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NVMC Leadership Series

Throughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldier by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting a Leadership Series aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.

An Afternoon with the Author: Pamela Rotner Sakamoto

Pamela Rotner Sakamoto discusses her novel, “Midnight in Broad Daylight: A Japanese American Family Caught Between Two Worlds.”

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Yakamashii w/ Kathy Collins and Uluwehi Guerrero

Kathy Collins “talks story” with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Kumu Uluwehi Guerrero in this installment of the “Yakamashii” series.

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The Nisei Narrative with Leonard Oka

Nisei Veterans Memorial Center co-founder Leonard Oka discusses the NVMC’s beginnings and its future direction.

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An Afternoon with Kirk Kurokawa

Discussion with artist Kirk Kurokawa and his journey to painting the NVMC mural “Quiet Dignity, Everlasting Honor”

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