The Hapa Collection

The Hapa Collection

Samoan, New Zealand, Scottish, English, Irish
I am - simpler and more complex than any
catagory (sic) insisted upon by a colonial need
to quantify humanity. I am my genealogy
alive. I am more than my genealogy and
my genealogy is more than any bureaucracy
can comprend. I am here now.
--
Samoan, New Zealand, Scottish, English, Irish
I am - simpler and more complex than any
catagory (sic) insisted upon by a colonial need
to quantify humanity. I am my genealogy
alive. I am more than my genealogy and
my genealogy is more than any bureaucracy
can comprehend. I am here now.
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Polaroid activity from the presentation of the exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa at New York University's Asian/Pacific/American Institute. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
The exhibition was organized by the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.
New York, New York. 2008.

Welsch, German, Dutch, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, American
I am Welsch, German, Dutch, Spanish, Filipino, and Chinese.
I am American.
--
I am Welsch, German, Dutch, Spanish, Filipino, and Chinese.
I am American.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, English, etc.
Hi, I am Japanese English, and etc. I am Hapa and proud of it.
--
Hi, I am Japanese English, and etc. I am Hapa and proud of it.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

English, Belgian, Japanese
I am pretty detail-oriented so I have a long list of ways I could and have answered this question. I used to call myself a mutt because I am the product of 2 generations of military men who've found their wives overseas (Belgium during WWII and Japan during Vietnam). Part of my family has been in the U.S. since before it was the U.S. I could change the face of the Daughters of the American Revolution. My parents chose my name to reflect my English, Belgian and Japanese heritage. As I said, I'm detail-oriented, and now that I've started writing, I can't stop. You've probably stopped reading by now, especially since you now have to turn your head to read this. People say I'm hard to get to know - maybe it's because I make them work too hard. Actually, I think it's kind of funny. Hee hee.
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I am pretty detail-oriented so I have a long list of ways I could and have answered this question. I used to call myself a mutt because I am the product of 2 generations of military men who've found their wives overseas (Belgium during WWII and Japan during Vietnam). Part of my family has been in the U.S. since before it was the U.S. I could change the face of the Daughters of the American Revolution. My parents chose my name to reflect my English, Belgian and Japanese heritage. As I said, I'm detail-oriented, and now that I've started writing, I can't stop. You've probably stopped reading by now, especially since you now have to turn your head to read this. People say I'm hard to get to know - maybe it's because I make them work too hard. Actually, I think it's kind of funny. Hee hee.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, White
I am a fortunate being. My
mother was Japanese and my
father was an American serviceman.
My mother died and my father's
family rejected me. Fortunately
I was given to Pearl S. Buck by
a nurse. I was the 1st child to
be adopted from Welcome House.
I grew up in a loving family.
I am fortunate.
--
I am a fortunate being. My
mother was Japanese and my
father was an American serviceman.
My mother died and my father's
family rejected me. Fortunately
I was given to Pearl S. Buck by
a nurse. I was the 1st child to
be adopted from Welcome House.
I grew up in a loving family.
I am fortunate.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

What I Am Not
I can tell you what I am not.
I am not a stereotype. I am not a
beauty queen. I am not an airhead.
I am not a barbie doll. I am not
full Japanese, nor am I full
white. I am not alone. I am not
impatient. So what am I? I am
not done yet.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Jewish, Japanese
I a'm JEwish
Japanese
--
I a'm JEwish
Japanese
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Gichan
I am Hannah's Gichan
and Jake's Gichan
--
I am Hannah's Gichan
and Jake's Gichan
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Korean, Russian
I am
KORRUSSIAN
(Korean & Russian)
& a lover and a fighter
--
I am
KORRUSSIAN
(Korean & Russian)
& a lover and a fighter
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Haitian, Irish
Well, okay...
Grandma, 1/2 Japanese, 1/2 Black
Mom 1/4 Japanese, 3/4 Black
Me, well, 1/8 Japanese, 1/4 Haitian
1/4 Irish...
Phew... Done...
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Cantonese, White
I forget to
smile for
the camera.
I also forget I'm Cantonese
as well as white.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mystery Man
?
The
Mystery
Man
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, African American
I am 8 years old! I love to
dance! I am in 3rd grade.
I am named after a Japanese princess!
I am happy! I like to play the piano!
My father is African American! My mom
is from Japan. I love my life!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Californio Mestizo
I am a loved Californio
Mestizo!
The world knows me as
Jerry
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I Am What I Am
I am what I am
You are who you are
Were both the same
distance away from the
STARS!!
--
I am what I am
You are who you are
Were both the same
distance away from the
STARS!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

