BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220510T234849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T231421Z UID:12397-1654351200-1654358400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Creative Voices of the Vietnamese Diaspora DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/creative-voices-vietnamese-diaspora-panel-talk/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604CreativeVoicesPanel_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220505T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T044854Z UID:12366-1654363800-1654372800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Queer Trans Asian Pride - A Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/qtapi-week-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220604QTAPI_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220519T190452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T163811Z UID:12469-1654956000-1654963200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Telling Our Stories: A Celebration of Oakland and Bay Area’s Diverse Voices DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/homemade-celebration-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HM-Particpant0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220510T230605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T223738Z UID:12388-1655560800-1655566200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hālau KaUaTuahine DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/heart-filled-heritage-series-halau-ka-ua-tuahine/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220618Thumbnail_Halau.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220607T215718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183302Z UID:12589-1656075600-1656079200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Become a Changemaker: Learn More About Recycling & Composting in Oakland DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/changemaker/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/changemaker_thumb-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220630T123000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220603T213722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183320Z UID:12567-1656586800-1656592200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Jikimee - AAPI Elder Voices DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/jikimee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jikimee_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220511T005430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183223Z UID:12416-1657360800-1657366200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Natto Presentation & Tasting Session DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/natto-presentation-and-tasting/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709NattoDemo_Thumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220511T002657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T183217Z UID:12406-1657373400-1657380600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Japanese Knife Sharpening Workshop DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/knife-sharpening-workshop-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220709KnifesharpeningWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220829 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220224T222156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205631Z UID:12082-1657843200-1661731199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001126 CREATED:20220524T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212947Z UID:12499-1657980000-1657990800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Minhwa Family Workshop DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/minhwa-family-workshop-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/20220716MinhwaWorkshop_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220603T050838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T212936Z UID:12562-1659193200-1659200400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Lil Tokyo Reporter" 10th Anniversary Screening DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lil-tokyo-reporter-10th-anniversary-screening/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220730LittleTokyoReporterScreening_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T163000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220614T174706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T205707Z UID:12605-1659798000-1659803400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Painting The Streets" Book Talk [POSTPONED] DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/painting-the-streets-book-talk-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220806PaintingTheStreetsBookTalk_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220803T214002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T210939Z UID:12648-1661990400-1664150399@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories From My Mother's House DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/stories-from-my-mothers-house/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/20220901StoriesFromMothersHouse_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220824T212839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T172608Z UID:12701-1662805800-1662813000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stop the Violence - Solidarity Now! Forum 1 DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/solidaritynow/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220910_BAMCForum_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220824T220054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195618Z UID:12869-1664582400-1667260799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Press Play: Exhibition - Raising Mental Health Awareness DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/pressplay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20221001PressPlay_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220823T002613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T220218Z UID:12705-1665855000-1665855000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:26th Anniversary Gala — Celebrate Asian Love DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebration-asian-love/ LOCATION:Pacific Renaissance Plaza\, 388 Ninth Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/heart_hand-1@3x.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220527T172552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213255Z UID:12525-1665856800-1665864000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:OACC Gala 2022 DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/gala-2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/OACC-Gala-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20221013T205538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T182514Z UID:13020-1666350000-1666454400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Ofrenda Building 2022: Celebrating Día De Los Muertos with OMCA DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/communityofrenda2022/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10212022_CommunityOfrenda_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20220914T223149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225521Z UID:12918-1667520000-1671407999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Distant Journeys of Cultural Exchange DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/distant-journeys/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/distantjourneys_thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20221005T211519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195601Z UID:12986-1667656800-1667664000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Uncommon Ground: Write Now! SF Bay's New Anthology DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/uncommonground/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/uncommon-ground.