Event Details
Three members of the Japanese-American Service Committee explore the remarkable story of Chicago’s Japanese-American community. Historian and writer Erik Matsunago shares the little-known history of post-World War II resettlement with moving first-person accounts of participants in JASC Oral History Project. Ross Harano and Linda Kawano participated in the Oral History project, and will share personal stories of their families resettling in Chicago from the incarceration camps.
These stories of resilience and change will give you a deeper understanding of socio-economic and political forces that shaped Chicago in the decades after the war.
Our Monday Enrichment programs, on music, art, literature, science and social sciences, are always free to the public with freewill donations appreciated. This program is part of "A Japanese Themester", funded by a generous grant from the Toshiba International Foundation.
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and an Illinois nonprofit organization. Our mission is strengthening our community through learning, giving, and sharing our landmark building, The Nineteenth Century Club. The Association was established in 1891 by a group of visionary women who believed education, charitable activities and civic involvement were vital elements in a thriving community. The spirit of the founders continues through grants, scholarships and public programming. We promote life-long learning through dynamic, multi-cultural programs featuring music, art, literature, science and the social sciences.