Special Exclusive: A Talk with George Takei

On Saturday, June 24, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) held a special event with actor and activist George Takei. We met with George Takei, where he spoke to us about the importance of appreciating diversity, such as the experience of Japanese-Americans, in the history of America.  Later he personally took us and other fans on a tour of his special exhibition: "New Frontiers: The Many Worlds of George Takei."

 

George Takei on the importance of telling the story of diversity:

George talks to the JFLA 

"We want to talk about the diversity of American history and the diversity of the people of the United States who all contribute to making our democracy a better democracy."

On learning Japanese:

George is glad he learned Japanese 

"I'm grateful now that I can speak the language and be able to move around Japan fairly comfortably."

Thank you very much, George Takei and JANM for speaking with us and providing the wonderful tour!