BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195649 CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival 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/asian-zither/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260603T223247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223304Z UID:23417-1780660800-1780664400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:June Mending Circle 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/june-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260511T201833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213817Z UID:23300-1781287200-1781294400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Opening Doorways for Belonging and Liberation: PARAMITA Film Screening and Healing Workshop with Kirthi Nath 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/paramita/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PARAMITA-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T170000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260603T011234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T184824Z UID:23404-1782302400-1786640400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ochazuke to Adobo: Care\, Memory\, and the Immigrant Kitchen with Julia LaChica 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/ochazuke-adobo/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Julia-LaChia-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260602T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T214051Z UID:23397-1782498600-1782505800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Pieces of Self: A Collage Workshop with Trisha Mah 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/trisha-mah/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pieces-of-Self-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T130000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260706T234615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T234711Z UID:23459-1783684800-1783688400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:July Mending Circle 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/july-mending-circle/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260529T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T203510Z UID:23326-1783864800-1783872000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Musikang Kalipay: A Rondalla Concert with the Iskwelahang Pilipino 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/kalipay/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Musikang-Kalipay-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260623T195601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T213605Z UID:23423-1784826000-1784833200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:1850-1882: A Chinese American Origin Story—A Book Talk with Veronica Li 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/veronica-li/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1882-Book-Talk-IG-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260721T195650 CREATED:20260703T014214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T014229Z UID:23449-1785589200-1785600000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Stories in Our Voices: Oral History of Oakland Chinatown Organizing Across Generations 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/oral-history-chinatown/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Our-Stories-in-Our-Voices-FB-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR