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Michelle Kumata stands in front of one of her paintings depicting the contributions and later incarceration of Japanese American pioneers. (Via International Examiner)
Artist Michelle Kumata creates two exhibits that preserve Japanese American heritage
From International Examiner (by Ron Chew) – On the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, Michelle Kumata’s new art installations “explore the forgotten contributions of Japanese American pioneers”.
On Bainbridge, Japanese Internment Anniversary Echoes As Anti-Asian Hate Dots Headlines
From Kitsap Sun – On the anniversary or Japanese American incarceration, former internees remember the history and impact of Executive Order 9066, which remains relevant especially in the face of increased hate crimes against Asian Americans.
