Tag Archives: Manzanar

US Memorial Day: Remembering Sadao Munemori

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Jeff

During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners,  on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their … Continue reading →

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“Born Free and Equal”: Ansel Adams’ Book and Manzanar Photo Series

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Jeff

As a public official openly endorsed interning Syrian refugees just like Japanese Americans and a musical about the internment has opened on Broadway, the Washington Post has recently put up a montage of photos from famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams.  … Continue reading →

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Megashark vs Giant Octopus: Asian Guy Makes out with White Pop Star

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jeff

“Don’t worry, Shimada.  I’m not taking you to Manzanar!” This just one of the many gems of dialogue contained in the movie Megashark vs Giant Octopus.  I recently saw it on the Syfy Channel, and with a title like that, … Continue reading →

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