Apr 25: The 57th Annual #Manzanar Pilgrimage
“This year’s pilgrimage promises to be a dynamic community gathering where we remember the lessons of the World War II incarceration in the context of the current political climate.” @manzanarcommittee.bsky.social: manzanarcommittee.org/2026/02/09/5...
![The photograph shows an outdoor setting, specifically what appears to be temporary encampments or makeshift shelters. There is a prominent tent-like structure in the center with various items such as barrels and sticks scattered around it, suggesting that this might have been someone's living quarters during migration or displacement. In the background, there are several more similar tents and structures lined up, indicating an organized campsite for multiple families.
The image appears to be historical, given its black-and-white nature which suggests it was taken in a time when color photography wasn't prevalent or commonly used. The caption at the bottom indicates that this photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's work during her documentation efforts on migrant communities. It specifies "Resettlement Administration Photography—People’s Resettlements" and mentions locations such as Manzanar camp, California.
Dorothea Lange was a renowned photographer known for her documentary photography, particularly focusing on social issues like poverty, immigration, and the impact of war on American society during the early to mid-20th century. The image captured in this photograph is likely one from her extensive work documenting migrant families and their living conditions.
Additional context about Dorothea Lange's photographs can be found through resources such as "Home of a mig [...]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ls2ap3pxsotp3pgwjf7o633l/bafkreifbxmlh53aalrhkasn7kmohn5ix6eryddvcvv2b2twx6nqlu3jyzq)
The photograph shows an outdoor setting, specifically what appears to be temporary encampments or makeshift shelters. There is a prominent tent-like structure in the center with various items such as barrels and sticks scattered around it, suggesting that this might have been someone's living quarters during migration or displacement. In the background, there are several more similar tents and structures lined up, indicating an organized campsite for multiple families. The image appears to be historical, given its black-and-white nature which suggests it was taken in a time when color photography wasn't prevalent or commonly used. The caption at the bottom indicates that this photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's work during her documentation efforts on migrant communities. It specifies "Resettlement Administration Photography—People’s Resettlements" and mentions locations such as Manzanar camp, California. Dorothea Lange was a renowned photographer known for her documentary photography, particularly focusing on social issues like poverty, immigration, and the impact of war on American society during the early to mid-20th century. The image captured in this photograph is likely one from her extensive work documenting migrant families and their living conditions. Additional context about Dorothea Lange's photographs can be found through resources such as "Home of a mig [...]
Home of a migrant family. Calif.
#Calif #DorotheaLanges #Manzanar #California #DorotheaLange #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
In honor of those Japanese Americans sent to United States concentration camps in WWII.
#Manzanar
#JapaneseAmericans
#concentrationcamp
Excerpt from the book "Farewell to Manzanar" -> "At the time it seemed we had been living under this reign of fear for years. In fact, we lived there about two months. Late in February the navy decided to clear Terminal Island com-pletely. Even though most of us were American-born, it was dangerous having that many Asians so close to the Long Beach Naval Station, on the opposite end of the island. We had known something like this was coming. But, like Papa's arrest, not much could be done ahead of time. There were four of us kids still young enough to be living with Mama, plus Granny, her mother, sixty-five then, speaking no English, and nearly blind. Mama didn't know where else she could get work, and we had nowhere else to move to. On February 25 the choice was made for us. We were given forty-eight hours to clear out."
Cover of the book "Farewell to Manzanar."
One direct consequence was the immediate order that Japanese Americans evacuate Terminal Island.
From "Farewell to #Manzanar" book -> "Mama didn't know where else she could get work, and we had nowhere else to move to. On February 25 the choice was made for us. We were given 48 hours to clear out."
Many years ago, I visited the notorious #MANZANAR #ConcentrationCamp in California where #JapaneseAMERICANS were #IMPRISONED during #WorldWar2 . My drawings of the Guard Booth and a Monument to the #InnocentPEOPLE WHO DIED THERE. In #KANJI , it reads roughly "In Memoriam". #NEVERAGAIN !
We have faced and defeated racist, xenophobic, fascist leaders before. It takes speaking the truth even when it's uncomfortable, organizing our family, friends and neighbors, and standing steadfast in the fight for justice.