African
I am a vessel that truth
flows through for redemption
Most people know me as
Robert.
100% African
--
I am a vessel that truth
flows through for redemption
Most people know me as
Robert.
100% African
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Toisan, Sansei
Over-worked
under-paid, under-rested
Toisan- Sansei- Silverlakean-
Left-Handed former long hair-
Kip Fulbeck-Look-Alike...
--
Over-worked
under-paid, under-rested
Toisan- Sansei- Silverlakean-
Left-Handed former long hair-
Kip Fulbeck-Look-Alike...
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese
I am all Japanese as
far as I know. But
at 84 years, I have
13 great grandchildren
all of who are hapa
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Italian
I am where
"East meets West"
Japanese & Italian!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, Japanese
I am 1/2 Mexican (Daddy's side)
I am 1/2 Japanese (Mother's side)
(Kyoto)
"It was a military thing."
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Mexican, French
I am...
a japsican!!
1/2 japanese
1/2 mexican
(& french)
--
I am...
a japsican!!
1/2 japanese
1/2 mexican
(& french)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Korean, Raised Hispanic
50% Japanese Sushi
50% Korean Kim-chee
Raised Hispanic. Chorizo
--
50% Japanese Sushi
50% Korean Kim-chee
Raised Hispanic. Chorizo
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Scottish, German, Iriquois
せんべい。
(Japanese, Scottish, German, Iriquois)
100% Hapa, a hiphoppa: emcee/ deejay/
b-boy, yay-area/ richmond, kali
sould child. Yonsei, a teacher, student,
son, grandson, brother, artist.
After school program coordinator by
day, Master Ninga Assasin for hire
by night. "Maybe I'm crazy."
-Ceelo Green
PEACE!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese American, Afro. American/ Creole
I am a 26 year old woman who
is also a 4th generation Japanese
American (yonsei!) with an equal
amount of Afro. American/ creole
heritage AND roots in east LA!
*full hapa*
--
I am a 26 year old woman who
is also a 4th generation Japanese
American (yonsei!) with an equal
amount of Afro. American/ creole
heritage AND roots in east LA!
*full hapa*
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Hawaiian, English
What am I? Who am I? At the age 57,
I am still working on that. I was
once lost, but fought hard to find
myself along the way to today.
Many questions have been answered,
and I am sure many more questions
remain. Do I need all thw anwers
now? I think not!
Alway happy and proud to be...
Japanese, Hawaiian, & English.
-- Beth
--
What am I? Who am I? At the age 57,
I am still working on that. I was
once lost, but fought hard to find
myself along the way to today.
Many questions have been answered,
and I am sure many more questions
remain. Do I need all thw anwers
now? I think not!
Alway happy and proud to be...
Japanese, Hawaiian, & English.
-- Beth
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Dragon
I am a
dragon
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mom, Dad, Me
I am 1/2 my Mom and
1/2 my Dad. 100%
Me
--
I am 1/2 my Mom and
1/2 my Dad. 100%
Me
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Any ideas?
I am still searching for who
I really am. What I really have
passion for. I am in need of
some answer: Any ideas? Any answers?
Peace--
--
I am still searching for who
I really am. What I really have
passion for. I am in need of
some answer: Any ideas? Any answers?
Peace--
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, African American
I'm 1/2 Japanese and
1/2 African American
--
I'm 1/2 Japanese and
1/2 African American
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Black, Japanese
I'm half black half Japanese...
It's an interesting combination.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Spanish, Moor, Jewish
I am a 2nd World War
veteran. 85 yrs. old.
My heritage is Spanish- Moor- Jewish
Born in Puerto Rico.
Glad to be here among the
nicest people of this world.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Not a Box to Check
I am not sure "what" I
am- but I know I am
not a box to check.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, Chinese
I like doing sports.
I like balancing.
mexican chinese
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

