From Little Tokyo to Crenshaw: Postwar Multiracial Solidarity | Lost LA

Japanese Americans returning from World War II incarceration camps rebuilt their community in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw neighborhood. This area later became a hub for African American businesses and culture, attracting Black families migrating from the South. Follow along to explore the archives at the Japanese American National Museum, enjoy a meal at Tak’s Cafe, and shoot hoops at Dorsey High. Collect evidence of solidarity between Japanese Americans and African Americans in postwar America by identifying moments or issues that brought these communities together. Then consider how the neighborhood’s history intersects with community-building efforts today.