Manzanar Committee
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The Manzanar Committee is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Japanese American incarceration during World War II and advocating for civil rights through education and public programs.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
grassroots organization
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nonprofit organization ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
civil liberties
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human rights ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
prevent future civil rights violations
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promote historical understanding ⓘ raise awareness of Japanese American incarceration ⓘ support affected communities ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | annual Manzanar Pilgrimage ⓘ |
| associatedWithPlace | Manzanar National Historic Site NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
civil rights groups
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community organizations ⓘ educational institutions ⓘ |
| documentedIn | Japanese American civil rights history ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Japanese American incarceration during World War II
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civil rights ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
advocacy campaigns
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cultural programs ⓘ hosting educational workshops ⓘ organizing pilgrimages to Manzanar ⓘ public lectures ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
civil rights advocacy
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community engagement ⓘ preservation of history and legacy of Japanese American incarceration ⓘ public education ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
anti-racism
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constitutional rights ⓘ democratic values ⓘ memory and redress ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
California
NERFINISHED
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| promotes |
civic participation
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cross-community solidarity ⓘ intergenerational dialogue ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Japanese American community
NERFINISHED
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Manzanar War Relocation Center NERFINISHED ⓘ World War II incarceration camps NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf |
media coverage on Japanese American incarceration
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public history projects ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
commemorative events
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community organizing ⓘ education ⓘ public programs ⓘ |
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