In Progress
In progress
--
In progress
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Peruvian
1/2 Japanese 1/2 Peruvian
I am...
A student, son, pianist, swordsman,
and hungry
--
1/2 Japanese 1/2 Peruvian
I am...
A student, son, pianist, swordsman,
and hungry
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Jewish
- 50% Japanese
- 50% Jewish
I am everything and
anything I want
to be!!!
--
- 50% Japanese
- 50% Jewish
I am everything and
anything I want
to be!!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipino
I am Filipino
and damn proud of it!
I'm cute, single, looking 4
a nice girl... 5'5 brown eyes
with some thick thighs...
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, German
I am half Japanese & half
German and 100% American.
I like to play soccer and
I was born in Hong Kong.
Now I live in Los Angeles.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese
Hi I'm full Japanese
--
Hi I'm full Japanese
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Danish, Japanese, Hapa
I am 13,
Danish, Japanese, and Hapa.
And proud of it.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, Korean
The Revolutionary Youth League Loves HAPA's
Si se puede
I am Mex. (Dad)/ Korean (Mom). I play piano, write,
produce, score, and sing in a rock band.
I SURVIVED PUBLIC SCHOOL
Be strong!!! AND YOU CAN TOO!! (Even tho it sux)
Hapas are not weird. We're beautiful.
A foreshadowing of the world to come
Human
El Nara a.k.a. Chino a.ka. El Chinkano
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Nisei, Sansei
I'm a Camp Baby from Rohwer, Ark.
1/2 Nisei 1/2 Sansei. Raised in Ohio &
back to family roots in Gardena in 1957.
Raised among non Japanese in East & Japanese in Gardena.
I like to study people who are from
many different ethnicities- am a cultural
anthropologist by training & archaeologist by
field work. Love to travel to meet people &
see places. Chair of a veterans minority veteran
national committee so love to learn other cultures'
behavious, values & traditions.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Famous
Be like a hammer
I'm famous
and this is sweet.
I wish I was half naked
like the other people.
"I don't need clothes but society tells me I do."
- Allen
--
Be like a hammer
I'm famous
and this is sweet.
I wish I was half naked
like the other people.
"I don't need clothes but society tells me I do."
- Allen
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Interested in Birds
I'm a guy who is interested in
the life of birds.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Lego Builder
I am Brent. I am also
a Lego builder. I am almost
7!! I want to be a
scuba diver and I have 7 baseball awards!
--
I am Brent. I am also
a Lego builder. I am almost
7!! I want to be a
scuba diver and I have 7 baseball awards!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chinese, White
I am 1/2 Chinese, 1/2 white
I am 1st generation Chinese from Malaysia
I am a direct descendant from the
Mayflower.
I am a returned Peace Corpse volunteer,
a nurse, and a swimmer.
--
I am 1/2 Chinese, 1/2 white
I am 1st generation Chinese from Malaysia
I am a direct descendant from the
Mayflower.
I am a returned Peace Corpse volunteer,
a nurse, and a swimmer.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Irish, Black, Japanese
I am Irish, black, and
Japanese. I am good
at track. I am good at
running a mile. I can
do it in 6:07.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipina, Indian
Guess.
--
Guess.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Korean
I am a Korean born & raised in
Germany no residing in West L.A.
I speak German better than Korean,
But I'm pretty sure I look more
Korean than German.
I cheer Korea in World Cup matches.
--
I am a Korean born & raised in
Germany now residing in West L.A.
I speak German better than Korean,
But I'm pretty sure I look more
Korean than German.
I cheer Korea in World Cup matches.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Eastern European
50% Japanese
50% Eastern European
0% Hispanic (in case people wonder)
75% Happy (100% on Fri-Sat)
25% Tired
100% Proud!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, German, Irish, American Indian, Norweigan
I am hapa... I am half
Japanese, some German, Irish, American
Indian, and Norweigan. I love my
Japanese heritage and show it by
going to Japanese school every
Saturday
- Jasmine Salsedo
Watashi no namae wa Jasmine Salsedo desu.
--
I am hapa... I am half
Japanese, some German, Irish, American
Indian, and Norweigan. I love my
Japanese heritage and show it by
going to Japanese school every
Saturday
- Jasmine Salsedo
Watashi no namae wa Jasmine Salsedo desu.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Daughter of a Hapa
I look at my own picture and
I see the daughter of a hapa.
And it makes me happy.
--
I look at my own picture and
I see the daughter of a hapa.
And it makes me happy.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Irish
Japanese
Irish
56 yrs--
--
Japanese
Irish
56 yrs--
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Irish
I am you too.
Japanese, Irish
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Half White
I like ice cream.
I am happ.
Peanut butter is overrated.
I live in Kansas.
... I'm half white. Yoroshiku.
--
I like ice cream.
I am happy.
Peanut butter is overrated.
I live in Kansas.
... I'm half white. Yoroshiku.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Jewish
I am a good friend
My name is Eric
I am half Japanese and
half Jewish
--
I am a good friend
My name is Eric
I am half Japanese and
half Jewish
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Scottish, Mohawk, Musician, Bay Area, Hapa
I just spent an hour in LA traffice
and am too tired to thinkn of anything
clever to say. I am a graduate
of UCLA as of today.
I am:
100% Japanese
100% Scottish
100% Mohawk
100% Musician
100% Bay Area
100% HAPA!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chinese, Thai
Sawatdee!
I am Cindy
I am "Chai"- Chinese, Thai mix
Hapa by association
Closest friends are completely mixed
Speak 5 languages
Born and raised in California
--
Sawatdee!
I am Cindy
I am "Chai"- Chinese, Thai mix
Hapa by association
Closest friends are completely mixed
Speak 5 languages
Born and raised in California
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, Guatemalan
What am I... hum I guess confused. It
depends on what mood I'm in. Sometimes
I'm Mexican and sometimes I'm
Guatemalan. But today I'm Mexican
because it's Mexican Independance day!
--
What am I... hum I guess confused. It
depends on what mood I'm in. Sometimes
I'm Mexican and sometimes I'm
Guatemalan. But today I'm Mexican
because it's Mexican Independance day!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Asian with a Twist
I am
Asian with a twist.
--
I am
Asian with a twist.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, German
I am 1/2 Mexican, 1/2 German
"Cafe con leche"
BTW, my kids a 1/4 Mexican, 1/4 German
and 1/2 Taiwanese (too beautiful for
words!). Being of mixed racial/ethnic
decent is the best, but it does
require some soul-searching...
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

(Blank)
I am ________________!!!
(Fill in da blank)
--
I am ________________!!!
(Fill in da blank)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Black, Japanese, White, German, Irish, Dutch, French
25% Black
25% Japanese
25% White
10% Geramy
5% Irish
10% Dutch
5% French
--
25% Black
25% Japanese
25% White
10% Geramy
5% Irish
10% Dutch
5% French
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

