Happy Birthday to #AllyMaki, voice of #GiggleMcDimples in Toy Story 4, and founder of #AsianAmericanGirlClub. As a #yonsei, Ally carries forward a powerful legacy—her grandmother was incarcerated at #HeartMountain, and her grandfather served with the #442nd.

Happy Birthday to #FordKonno! Born #OTD 1933, Ford made history as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in multiple freestyle events. At just 5'6", Ford proved that heart and skill mattered more than size! #japaneseamerican

Today we honor #SueKunitomiEmbrey, born January 6, 1923. After being imprisoned at #Manzanar as a young woman, Sue dedicated decades to ensuring these stories would never be forgotten. #manzanarcommittee #manzanarnationalhistoricsite

Today we honor #GeorgeShima (born #OTD in 1864), who became the first #JapaneseAmerican millionaire and earned the title #ThePotatoKing. Shima transformed undesirable swampland in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta into thriving potato farms. #theshimacenter

Clip from, "Legacies of Incarceration: The Power of Place and Memory" #tadaima2025 #japaneseamerican #wwii #hawaii #plantation Watch full video here: youtu.be/sps_P0JQ0Do

"The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism." Hannah Arendt #dehumanization #war #wwii #japanese #lifemagazine

Do traumatic events affect young kids? Listen to #Minidoka survivor, Grace Ouchida, talk about her memories as a six-year-old, riding the train to Minidoka with her family. #childrenremember #japaneseamerican #trauma

If you or your ancestors emigrated from Japan following World War II, we invite you to join our next Shin-Nikkei community gathering. Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #shinnikkei #nikkei #jacommunity

This collaborative forum is designed for individuals interested in genealogical research within the Japanese American community to share knowledge, resources, and insights as they advance their family history investigations. Link to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

JUST ADDED! This group is for people who identify as #sansei (third generation). These Zoom sessions are designed to foster community connection and provide supportive spaces for peer dialogue. Lead by volunteer facilitators Anne Tsuneishi and Dale Yuzuki. #japaneseamerican

This group is for nikkei who identify as fourth generation. Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #japaneseamerican #yonsei #fourthgeneration #community

Is this a generational thing? #japaneseamerican #japanese