said his father would be filled with pride at JANMs resolve.

WMAThe Japanese American National Museum (JANM) congratulates Vice President of Exhibitions and Art Director Clement Hanami on receiving the Western Museums Associations (WMA) 2025 Leadership Award.Few are as deserving of this recognition.

His influence has been felt across a career that spans 33 years — and across the museum field — rooted in the idea of a museum as a community: deeply embedded.Photo by PHOEBE CHARPENTIER / WMAFrom left: Jason B.That influence is especially clear in the nearly 100 exhibitions JANM has produced.

Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery.and unwavering service to the museum and the wider field reflect a deep commitment to amplifying diverse voices.

JANM congratulates Clement Hanami on receiving the Western Museums Associations 2025 Leadership Award.

His creative vision brings these stories to life and transforms the way they are told.were leading the opposition to President Trumps decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles County after two days of occasionally violent protests.

Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy.and it’s happening in a neighborhood where working-class families are just trying to live.

They are ruining local small businesses.Those in our community wanting to peacefully protest should be able to do so.