On Display at JANM
I am on display at JANM. Actually, I am
not up yet, and it is my picture/ "I
am" statement, not me in person.
I am trying to funny/clever.
Maybe, I am not.
--
I am on display at JANM. Actually, I am
not up yet, and it is my picture/ "I
am" statement, not me in person.
I am trying to be funny/clever.
Maybe, I am not.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, WASP
1/2 Japanese + 1/2 WASP
= ME!
--
1/2 Japanese + 1/2 WASP
= ME!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipino, Spanish, Japanese
I am 100% Filipino, part
Spanish, and part Japanese.
I like Japanese food
especially sushi.
--
I am 100% Filipino, part
Spanish, and part Japanese.
I like Japanese food
especially sushi.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Old Man
How can a young man
know where his heart
will go!
Only an old man knows
where a heart should go!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Portuguese, Japanese
I'm lucky enought to be different.
I get to stand out wherever I go.
Talk about your conversation starter.
Portuguese, Japanese
--
I'm lucky enought to be different.
I get to stand out wherever I go.
Talk about your conversation starter.
Portuguese, Japanese
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Cantonese, English, Irish, and Scotch
Cantonese, English,
Irish and Scotch.
I am me!
--
Cantonese, English,
Irish and Scotch.
I am me!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, German, Irish, Other
I'm Japanese because the other half is too
convoluted. German, Irish... other. I should
have taken my sunglasses off. I have a
sticker on my chest and I got this
shirt in China. Mostly, I'm pan-cultural.
Mostly- I'm a flutist!
I don't know. What do you want me
to be?
--
I'm Japanese because the other half is too
convoluted. German, Irish... other. I should
have taken my sunglasses off. I have a
sticker on my chest and I got this
shirt in China. Mostly, I'm pan-cultural.
Mostly- I'm a flutist!
I don't know. What do you want me
to be?
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
I am the least Asian of the
bunch. My Japanese heritage
goes back to when the Japanese
were trading with Mexico.
--
I am the least Asian of the
bunch. My Japanese heritage
goes back to when the Japanese
were trading with Mexico.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Naked, Life, and Death
Are you ready for
the war against
Erock?
I am naked. I am life.
I am death.
I am a lush jungle, a
desert highway, and titanium.
--
Are you ready for
the war against
Erock?
I am naked. I am life.
I am death.
I am a lush jungle, a
desert highway, and titanium.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Christian, Politically Progressive
I am...
Christian
Politically progressive
Angry at the Bush administration,
neo conservatives & the extreme
right wing
Happily married to the most
beautiful woman in the world.
--
I am...
Christian
Politically progressive
Angry at the Bush administration,
neo conservatives & the extreme
right wing
Happily married to the most
beautiful woman in the world.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Indecisive
I am indecisive
which is why this is so hard.
So at this very moment, I'm probably
confused.
--
I am indecisive
which is why this is so hard.
So at this very moment, I'm probably
confused.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Trying to Figure it Out
Before my parents told
me who am I or
what am I, I was
trying to figure
it out.
--
Before my parents told
me who am I or
what am I, I was
trying to figure
it out.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Hawaiian, Chinese, English
I'm an American of mixed ancestry. Growing
up in Hawaii, I was a "Poi Dog," who felt special
to have different cultural backgrounds.
I love my Chinese family for their conservative
nature and my Hawaiian family for their loving,
fun filled nature. I love both for their FOOD.
Hawaiian, Chinese, English
--
I'm an American of mixed ancestry. Growing
up in Hawaii, I was a "Poi Dog," who felt special
to have different cultural backgrounds.
I love my Chinese family for their conservative
nature and my Hawaiian family for their loving,
fun filled nature. I love both for their FOOD.
Hawaiian, Chinese, English
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Horseback "Lover"
- I am a horseback "LOVER"
- I am a candy lover
- I am a girl
- I am a soccer lover
- I am a helthy girl
- I am a hapa (part Japanese, Scottish,
German and, Irish)
--
- I am a horseback "LOVER"
- I am a candy lover
- I am a girl
- I am a soccer lover
- I am a helthy girl
- I am a hapa (part Japanese, Scottish,
German and, Irish)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Half Japanese, Half Jewish
I am half Japanese and half Jewish...
which isn't just a religion. On my Jewish
side I am a mix of Eastern European cultures,
mostly Russian.
More importantly... I am a son, brother, friend,
teacher, and coach.
--
I am half Japanese and half Jewish...
which isn't just a religion. On my Jewish
side I am a mix of Eastern European cultures,
mostly Russian.
More importantly... I am a son, brother, friend,
teacher, and coach.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chinese, German, Scottish
We are 50% Chinese/Taiwanese (from our dad) and 50% German/Scottish (from our mom)
--
We are 50% Chinese/Taiwanese (from our dad) and 50% German/Scottish (from our mom)
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Japanese, Columbian
I'm half Japanese, Half Colombian, and I was born in Peru living in socal, too long to describe my identity problems and conflits with myself and other people.
Proud to have a mixed heritage more than ever!
"I'm the result of the union of 2 different cultures and the result that there are not barriers between different ways of living as long as love is present."
--
I'm half Japanese, Half Colombian, and I was born in Peru living in socal, too long to describe my identity problems and conflits with myself and other people.
Proud to have a mixed heritage more than ever!
"I'm the result of the union of 2 different cultures and the result that there are not barriers between different ways of living as long as love is present."
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Vietnamese, French, Mexican (Mother, Daughter, Dogter (Vietnamese, French, Mexican))
1/3 Vietnamese + 1/3 French + 1/3 Mexican = Mother/Daughter/Dogter
--
Mother, Daughter, Dogter (Vietnamese, French, Mexican)
Ay Chihuahua!
--
1/3 Vietnamese + 1/3 French + 1/3 Mexican = Mother/Daughter/Dogter
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Scottish, Irish, English, Russian, Chinese, Hispanic, Jewish, Pilipina
I'm a girl with an Asian frame, a Polynesian body and a look that causes wonderment
I am 5'2 and 100+ lbs of Scottish, Irish, English, Russian, Chinese, Hispanic, Jewish, Pilipina FUN!
--
I'm a girl with an Asian frame, a Polynesian body and a look that causes wonderment
I am 5'2 and 100+ lbs of Scottish, Irish, English, Russian, Chinese, Hispanic, Jewish, Pilipina FUN!
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Japanese, German, Irish, English, French
I’m a hapa girl from San Francisco. My name is Jordan and I’m proud to be a mix of many races.
Here’s the break down:
1/2 Japanese
1/4 German
1/16 Irish
1/16 English
1/16 French
--
I’m a hapa girl from San Francisco. My name is Jordan and I’m proud to be a mix of many races.
Here’s the break down:
1/2 Japanese
1/4 German
1/16 Irish
1/16 English
1/16 French
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

