Today the Manzanar Committee joined other leaders in the Japanese American and Immigrant Rights community to condemn Trump's mass deportations using The Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The following is a statement shared by the Manzanar Committee co-chair Bruce Embrey: The Manzanar Committee is here today to condemn the Trump administration's misuse of outdated and... Continue Reading →
Irei Project to Present Ireichō Book of Names at 56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage
Los Angeles – The Irei Project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to memorializing people of Japanese ancestry incarcerated during World War II, will be traveling to the 56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The pilgrimage, organized by the Manzanar Committee, honors the experiences of Japanese and Japanese Americans unjustly detained at the Manzanar... Continue Reading →
56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage: Truth, Justice and Democracy
LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Committee has announced that the 56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Manzanar National Historic Site. The theme of the 2025 Pilgrimage is Truth, Justice, and Democracy. The 2025 Manzanar At Dusk program will also be held following the 56th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage. Bus... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage: Keynote Speech by Attorney Don Tamaki – VIDEO
The following is the keynote speech delivered by attorney Don Tamaki at the 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, April 27, 2024, at the Manzanar National Historic Site. Click on the video below to watch. Video © 2024 Manzanar Committee. All rights reserved. LEAD PHOTO: Don Tamaki. Photo by Mark Kirchner/Manzanar Committee.
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 →
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 →
Ron Wakabayashi to Receive the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award at 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage
LOS ANGELES — Ron Wakabayashi, former Regional Director, United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award. The award, named after the late chair of the Manzanar Committee was one of the founders of the annual Manzanar Pilgrimage and was the driving... Continue Reading →
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