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Confessions - Book Club - JETAA Chicago & JASC YPC

A new twist on an old favorite! The JETAA Chicago and Japan America Society of Chicago YPC Book Club continues in 2023 with a meeting in October!


Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, October 26th!


Our book club focuses on highlighting voices and stories with a strong connection to Japan. For our next meeting we have chosen Confessions. Written by Kanae Minato, October's pick is narrated in alternating voices, with twists you'll never see coming, Confessions explores the limits of punishment, despair, and tragic love, culminating in a harrowing confrontation between teacher and student that will place the occupants of an entire school in danger.


Be sure to pick up a copy of the book and then join us for an evening of casual discussion in a virtual space via Zoom! Registrations are limited, so grab a spot while you can!


Sign up here!


This event is open to JET alumni, JASC YPC members, and friends.


Questions? Email us at info@jetaachicago.com


*Save the date for our next book club meeting! Idol, Burning by Rin Usami on Tuesday, December 12th!



 
 
 

Appreciation vs Appropriation: A nuanced discussion on cultural ownership from Twin Cities JACL

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We're excited to kick off our first discussion of the series on Saturday, August 12th at 7pm US Central Time (8pm Eastern, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific) with Yuki Kokubo 小久保由紀 (she/her)!


Yuki is the creator behind Made by Yuki, a clothing line that utilizes Kimonos and other vintage Japanese textiles. By focusing on the history and craftsmanship of traditional textiles, Yuki creates opportunities for everyone to appreciate Japanese culture without overstepping the boundaries of appropriation.


Find out more about her work at madebyyuki.com or by following @made.by.yuki on Instagram. You can register for Yuki’s discussion and the others in our series using the button below. Questions for Yuki can be emailed to advocacy@tcjacl.org up to one werk prior to the event.


“Appreciation vs Appropriation: A nuanced discussion on cultural ownership” is an exciting collaboration between the @twincitiesjacl Social Justice Committee and @made.by.yuki. Funding is provided by Karen and Les Suzukamo and graphic design by @kuniko.creates.


Appreciation vs Appropriation is a continuous conversation on cultural ownership that attempts to explore this complex topic in a nuanced way. This conversation will be structured as a series of one-on-one interviews with artists, subject matter experts, and community members speaking from their own perspectives rather than attempting to speak for entire communities or cultures.


We do not expect all messaging to be consistent, nor do we expect a consensus to be reached on where the line falls between appropriation and appreciation. Rather, we hope to spark further conversations on the topic. All conversations will be streamed live, and recordings will be made available when interviewees grant their permission for us to do so.


 
 
 

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Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Alumni Association of Chicago
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Connecting JET alumni in the Midwest - Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana
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