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20221117T010720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T195553Z UID:13136-1670076000-1670081400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:CRESCENCIANA Book Talk: Connecting with our Ancestors’ Narratives DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/crescenciana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221203CrescencianaBookTalk_Thumbnail.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230113T233852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231846Z UID:13281-1673913600-1677283199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bandung To The Bay: Intersections of Solidarity DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bandung-to-the-bay-exhibition-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/20220715BandungtotheBay_Thumbnail-e1673653068165.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20221207T214608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T231330Z UID:13160-1675508400-1675526400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month: Celebration of Black & Asian Solidarity DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lnyxbhm/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CO-PRESENTED-BY-Instagram-Post-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230105T231744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001956Z UID:13222-1676122200-1676127600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:PEONY AMOUR - Sultry Ecstasy and Frosty Agony: Book Talk with Raymond Chong DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/peonyamour/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230211Peony-Amour-BookTalk_Thumbnail-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T193000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230111T192311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T071903Z UID:13229-1676653200-1676662200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:MY BOYFRIEND APOCALYPSE: Chapbook Reading and Writing Workshop with antmen pimentel mendoza DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/my-bf-apocalypse/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MY-BOYFRIEND-APOCALYPSE-instagram.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230105T225516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T214941Z UID:13235-1676721600-1682942400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Community Map Project (Ongoing) DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dor-community-map-project-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Day-of-Remembrance-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230221T195319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T194523Z UID:13438-1677862800-1682197200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Current Exhibition: Li Ching World DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lichingworld-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Copy-of-20230301_LiChing_Opening_Panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230307T191355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T222839Z UID:13574-1678881600-1682866800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Community Night Market DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/vcnm-apply/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Vendor-application-live.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230302T184843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001907Z UID:13530-1678995000-1679175000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Dancing Moons Festival with Oakland Ballet Company DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dancing-moons-festival/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dancing-Moons-Festival-IG-Square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T001127 CREATED:20230131T064746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T001816Z UID:13345-1679076000-1679083200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: 48 Years After the End of the Vietnam War: A Continued Conversation About Empathy & Healing DESCRIPTION:“ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” Day of Remembrance Film Screening & Discussion \n \n \n \n In honor of Day of Remembrance\, join us on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024 for a screening of ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 followed by a discussion of the film with film director Jon Osaki and film producer Lauren Kawana.     Day of Remembrance\, on February 19th\, marks the day in 1942 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066\, giving the U.S. Army the authority to forcibly remove and incarcerate Americans of Japanese ancestry residing on the West Coast during WWII. Every February\, the Japanese American community commemorates Executive Order 9066 as a reminder of the impact the incarceration experience has had on their families\, community\, and our country. It is an opportunity to educate others on the fragility of civil liberties in times of crisis\, and the importance of remaining vigilant in protecting the rights and freedoms of all.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120\,000 Japanese Americans\, and chronicles one of the most dark\, twisted\, and nefarious cover-ups in American history.  \n \nIn today’s climate of fear and “fake news”\, the story of the unjust World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans is a cautionary tale about this country’s democracy and the fragile balance of power within our government. While the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans has been acknowledged as a “mistake\,” ALTERNATIVE FACTS challenges the historical narrative and promotes healthy dialogue about race\, religion\, and the importance of speaking out when our democracy falters.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Director \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Osaki is a native San Franciscan and has served as the Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council since 1996. During Jon’s tenure as Executive Director\, JCYC has grown to become one of San Francisco’s most successful child and youth development organizations\, annually serving over 6\,000 children and youth from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Under Jon’s leadership\, JCYC’s programs have received national recognition for achieving outstanding outcomes for young people and the organization is frequently called upon by the City of San Francisco to implement new initiatives for children and youth.    Jon is also an award-winning filmmaker who has directed and produced promotional\, educational\, narrative\, and documentary films.  Over the past few years\, he has had films screened at film festivals and community events across the country. As a filmmaker\, Jon views this genre as the next step in his lifelong pursuit of social justice and equity. Currently Jon’s first feature documentary\, ALTERNATIVE FACTS: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is broadcasting nationwide on PBS stations. In addition\, he has recently received the “Activism in Film Award” by the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon\, “Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award” by the Best Short Film Competition\, and the “Health Equity Community Award” by the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Film Producer \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Born and raised in Hawai’i\, Lauren Kawana currently works in the San Francisco Bay Area as an independent documentary director\, producer\, camera operator and editor. She has worked on doc shorts\, series\, and feature films such as Try Harder! directed by Debbie Lum; FREE: The Power of Performance directed by Suzanne LaFetra and David Collier\, and Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw directed by Rick Goldsmith. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/dustchild/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/03172023-Dust-Child-IG-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR