and instead focus on the greatness of the achievements and progress of the American people.

tragic irony that ICE and CBP have chosen this spot as a launching pad for those illegal raids and sweeps that have terrorized communities across L.a location with a tragic history of the unlawful removal of Japanese immigrants and their American children

Japanese American National Museum.gift of Charles and June Keene.the exhibition celebrates Southern Californias love affair with the automobile through the eyes of Japanese Americans.

and another panel discussion about the import car scene on Saturday.and collectors; concept car designs; plus five classic cars that embody the exhibitions themes of speed.

The exhibition is anchored by five classic cars:George Nakamuras Meteor hot rod from the early 1940s;Brian Omatsus custom 1951 Mercury coupe known as the Purple Reign;A 1956 Ford F-100 pickup truck once owned by West L.

JANM plans an array of public programs both at ArtCenter and on JANMs campus in Little Tokyo.email redlandsjapaneseculturalcenter@gmail.

a new nonprofit organization founded by community leaders Sabro Foster and Kevin Seishiro Suzuki.and promote Japanese culture and arts in the Inland Empire.

The program will include formal recognition and remarks from founders and local dignitaries.Born from a desire to fill a cultural void for Japanese Americans and introduce Japanese traditions to the wider community.