builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City.

There will be raffle drawings throughout the day with great prizes (attendance not required to win).Bring the whole family for an afternoon of community.

Participants who dance at the event will receive a commemorative pinback button designed by Erica Kunihisa (www.The festivities will culminate with Bon Odori.In-person dance practices to be held on Saturdays at 2 p.

The picnic will be held at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.19); more information and practice videos: oaamensore.

Golf cart service from parking to event site available for members with physical restrictions.

The picnic features activities for all ages.Karen UmemotoThey will address the following questions: What does the public know about JA history? How can we use these insights to deepen collective understanding.

and only 13% of Americans regard it as justifiable.and advocate for inclusive curricula and public programs?Registration: bit.

the incarceration is considered unjust or shameful by about two-thirds (66%) of Americans.a discussion of 2025 survey data on public knowledge of the World War II Japanese American incarceration