Fred T. Korematsu Institute

This #AANHPIHeritageMonth, your support helps organizations like KI. Expand our impact with educational toolkits for educators & programs like our national traveling exhibition, "AM I AN AMERICAN OR AM I NOT?," & support our future with a #GiveInMay gift: giveinmay.org/organization/K…

May is National #MilitaryAppreciationMonth. The Veterans History Project has collected 8 stories of those who put their lives on the line for their country, even as their families back home were moved to incarceration camps. Hear their stories: tinyurl.com/2prntc8k

#fbf In recognition of #APAHM, the Supreme Court of the State of NY Appellate Division presented “Fred Korematsu and His Fight for Justice: A Historical Reenactment.” Dr. Karen Korematsu read her op-ed about the impact of the case. Learn more here: amny.com/news/aapi-heri…

A #GiveInMay gift to the Korematsu Institute is an investment in the future, so that the next generation does not forget the Japanese American Incarceration, the struggle for civil rights, or the heroes & contributions of the AANHPI community. Donate here: giveinmay.org/organization/K…

The Japanese American Incarceration camp at Tule Lake was listed as one of the 11 most endangered historic places in the US by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Jim Yamaichi shares his experience being branded "disloyal" at the Tule Lake here: nps.gov/media/video/vi…

From 1910 to 1940, Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay was the western port of entry for immigrants to the US from Asia and Europe. Their vault archive draws upon historical records dating back to 1851. You can view the resources from their vault here: aiisf.org/thevault

May is Historic Preservation Month, which celebrates our architectural heritage and the benefits of saving historic places. See the 11 most endangered historic sites in the country & why they are important to our shared history here: npr.org/2026/05/15/nx-…

#wbw Amanda Ohlke & KI's new Executive Director Courtney Peagler collaborated on a piece for the American Alliance of Museums on presenting programs on difficult issues & maintaining trust as an educational organization. Learn more in "Tackling the Truth": aam-us.org/2025/04/27/tac…

A #GiveInMay gift to the Korematsu Institute is an investment in the future, so that the next generation does not forget the Japanese American Incarceration, the struggle for civil rights, or the heroes and contributions of the AANHPI community: giveinmay.org/organization/K…

Jim Tanimoto’s personal story reflects the experience of 125,000 other Japanese and Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII. Now, 102 years old, he shares his story of being incarcerated at the Tule Lake and his post-war treatment: chico.newsreview.com/2026/05/18/mem…

The AAPI History Museum opened in spring 2025. Based in Providence, R.I., the museum is built on four thematic areas: migration, identity, activism, and solidarity. It was conceived following an increase in anti-AAPI hate following the COVID-19 pandemic: tinyurl.com/ya9apabh

Bring the Korematsu Institute's “AM I AN AMERICAN OR AM I NOT?” exhibition to your community. Our exhibit teaches about the Japanese American Incarceration and asks visitors to think about broader issues, such as civil liberties and the Constitution. More: amianamerican.org/s/aiaa/page/ph…

Please join the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts as they recognize #AANHPIHeritageMonth with a panel discussion featuring the KI Chair of the Board of Directors, Jeff Hsi, on May 20, 2026, at 4 PM. Learn more and register here: forms.mad.uscourts.gov/aapi-heritage-…

In New York? Join us tonight for an historical reenactment of the Korematsu v. US Supreme Court case, followed by a conversation with Dr. Karen Korematsu in recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/3b847ytb

Your #GiveInMay gift to KI is an investment in the future, so that the next generation does not forget the Japanese American Incarceration, the struggle for civil rights, or the contributions of the AANHPI community: giveinmay.org/organization/K…

#OTD On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered the unanimous ruling in the landmark civil rights case Brown v. Board of Education, ending state-sanctioned segregation of public schools. Learn more and read stories of the five individual cases here: tinyurl.com/r2499953

Legislation creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, which later became the Women's Army Corps (WAC), was signed into law #OTD in 1942. The 150,000+ WAC members were the first women other than nurses to serve in the U.S. Army. Hear their stories ⬇️ loc.gov/collections/ve…

In camps, some incarcerated Japanese Americans worked to hold on to traditional arts while others felt they could not celebrate their Japanese heritage. Listen and learn more about the koto and music during the Japanese American Incarceration at KALW: kalw.org/2026-05-14/mur…

At KI, we believe education is the best way to fight prejudice & misinformation & keep history alive for the next generation. @DenshoProject discusses guidelines for educators & parents to choose children's books about the Japanese American Incarceration: densho.org/catalyst/guide…

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Library of Congress has selected 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry, chosen for their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s recorded sound history. 🧵 ⬇️ #NatRecRegistry