filipina, polish, arabic | indian, chinese, ukranian
"what are you?"
we're madly in love.
i'm filipina + polish + arabic
he's indian + chinese + ukranian
imagine the children! i love it!
thanks so much for this opportunity,
rachel + roderick
--
"what are you?"
we're madly in love.
i'm filipina + polish + arabic
he's indian + chinese + ukranian
imagine the children! i love it!
thanks so much for this opportunity,
rachel + roderick
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Filipino, Chinese, Portuguese, Irish
I'm just like you - full of culture and mystery. The difference is knowing what's behind your identity. But if I must be specific: Filipino, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Irish =).
--
I'm just like you - full of culture and mystery. The difference is knowing what's behind your identity. But if I must be specific: Filipino, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and Irish =).
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Half Japanese, Half Mexican-American
I am half Japanese and half Mexican. My mom is Japanese (born/raised in Japan) and my dad is Mexican-American, born and raised in California (his parents from Arizona/Texas and THEIR parents from Mexico).
--
I am half Japanese and half Mexican. My mom is Japanese (born/raised in Japan) and my dad is Mexican-American, born and raised in California (his parents from Arizona/Texas and THEIR parents from Mexico).
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Korean, Sicilian, Yugoslavian
What am I? For the record, my mom is Korean and my dad is Sicilian and Yugoslavian. Off the record, I wonder, why does this have to be what defines me? Why am I consumed with wanting to belong? Is it society that makes me want to associate myself with someone or is it inherant? Either way, I do want to belong but cannot. Most White Americans think I'm Asian and almost all Asians think that I'm White (or Latin). I don't fit in with my family on both sides because I'm the one that stands out. So what am I? The jury is still out on that one.
--
What am I? For the record, my mom is Korean and my dad is Sicilian and Yugoslavian. Off the record, I wonder, why does this have to be what defines me? Why am I consumed with wanting to belong? Is it society that makes me want to associate myself with someone or is it inherant? Either way, I do want to belong but cannot. Most White Americans think I'm Asian and almost all Asians think that I'm White (or Latin). I don't fit in with my family on both sides because I'm the one that stands out. So what am I? The jury is still out on that one.
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Photograph submitted for The Hapa Collection in response to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"

Belizean/American
I am 100% Belizean/American.
I don't mind if you ask what I am. Because then I have a chance to teach you about the beautiful country of Belize.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

English, Irish, Scottish, & 1/2 Japanese (Yakuza)
I am the only in my family that gets served a fork when we go to a Japanese restaurant while everyone else gets chopsticks.
English, Irish, Scottish, & 1/2 Japanese (Yakuza)
--
I am the only in my family that gets served a fork when we go to a Japanese restaurant while everyone else gets chopsticks.
English, Irish, Scottish, & 1/2 Japanese (Yakuza)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

25% white 25% black 50% mexican
Warning:
do not read this card!
eh...
whatev.
I am hanging on the wall of a museum,
I am probably going to blog about this.
I'm not hapa but I'm multiracial. I used to trick the hapa or Philipina clubs at my school. They always think I'm something. Proof positive that even the ones who want to not be defined by their race still want to compartmentalize you. I'm also an intern & and a recent ex-girlfriend. I'm in the band. I love USC!!!
--
Warning:
do not read this card!
eh...
whatev.
I am hanging on the wall of a museum,
I am probably going to blog about this.
I'm not hapa but I'm multiracial. I used to trick the hapa or Philipina clubs at my school. They always think I'm something. Proof positive that even the ones who want to not be defined by their race still want to compartmentalize you. I'm also an intern & and a recent ex-girlfriend. I'm in the band. I love USC!!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

german, cherokee, portuguese, welsh
I am the namesake of a rebellious Portuguese woman, my great-grand mother. With the last name of my father's Welsh roots. I am independent, I am young, I am female, and I am rad. I am a star. I am Amelia. If you asked me this tomorrow, the answer be different.
--
I am the namesake of a rebellious Portuguese woman, my great-grand mother. With the last name of my father's Welsh roots. I am independent, I am young, I am female, and I am rad. I am a star. I am Amelia. If you asked me this tomorrow, the answer be different.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Scottish, Irish & German
Kimi Evans
I'm lucky. I feel blessed to have
the opportunity to explore 2 different
cultures. I've lived in Japan
& the U.S. & the experience has
broadened my horizons.
50% Japanese 50% Scottish,Irish,German
--
Kimi Evans
I'm lucky. I feel blessed to have
the opportunity to explore 2 different
cultures. I've lived in Japan
& the U.S. & the experience has
broadened my horizons.
50% Japanese 50% Scottish,Irish,German
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

- ME - UNREPEATED
I am...
the twinkle in my father's eye.
the love, dreams and
aspirations of ancestors
from Poland, Ireland &
Germany.
I AM WHAT YOU GET
--
I am...
the twinkle in my father's eye.
the love, dreams and
aspirations of ancestors
from Poland, Ireland &
Germany.
I AM WHAT YOU GET
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, German, Irish, American Indian, Norweigan
I am my mother's dream come true!
(I'm also Japanese, German, Irish, American Indian, and Norweigan)
--
I am my mother's dream come true!
(I'm also Japanese, German, Irish, American Indian, and Norweigan)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chinese
It took me decades to come up with an answer that was complete enough not to provoke more questions.
I am Chinese. But that doesn't mean I speak any dialect you might know how to say a few words in. I was born in the Philipines and - through no fault of my own - immigrated to Chicago when i was 7 months old. No, that's not a Filipino accent you hear. All of my grandparents were Chinese, my parents are Chinese, and I am American. If you don't believe me, look at my passport.
--
It took me decades to come up with an answer that was complete enough not to provoke more questions.
I am Chinese. But that doesn't mean I speak any dialect you might know how to say a few words in. I was born in the Philipines and - through no fault of my own - immigrated to Chicago when i was 7 months old. No, that's not a Filipino accent you hear. All of my grandparents were Chinese, my parents are Chinese, and I am American. If you don't believe me, look at my passport.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Thai & Caucasian
I'm alive, I feel, I love, I live,
I breath, I thrive, I'm simple,
I'm complex, I'm different, I'm
the same, I'm you.
Half Thai + Half Caucasian
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Greek & English
Teacher
Shopaholic
Complicated
Environmentalist
Cat lover
Dreamer
Optimist
Athletic
Photographer
Poetic
--
Teacher
Shopaholic
Complicated
Environmentalist
Cat lover
Dreamer
Optimist
Athletic
Photographer
Poetic
I've been asked that all my life...
I grew up for the most part in
Japan then moved to the States as a
teen. I've always felt out of place
but am becoming more and more comfortable
w/ who I am as I get older. We're
all the same on the inside...
1/2 Japanese, 1/4 Greek, 1/4 English
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

American, Oregonian, a human
I am an American, a son,
nephew, brother, student, Oregonian,
a human. I am a 21-year old boy
who is of 1/4 Japanese blood, among
other things. And I am one who
after visiting the Japanese American
Museum in Los Angeles, felt sadness,
wrong, happiness, hope...
My name is Paul...
--
I am an American, a son,
nephew, brother, student, Oregonian,
a human. I am a 21-year old boy
who is of 1/4 Japanese blood, among
other things. And I am one who
after visiting the Japanese American
Museum in Los Angeles, felt sadness,
wrong, happiness, hope...
My name is Paul...
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, English, Irish, Norweigan, German, Dutch, etc.
I am hapa! And proud of it! I love it and everybody loves it too!! All my friends want hapa kids, cause we are all just so cute! The best part of being hapa is the fact that I fit in everywhere... if it's the Japanese kids, hey I'm Japanese! The white kids? Same thing, I'm white too! The mixed kids? Hey me too! But I always become friends with other hapas cause we have a connection! Okay that's what I am!
Japanese, English, Irish, Norweigan, German, Dutch, etc.
--
I am hapa! And proud of it! I love it and everybody loves it too!! All my friends want hapa kids, cause we are all just so cute! The best part of being hapa is the fact that I fit in everywhere... if it's the Japanese kids, hey I'm Japanese! The white kids? Same thing, I'm white too! The mixed kids? Hey me too! But I always become friends with other hapas cause we have a connection! Okay that's what I am!
Japanese, English, Irish, Norweigan, German, Dutch, etc.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I'm a crazy mixed up artist!
3/4 Japanese/with Mormon-
English grandmother/ mother
of 1/2 African American son who's
become a Muslim,
husband African American who
bought me the Chinese art of
Tai Chi - that's some of me
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese (Japanese )
I am...
Japanese
a son
partner
White washed
surfer
dancer
Takeda
hippie
smoker
an enemy
a brother
afraid
nothing
stoner
gamer
a roommate
Sean
partier
thinker
analyst
philosopher
criticizer
having fun
entertainment
whatever
--
Japanese
I am...
Japanese
a son
partner
White washed
surfer
dancer
Takeda
hippie
smoker
an enemy
a brother
afraid
nothing
stoner
gamer
a roommate
Sean
partier
thinker
analyst
philosopher
criticizer
having fun
entertainment
whatever
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

JAPANESE KOREAN
Born and raised in Southern California,
I am a part of all the cultures that
live here. I'm either racially confused
or racially diverse, but I've
learned to be comfortable in my
own skin.
Japanese・Korean
--
Born and raised in Southern California,
I am a part of all the cultures that
live here. I'm either racially confused
or racially diverse, but I've
learned to be comfortable in my
own skin.
Japanese・Korean
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

BLASIANS Rock!
25% Japanese
23% Korean
50% Black
100% BLASIAN
Blackie Chan
--
25% Japanese
23% Korean
50% Black
100% BLASIAN
Blackie Chan
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Not going to answer this
question with a snarky post-modern
comment. That would just
be pretentious of me.
I guess I'm also an
English major. You can probably
tell.
--
Not going to answer this
question with a snarky post-modern
comment. That would just
be pretentious of me.
I guess I'm also an
English major. You can probably
tell.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

When I am asked, "What are
you?" I don't know how to break
it down without a lot of backstory.
But here goes: a mish mash of
eastern european, Italian, Irish, and
Scottish. I am Jewish. I am not
religious. I am adopted. I honor
the influence of my birthparents
and parents collectively.
--
When I am asked, "What are
you?" I don't know how to break
it down without a lot of backstory.
But here goes: a mish mash of
eastern european, Italian, Irish, and
Scottish. I am Jewish. I am not
religious. I am adopted. I honor
the influence of my birthparents
and parents collectively.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Greek, Irish American
Umm, my mother is Greek, my father
was a hillbilly of Irish descent.
Growing up in South, one was either white
or black.
Living here, one can be diverse & not
be "one thing." *sigh* at least I hope so.
I love this exhibit. Thank you for inviting
'hapas' to participate.
--
Umm, my mother is Greek, my father
was a hillbilly of Irish descent.
Growing up in South, one was either white
or black.
Living here, one can be diverse & not
be "one thing." *sigh* at least I hope so.
I love this exhibit. Thank you for inviting
'hapas' to participate.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Ethnically Indian
Conceived in Saudi Arabia. Born in Ethiopia.
...Ethnically Indian.
I am. That is my first observation.
From that all else follows and, in
the process, I realized that I am
whatever my imagination and actions enable
me to be.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

100% Japanese American, 50% Basque and 50% Maltese
Bonnie - 100% Japanese American Sansei
John - 50% Basque 50% Maltese
Two different
need not be
too different
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

