with a particular interest in dramatic storytelling that expresses the inner lives of Black folks onstage in unique and innovative ways.

The Manzanar Committee extends its thanks to all who attended this years pilgrimage – both in-person and online.Photos by Mark Kirchner and Jon Klusmire courtesy Manzanar CommitteeThis call to action was especially salient given the devastating and heartbreaking violence in Gaza that has escalated over the last six months.

including the Congressional Black Caucus.and was followed by comments from Acting Superintendent Gavin Gardner.Tamaki served as co-counsel on the landmark coram nobis court case in which he successfully over-turned the 1944 conviction of Fred Korematsu for violating Executive Order 9066.

Professor and Manzanar Committee member Wendi Yamashita reminded the audience.who recently participated in Katari: Keeping Japanese American Stories Alive – the Manzanar Committees joint educational project with the National Park Service.

and an interfaith ceremony to commemorate all of those buried at the camp cemetery.

repaired them and become more inclusive.The largest Tanabata celebration is held in Sendai.

each symbolizing something different.To learn more about the Los Angeles Tanabata Festival.

where individuals and organizations can submit their own creations.The festival will feature the kazari competition.