 2024 1

Manzanar Committee Mourns the Passing of Community Leader, Activist, and Mentor Alan Nishio

LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Committee is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of community leader, activist and mentor Alan Nishio on December 27 at the age of 78, after more than 17 years battling a rare form of cancer. Nishio was born on August 9, 1945, in the Manzanar concentration camp, one of... Continue Reading →

December 30, 2023 0

Manzanar Committee Receives 2023 Fall Grant from JA Community Foundation for Katari: Keeping Japanese Anerican Stories Alive Project

LOS ANGELES — On September 26, the Manzanar Committee, sponsors of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and Manzanar At Dusk program, announced that they have been selected by the Oakland-based JA Community Foundation as one of the recipients of their 2023 Fall Grants for its youth education project, Katari: Keeping Japanese American Stories Alive. Entering its... Continue Reading →

September 26, 2023 1

Manzanar Committee Mourns the Passing of Community Leader, Mentor, Min Tonai

LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Commitee mourns the passing of former Amache incarceree Minoru “Min” Tonai of Woodland Hills, California, who passed away on September 3 at the age of 94. Tonai, a native of San Pedro, California, grew up on Terminal Island, where the first of more than 120,000 Japanese/Japanese Americans were forcibly removed... Continue Reading →

September 6, 2023 0

2022-23 Katari Program: Spiritual, Transformational and Life-Changing

Editor’s Note: Over the last few months, college students who participated in our annual Katari: Keeping Japanese American Stories Alive program will share their thoughts here on our web site about their experiences in the two-day, intensive, immersive, place-based learning experience about the unjust incarceration of Japanese/Japanese Americans during World War II, a partnership with... Continue Reading →

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