#Manzanar #DayofRemembrance #AbolishICE
I was proud to stand with my colleague @asmmuratsuchi.bsky.social and vote yes on HR 82, designating today, February 19, as a "Day of Remembrance" to increase public awareness about the incarceration of Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II. #NeverForget #Manzanar #EO9066
We've done it before and too few Americans know that...or believe it could happen here.
#manzanar #trailoftears
Ethnic Cleansing, American Style
https://f.mtr.cool/yqmlgqnybu
Our presidents, both Democrat and Republican, oblige us with policies that turn people into targets simply by naming them alien enemies or invaders. Chuck Yates #manzanar
The only brightness in a bleak place, Manzanar Internment, Independence, California, April 2021 #Manzanar #flower #InternmentCamp #nationalshame
When we allow hate and xenophobia we get places like this @georgetakei.bsky.social
#AlwaysRemember #EO9066 #Korematsu #JACL #HeartMountain #Manzanar #GilaRiver #Jerome #TuleLake #Rohwer #Minidoka #Honouliuli
Moving and filling stops along California’s 395 Freeway!
youtu.be/mlCLM6pGGgM
www.taking-the-brick.com
www.LAFilmLocationsTour.com
#roadtrips #California #Manzanar #SchatsBakkery #The395Freeway
How intricate! And elegant! And colorful! Those I captured are relatively crude but emotionally resonant, in my eyes.
#papercrane #origami #Manzanar
"One of the major factors why the incarceration was an injustice was that the mass detention of 120,000 Japanese Americans, many of whom were U.S. citizens, was based purely on the grounds of their race."
#NoMoreManzanars #Manzanar #Immigration #NeverAgain #NeverAgainIsNow
"Today, the same failures to protect the rights of Japanese Americans and safeguard American civil liberties, such as the acceptance of racial profiling as government policy, are happening again under the Trump Administration."
#NoMoreManzanars #Manzanar #Immigration #NeverAgain #NeverAgainIsNow
“Never Again is Now”
Japanese American
Frank Abe
@maddow.bsky.social
@maddowblog.bsky.social
@georgetakei.bsky.social
“Burn Order” #BurnOrder
#Manzanar Concentration Camp
A photo looking through a dirty 1940s truck window showing the steering wheel.
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I visited the Manzanar National Historic Site today and took this photo of an old 1940s truck.
#photography #blackandwhite #leica #manzanar
12 days of Christmas, 12 favorite reads of the year. 12/12. Compelling read of the injustices on one family during their incarceration in the American concentration camp.
#booksky
#manzanar
Mt. Williamson from Manzanar: Standing in the shadow of Ansel Adams. In homage to my favorite Adams photograph.
#photography #blackandwhite
#anseladams #landscape #bluesky #monochrome
#landscapephotography #naturephotography #manzanar
#favoritethings #blueskyartshow
Basketball Court at Manzanar
#photography #old #basketball #manzanar #historical #photooftheday #photographersofbluesky
OTD in 1942: The Manzanar Riot.
Rumors of informants, rising resentment, and the arrest of a beloved kitchen worker pushed the camp past its breaking point.
Military police opened fire. Two men died.
quietamericans.com/manzanar-riot
#Manzanar #AAPIHistory #QuietAmericans
@maddow.bsky.social in line with your new #BurnOrder my cousins were interned in #Manzanar. @KazGolden directed shares her families story. Very powerful & chilling. Love to connect you with Kaz & @nicollewallace.bsky.social
youtu.be/n6zwKl3cb_Q
The first episode is out today. The six episode series will be released every Monday over the next few weeks.Please tune in to wherever you listen to podcasts.
#NeverAgain #NeverAgainIsNow #NoMoreManzanars #Manzanar
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Check out the CNN story of Manzanar Committee member Joyce Nakamura Okazaki as she recalls her experience at #Manzanar stating: "We were incarcerated. We were in prison. We were in concentration camps."
Joyce shared: "It is important to remember your history so it is not repeated again" #NeverAgain
On Nov 24, 1942, Ralph Merritt took over Manzanar during deadly unrest.
He wasn’t perfect — but agriculture, education, and community programs grew under his watch.
Read the story: quietamericans.com/ralph-merritt
#JapaneseAmericanHistory #Manzanar #QuietAmericans
