Sam Mihara is a second-generation Japanese American who experienced imprisonment in the Heart Mountain Internment Camp during WWII.
He offers his experiences navigating the xenophobia and prejudice of our history to ask what lessons have we learned.
Learn more about Sam Mihara by visiting his website https://sammihara.com/ and don't miss out on his presentation!
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations |
Mon, May 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, May 14 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, May 15 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, May 16 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, May 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, May 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, May 19 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
The West Las Vegas Library opened to the Historic Westside Neighborhood on D Street in 1973 before moving to its current location on Lake Mead Boulevard in January 1989. In addition to offering a 298-seat theater, the African American Special Collection, and a state-of-the-art robot lab, this 38,900-square-foot library houses 27,700 volumes and has become a prominent part of the community.