Fred T. Korematsu Institute
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The Fred T. Korematsu Institute educates to advance racial equity, social justice, and human rights for all.
San Francisco
Joined January 2009
RT @KTVU: Jack Dairiki and Seiko Fujimoto were caught in Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped August 6, 1945. On Wednesday for the 80th a….
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Jack Dairiki and Seiko Fujimoto were caught in Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped August 6, 1945. On Wednesday for the 80th anniversary, they were honored and shared their thoughts with KTVU's...
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Since December 2010, KI has developed & distributed over 15,000 Toolkits on JA history, civil rights, and the #Constitution to teachers in all 50 states & 12 countries. Check out our Educator Resources & request a Digital Toolkit here:
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making this a great opportunity to catch up on any vaccines you or your family may need. Find out what vaccines are available, why they are important & eBooks on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases at @Vaxyourfam:
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“San Francisco’s Japantown, known to some as Nihonmachi, is the oldest Japantown in the country. It is also one of only four surviving Japantowns in the country.” The #LostKinjo series from @AsAmNews examines communities that have disappeared. Learn more:
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Today is the anniversary of the bombing of #Hiroshima in 1945. Listen to first-person accounts of the bombing in this NYT OpEd documentary, "She Was 300 Yards From the Atomic Bomb Center — & Survived," along with illustrations from survivors: #Hiroshima80
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#OTD 60 years ago, the #VotingRightsAct of 1965 (VRA) was signed into law by President Johnson to remove race-based restrictions, such as Grandfather clauses, poll taxes, & specialized tests, to prevent people from voting. Learn more here:
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"I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world." - Sadako Sasaki.Learn more about Sadako, the aftereffects of the Hiroshima bombing, the role of the origami crane, & how to fold your own paper crane here:
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KI is pleased to take part in the #CranesForOurFuture campaign that envisions a world without the threat of nuclear weapons & coincides with the grim anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima (8/6) & Nagasaki (8/9). You can read our statement here:
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Today is #ElectionDay in 9 states! Your power is in your vote! KI advocates for civic participation to make choices for our collective future. Find out about voting in your state & the multilingual voter hotline with assistance in 8 languages at @APIAVote:
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With AI-generated content like deepfake videos, disinformation is more complex than ever. And with AI algorithms & now generative AI shaping what we experience, basic media literacy is essential, but might not be enough to discern disinformation:
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On August 6, 1945, unprecedented devastation visited the unsuspecting residents of Hiroshima, and then 3 days later, Nagasaki, in the first wartime uses of nuclear weapons. One student, Shun Sasaki, has been offering tours to prevent another nuclear war:
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What does a world without nuclear weapons mean to you? You can join KI and take part in the #CranesForOurFuture campaign advocating for a world w/o nuclear weapons from 8/6-9, honoring the grim anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki:
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making this a great opportunity to catch up on any vaccines you or your family may need. Learn more about what vaccines are available & resources to increase your community’s immunity:
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July is National Parks and Recreation Month. The Minidoka National Historic Site is located in rural southern Idaho & preserves a portion of the WWII incarceration site. Learn more & watch "Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp," here:
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AANHPI history IS American history. Curious about the AAPI studies curriculum standards in your area? Check out this interactive map and filter among academic standards, bills that have passed into law, and pending bills in your state: #sschat
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How can you be an advocate? It may seem daunting, but once you have identified a cause you are passionate about, there are many things you can do to support it. Find some things you can do with our “Five Simple Steps to be An Advocate” developed in honor of #FredKorematsuDay!
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Student cell phone bans? New curriculum? Curious about how your local school board works? @ballotpedia conducted a Virtual School Board Listening Tour to better understand their role in shaping our communities, & establishing requirements & restrictions:
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Next Tuesday is #ElectionDay in 9 states! Your power is in your vote! KI advocates for civic participation to make choices for our collective future. Civil liberties & civic education are more important than ever. Find out about voting at @APIAVote:
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In honor of the 80th anniversary of the Korematsu v. US case on 12/18/24, KI was pleased to publicly debut “Error Before Us: The Coram Nobis Cases,” a doc produced in honor of the cases of Fred Korematsu, Minoru Yasui, & Gordon Hirabayashi. Watch:
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On July 28, 1868, Sec of State Seward issued a proclamation certifying w/o reservation that the #14thAmendment was a part of the U.S. Constitution after ratification on July 9. Learn more about the Constitution & the Japanese American Incarceration:
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