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The promoting of the story of the Harada family’s struggle for civil rights as embodied
by the National Historic Landmark Harada House is our passion.

09/18/2026

On September 17, 1918, Riverside Superior Court Judge Hugh H. Craig ruled in favor of the Harada family in the landmark court case The People of the State of California vs. Jukichi Harada, et al.

Judge Craig concluded, “The political rights of American citizens are the same, no matter what their parentage.”

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Image courtesy of the Museum of Riverside, Riverside, California.

09/07/2026

Sumi Harada not only collected hundreds of photographs of family and friends, she also safeguarded letters, cards, and other documents. Her vast collection documents daily life, special events, trips, WWII incarceration, and more.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Images courtesy of the Museum of Riverside.

08/19/2026

Happy back to school season!

The Haradas chose their home on Lemon Street in part due to its ideal location- it was near the children’s school, as well as the family’s church and restaurant.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Images courtesy of the Museum of Riverside.

08/17/2026

Take action to stop devastating changes to Section 106.

OIRA is conducting their regulatory review of the proposed changes to Section 106. Interested parties, including nonprofit organizations, business and trade associations, and state, local, and tribal governments, can request meetings with OIRA to share their concerns. Learn more at savingplaces.org/section106 or visit https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eo/neweomeeting to request a meeting. The reference number for the Section 106 changes is RIN 3010-AA10.

As Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for explained, “The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States.”

Stay tuned for more updates.

08/09/2026

Take action to stop devastating changes to Section 106.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting a webinar this Wednesday, August 12th at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM ET. Experts will discuss strategies to make your voice heard.

For more information and to register for the webinar, visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation profile or their website at savingplaces.org/section106

08/03/2026

Take action to stop devastating changes to Section 106.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has outlined action steps, including writing to your governor and your members of Congress. Tell them cultural heritage matters!

For more information on the proposed changes, the devastating impact they would have on heritage conservation across the US, a timeline, and next steps, watch the National Trust for Historic Preservation webinar recording and learn more on the National Trust’s website at savingplaces.org/section106

Stay tuned for more updates.

08/01/2026

What are you reading this summer?

From September 1929 to June 1930, first grader Harold Harada read 38 books. Titles included Mother Goose Rhymes, Jack and Jane, and Grandfather’s Farm.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Image courtesy of the Museum of Riverside.

07/25/2026

Last night the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced they are advancing rulemaking on proposed revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Section 106 is critical to protecting cultural heritage sites across the United States. As Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation explained, “The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States.”

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting a webinar on July 30th covering the potential impacts, next steps, timelines, and how to advocate against the changes.

Stay tuned for updates and how you can help.

07/20/2026

In what year were these words spoken?

108 years after Judge Hugh H. Craig ruled in favor of the Harada family in the landmark court case, The State of California vs. Jukichi Harada et al., it often feels like little has changed. Despite the Constitutional right to birthright citizenship, the government continues to violate the rights of immigrants and their US born children.

Slide 1: Quote from Jukichi Harada, circa 1916.
Slide 2: Quote from Thomas, an immigrant father in 2026, reposted from ACLU.
Slide 3: Quote from the landmark ruling by Judge Hugh H. Craig, 1918.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

07/09/2026

After purchasing a home for their children, Ken and Jukichi Harada were met with threats and intimidation from neighbors who wanted to keep the Japanese American family from moving into their white neighborhood. The Lemon Street neighbors offered $1,900 to buy out the Haradas, $400 more than they had just paid for the home. Jukichi Harada famously refused to sell.

To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Image courtesy of the Museum of Riverside, Riverside, California.

Address

P. O. Box 2272
Riverside, CA
92316

Website

https://linktr.ee/haradahousefoundation

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