anacronism, "pure" Japanese
I am an anacronism in a long line
of so-called "pure" Japanese. But,
you should see my grandchildren
who are a real fruit salad of
diversion in a great country which
is headed in the same direction.
--
I am an anacronism in a long line
of so-called "pure" Japanese. But,
you should see my grandchildren
who are a real fruit salad of
diversion in a great country which
is headed in the same direction.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese
I am Yumiko, the wife of Kit!
I'm Japanese national, but it's only for passport
control. I love Japan where I was born and grew up,
and my family lives. I can call myself
New Yorker because I lived in
NY. Now I am Venician because I am living
in Venice (LA). I have been "Yumiko" and
I will be "Yumiko", the wife of Kit ♥
I am a cosmopolitan person.
田村ルース由美子
--
I am Yumiko, the wife of Kit!
I'm Japanese national, but it's only for passport
control. I love Japan where I was born and grew up,
and my family lives. I can call myself
New Yorker because I lived in
NY. Now I am Venician because I am living
in Venice (LA). I have been "Yumiko" and
I will be "Yumiko", the wife of Kit ♥
I am a cosmopolitan person.
田村ルース由美子
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Irish & German
► I am the "whitest" man alive.
+ I like to drink beer [√] Irish [√] German
+ I sometimes have a temper [ ] Irish [√] German
+ I'm physically very strong [ ] Irish [√] German
+ sometimes my temper comes
out when I drink too much [√] Irish [ ] German
+ I am telling you way too much [√] Irish [ ] German
--
► I am the "whitest" man alive.
+ I like to drink beer [√] Irish [√] German
+ I sometimes have a temper [ ] Irish [√] German
+ I'm physically very strong [ ] Irish [√] German
+ sometimes my temper comes
out when I drink too much [√] Irish [ ] German
+ I am telling you way too much [√] Irish [ ] German
Irish, German
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

We ♥ each other
Eat healthy
Love animals.
Recycle.
thriftstores.
conserve.
[left]
I'm Allie
I'm 100% Mexican
(Claudia:) She brings me back to reality and one day she'll be born a unicorn. I ♥ you Allie.
[right]
Claudia
(Allie:) She's my Dr. Phil & without her I'd be LOST
We are bestfriends
♥Art./Allie + Claudia [Starbucks]
together we're Artistic.
Adventereux. and in this perfect weather
we'll fly away together.
We're Oxymorons
6/15/06
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Korean & Caucasaian
I am the person who hates only being able
to check one box for ethnicity on standardized
testing. I don't like to choose one, and I resent
having to check "other".
I am half Korean and half Caucasian.
And to put it quite simply:
I am Angie. And I am awesome.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese & Swede
This is me...
I AM AMAZING!
"What am I", eh? I am a fusion of several
ethnicities. I'm tired of only being able
to check off one box during tests. I am
proud to be able to represent so many
different people. I am a 三せい. I hate it
when people try to put people in groups
by ethnicity. It enforces that we're different,
but we are amazingly all the same... in our
own way. ~ Carin ~ カリン・キムラ
1/2 Japanese
1/2 Swede
I don't pay attention to what mean
people say. You're awesome cause you're hapa!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Peruana, Español, Japones & Frances
¡Soy mamá!
Yo soy Peruana, pero creo que soy una
mescla de Español y Japones y
Frances. Lo importante que soy un ser
humano que quiene subas, conocer muchas
culturas y por eso estoy aqui, yo vengo de
New Jersey, me gusta mayor.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese & Human
I'm eco-friendly
1/2 Japanese
1/2 human!!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipina & French/Italian/Scot-Irish | Greek & Japanese
[left]
50% Filipina
50% French/Italian/Scot-Irish
Spyro is my best friend & my fiancé
WOAH
Apparently, I'm Mexican.
Everybody says so.
I wish I was!
I say I'm hapa.
But according to others
Filipinos aren't
"ASIAN"
I'm obsessed with LOTR
[ ] Filipina
[ ] French/Italian
[ ] Scot-Irish
[ ] Cherokee
[ ] American Redneck Hillbilly
I am Sarah K
I am an athlete
I smell good
I play kulintang. Do you?
I am not symmetrical
I am a band nerd
I feel I belong here!
I am an... artist?
[right]
Spyro aka Optimus Prime
1/2 Greek
50% Japanese
SARAH! MARRY ME?
Looking for another
Greek/Japanese. Call
me, number on back.
We'll make a club with
like membership cards if you
want. Must like Ska!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Slovakian, Hungarian, Polish & American
I like the rain and I like who I am.
I wish I was japanese or
indian. I'm Slovakian, Hungarian,
Polish, American and whatever else
I want to be.
I speak chinese yet still am not
considered part chinese. I am what
my environment molds me to be.
--
I like the rain and I like who I am.
I wish I was japanese or
indian. I'm Slovakian, Hungarian,
Polish, American and whatever else
I want to be.
I speak chinese yet still am not
considered part chinese. I am what
my environment molds me to be.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Austrian
I'am Elizabeth
I'am Austrian...
Austria, we don't have
kangaroos.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Slovakian
I'm Slovakian.
[text in Slovakian]
--
I'm Slovakian.
[text in Slovakian]
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese
my answer: I am a Japanese.
My name is Machiko Aoki, born and
raised in Shimone, Japan. "100% Japanese".
I'd never even think about my identity as
a Japanese before I moved to Big Island,
Hawaii. As I lived in Hawaii, often think
"What is nationality?", living with people
who have mult-blood. 青木真知子
--
my answer: I am a Japanese.
My name is Machiko Aoki, born and
raised in Shimone, Japan. "100% Japanese".
I'd never even think about my identity as
a Japanese before I moved to Big Island,
Hawaii. As I lived in Hawaii, often think
"What is nationality?", living with people
who have mult-blood. 青木真知子
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipino, German & Russian ( Filipino, German & Russian)
despite how it seems, I am NOT AFRICAN-AMERICAN
(I used to have a bigger afro until my mom cut it. + without my consent...)
I AM
Filipino
German
Russian
skateboarder 4 life? I think so
random
funny
spool (spiffy + cool)
--
Filipino, German & Russian
despite how it seems, I am NOT AFRICAN-AMERICAN
(I used to have a bigger afro until my mom cut it. + without my consent...)
I AM
Filipino
German
Russian
skateboarder 4 life? I think so
random
funny
spool (spiffy + cool)
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipino, German & Russian
What are you? --> a "little brown sister" to all...
YES
o Filipino, German, Russian
o A soccer fanatic, sometimes a little too obsessed for her own good
o An avid thrifter
o An expert crutcher with 2 years of experience under my belt
NO
o Mexican, Chinese, "Pilipeenish" --> although I've got the eyes
o A boy, although my sister and brother would tell you otherwise
o Your worst nightmare --> I don't bite
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I love adobo
and I love corned beef
and cabbage...
I am the best of both
worlds!!!
--
I love adobo
and I love corned beef
and cabbage...
I am the best of both
worlds!!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipina, Swedish & Danish
I'm sorry, I didn't understand you...
I don't speak Spanish...
I'm 1/2 Filipina, 1/4 Swedish, 1/4 Danish
100% Hapa
--
I'm sorry, I didn't understand you...
I don't speak Spanish...
I'm 1/2 Filipina, 1/4 Swedish, 1/4 Danish
100% Hapa
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

