"Am I An American Or Am I Not?" - Exhibit Opening
Sat, Apr 26
|Dayton
“Am I an American or Am I Not?” – a powerful traveling exhibit from the Fred T. Korematsu Institute is coming to the Peace Museum! Join us for this moving exploration of civil rights, identity, and justice, featuring keynote speaker Karen Korematsu on April 26th.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dayton, 10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
What it is about
The Peace Museum proudly presents “Am I an American or Am I Not?”, a traveling exhibit from the Fred T. Korematsu Institute that examines the mass incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Inspired by Fred Korematsu’s courageous resistance against the violation of his constitutional rights, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect on historical injustice and its relevance today.
Developed in partnership with the Korematsu Institute, the exhibition emphasizes stories of resilience and civic engagement, encouraging all of us to stand up for equal rights.
📍 Location: 10 N. Ludlow St, Dayton, OH
📅 Keynote Event: April 26th at 11am
🎤 Featuring: Karen Korematsu, daughter of Fred Korematsu and civil rights advocate
🎟️ Free and open to the public please RVSP