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
In 2010, the Governor of CA signed the legislative bill establishing the 1st #FredKorematsuDay on January 30, the 1st statewide day in U.S. history named after an Asian American. If you are interested in celebrating in your state, check out the info here!
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We have the 24-minute version of the doc on #FredKorematsu & his fight for justice, "Of Civil Wrongs & Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story", on our website. We are currently updating it in honor of the 25th anniversary of the film. Stream his story here:
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#tbt Last week, in honor of #FredKorematsuDay, KI’s founder and president, Dr. Karen Korematsu, & VP Courtney Peagler, discussed the importance of advocacy & the small steps we all can take to stand up for what is right. Watch here:
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Looking for some books for the little ones in your life? @sojustbooks has created more than 100 carefully selected lists of multicultural & social justice book recommendations. You can find books on #BlackHistoryMonth & #civilrights history here:
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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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Our national traveling exhibit is headed to the Loveland Museum in CO on 2/15. “Am I An American Or Am I Not?” brings history around the country and asks visitors to think about our civil liberties and the Constitution. Learn more here:
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At KI, we believe all of our stories are an important part of the American story. Hear historian Professor Michael Hines break down the history of Negro History Week and how it became #BlackHistoryMonth here:
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Exciting news! @RepMarkTakano (CA-39) is leading a bipartisan effort to get Congress to award its highest civilian honor to Fred Korematsu as a civil rights pioneer. Read more here:
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KI is leading efforts to recognize #FredKorematsuDay of Civil Liberties & the Constitution in all states to honor his legacy as a civil rights hero for all Americans. Learn more about Fred Korematsu here:
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RT @CAStateLibrary: Today, Jan. 30, we celebrate Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. Mr. Korematsu stood up to the…
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RT @aaldef: Today, we honor civil rights hero Fred Korematsu, whose decades of advocacy work secured Japanese Americans the reparations the…
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RT @librarycongress: Today is Fred Korematsu Day, first celebrated in his home state of California in 2011. Korematsu was the son of Japane…
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RT @CADeptEd: The CDE honors #FredKorematsuDay and other civil rights advocates for Japanese American redress. Korematsu objected to intern…
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You Can Make a Difference: Join KI and Fight for Education! Make a Tax-Deductible Tribute Gift to KI on #FredKorematsuDay! Make a tribute donation in honor of someone special here:
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Fort Lee, New Jersey, will commemorate #FredKorematsuDay of Civil Liberties and the Constitution on 1/30 at 5 PM EST. It will be presented by key proponents in establishing #KorematsuDay, firstly in Fort Lee, then NYC. Learn more here:
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In honor of #FredKorematsuDay, KI's Dr. Karen Korematsu & Courtney Peagler discuss the importance of advocacy & the small steps we all can take to stand up for what is right here. Watch "Advocacy Now: You Can Make a Difference" here:
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Today, Michigan Law's event commemorates #FredKorematsuDay with a panel including Professor Ron Aramaki, Professor Matthew Fletcher, and Mary Kamidoi, an incarceration camp survivor. Learn more here:
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Santa Clara University's Office for Multicultural Learning is hosting a film screening in honor of #FredKorematsuDay. Following the screening, engage in a thoughtful panel discussion. The event is free & open to the public. Learn more here:
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We wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! #LunarNewYear heralds the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year. 2025 is the #YearOfTheSnake. Learn more about the 15 days of the Lunar New Year & what they mean here:
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