May 1 marks the beginning of Give in May, a crucial time to support nonprofits dedicated to advocating for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities nationwide.
Funding for education and advocacy nonprofits is at risk. You might be wondering what you can do to ensure that organizations like the Fred T. Korematsu Institute can continue their impactful work.
Here's how: Make a tax-deductible donation to the Korematsu Institute during Give in May. Choose a one-time gift, a tribute gift in honor or memory of someone, or a monthly contribution. Your support provides a steady income stream, which will help KI's budgeting and future planning.
The Korematsu Institute just celebrated 15 years of dedicated education and advocacy. We use Fred Korematsu’s story to shed light on broader topics like civil rights and the U.S. Constitution, civic education and participation, resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity, and American identity. Now, more than ever, remembering nuanced history is crucial to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Embodying Fred Korematsu’s spirit, we are committed to speaking up for justice. This year, we have been touring with our “AM I AN AMERICAN OR AM I NOT?” national traveling exhibition, sharing these histories with communities from Oregon and Colorado to Mississippi and Ohio. We are also speaking at educator conferences and are working to bring AANHPI curriculum to every state with our free digital toolkits and new educational resources for educators nationwide.
By celebrating our 15 years of work with a monthly donation of $15 (or more), you can make a difference during Give in May and all year long! With your gift, you empower us to navigate the current shifting landscape. Your tax-deductible monthly gift strengthens our foundation, supports our work amidst challenges, and educates the next generation on the importance of history, acknowledging past mistakes, and advancing justice for all.
Founder and President Dr. Karen Korematsu founded the Fred T. Korematsu Institute in 2009 to honor her father’s legacy. Originally a local community and education program, KI expanded its vision in 2010 when Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution was established in California. We carry on Fred Korematsu’s legacy and educate to fight for the social justice, civic education, and racial equality we urgently need today.
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute shares the story of Japanese American Incarceration and its impact on civil liberties, the Constitution, and what it means to be an American. Teachers nationwide have shared their concerns about having the materials to teach this important history in their classrooms. And we have never felt stronger and more confident in our mission to promote civic participation and education that advances racial equity, social justice, and human rights for all. The demand for our work is never-ending. So we ask you to join us to educate to conquer hate by supporting the Korematsu Institute with a Give-in-May gift.
Join us in educating to advance racial equity, social justice, and human rights for all.
The Fred T. Korematsu Institute (KI) is a national education advocacy organization committed to promoting civic participation and education that advances racial equity, social justice, and human rights for all. Through our educational programs, media and exhibits, and speaking engagements, we inspire people and organizations to, as Fred said, “stand up for what is right.”
