Help save our SITE, STONE, AND STORIES!
The Topaz Museum Board has announced its intention to keep the Wakasa Stone Monument without the broad consent of the Japanese American community. As survivors and descendants of Topaz, we insist on being included in telling our history and preserving our historic camp landscape, including artifacts.
JOIN OUR CALL TO ACTION ZOOM:
Thursday, May 2
5p PDT / 8p EDT
Bay Area 80th Remembrance of the Murder of James Hatsuaki Wakasa
Recorded on the 80th anniversary of his death, April 11, 2023.
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Survivors, Descendants, and Japanese Americans have an acknowledged role as full partners in the preservation, curation, and interpretation of the material, cultural and textual history of Topaz as it is presented at the Topaz Museum and throughout its historic
landscape.
The Wakasa Memorial Committee also wishes to ensure that our family and community history is interpreted and treated with respect and transparency, drawing on best practices, expert advice, community dialogue, and principles of inclusivity.
Banner made by former Topaz inmates, courtesy Manzanar Committee and Manzanar National Historic Site