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This Sunday, we are stepping into the historical legacy that inspired OMCA’s latest special exhibition, BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration. With opening remarks by OMCA Executive Director Lori Fogarty, we will engage with this present moment in American history with the clarity and learnings of the past.

Celebrating the winter season, OMCA partners with local vendors to offer an unusual and tempting array of items great for gift giving—from jewelry and art prints to beautiful textiles, gifts for your four-legged friends, and plenty of other unique finds.

Join acclaimed author Karen Tei Yamashita for a Special Guest Gallery Chat in conjunction with OMCA’s current exhibition, Be Here / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration. Born in Oakland in 1951, Yamashita is a member of the Sansei generation, the grandchildren of Japanese immigrants. With both of her parents incarcerated at Topaz, Utah, during World War II, Yamashita brings a personal connection to this history.

Join Judy Sakaki and her granddaughter, Lana Masako Wong, for a special intergenerational Gallery Chat in conjunction with our current exhibition, Be Here / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration. Through conversation and personal stories, they will explore how the legacy of Japanese American incarceration is remembered and passed down across generations.