"No I am not Mexican!"
"No, I don't speak Farsi... I'm not Persian!"
My Mom is 4m Peru
My sperm donor is 4m Chile
100% Hapa by association!
--
"No I am not Mexican!"
"No, I don't speak Farsi... I'm not Persian!"
My Mom is 4m Peru
My sperm donor is 4m Chile
100% Hapa by association!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Filipino, Chinese & Spanish | Polish & Lithuanian
We enjoy being a mixed
racial couple.
And we know that the more
we get together
the more of us there will be.
I am Filipino, Chinese, Spanish.
My husband is 100% cotton
... actually, Polish, Lithuanian
6/10/06
--
We enjoy being a mixed
racial couple.
And we know that the more
we get together
the more of us there will be.
I am Filipino, Chinese, Spanish.
My husband is 100% cotton
... actually, Polish, Lithuanian
6/10/06
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

American, German, English & Danish
My family line can be traced back
more than 200 years here in "America,"
but I know that part of my blood
more recently is a mix between
German, English, and Danish. I might
be white on white, but I still have
family and cultural practices.
--
My family line can be traced back
more than 200 years here in "America,"
but I know that part of my blood
more recently is a mix between
German, English, and Danish. I might
be white on white, but I still have
family and cultural practices.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chipino
I am Chipino.
Not a bowl mixed with
mussels and clams but
a body mixed with
Chinese / Filipino.
--
I am Chipino.
Not a bowl mixed with
mussels and clams but
a body mixed with
Chinese / Filipino.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Part Pilipino Part Oh My God!
Part
Pilipino
Part
Oh My God!
--
Part
Pilipino
Part
Oh My God!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Rad
My mom says that I am
100% Rad and that's all you
need to know.
--
My mom says that I am
100% Rad and that's all you
need to know.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Vietnamese American
I am Vietnamese American,
born into the chaos of
Saigon, raised in the
fury of New York City.
I just live in LA now.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Wade Wilson, aka Archangel
What am I...
Look at me close, you can see what
I'am.
I'am many things, and none of them matter.
For I am human this is all you should see.
I know my many cultures for they created
me.
However who I am and what I am is only
make believe
For we are all stars, lite, we are dreams, I am peace.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Cubana Italiana
This is too much pressure...
I have yet
to define myself.
as for ethnicity...
Cubana
Italiana
as for gender...
female
as for mentality...
queer
--
This is too much pressure...
I have yet
to define myself.
as for ethnicity...
Cubana
Italiana
as for gender...
female
as for mentality...
queer
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I'm a bird flying over the
rising sun with life, and
no regrets. I'm spoiled with
lifes riches and hope
to be always a 100% me!!
--
I'm a bird flying over the
rising sun with life, and
no regrets. I'm spoiled with
lifes riches and hope
to be always a 100% me!!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

"Afro-Asian American"
Knowing what you are not is some-
times easier than knowing what you
are... "Afro-Asian American" is
what my parents told me I was when
I was little. I am discovering that I
am a whole lot more than that.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Dutch, Chinese
I am a girl who can eat an entire
apple in five bites.
--
I am a girl who can eat an entire
apple in five bites.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I'm am 100% asleep
Hear me snore!!
- Jet Akiko Brown
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

I am the product of love
and evolution, demographics
and culture, history and
immigration, and generations
of unknown individuals in
my family tree.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Spanish Filipino American
In Japan I have been mistaken
to be Japanese
in Sydney Australia, aborigine
in Auckland, N.Z. - a maori
in America - native american and hawaiian
Well
I am proud to be a person of color
I am proud to be a Spanish Filipino American
I am proud to be a queer dad of 2
wonderful daughters & a caucasian
partner. I am proud to be me.
--
In Japan I have been mistaken
to be Japanese
in Sydney Australia, aborigine
in Auckland, N.Z. - a maori
in America - native american and hawaiian
Well
I am proud to be a person of color
I am proud to be a Spanish Filipino American
I am proud to be a queer dad of 2
wonderful daughters & a caucasian
partner. I am proud to be me.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Uchinanchu
Uchinanchu straight up from the
Ryukyus. Gotta represent for
my island folks, holla!
Man, the polaroid shots don't
do any justice!
--
Uchinanchu straight up from the
Ryukyus. Gotta represent for
my island folks, holla!
Man, the polaroid shots don't
do any justice!
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Define me how you please
Fat asian woman Japanese
American queer straight
Mongolian Latina Korean
Chinese -- assumed or asked if
these were what I "am".
Define me how you please.
Just respect my right to define myself.
--
Fat asian woman Japanese
American queer straight
Mongolian Latina Korean
Chinese -- assumed or asked if
these were what I "am".
Define me how you please.
Just respect my right to define myself.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

(i'm not hapa ( (part asian * 100% hapa)))
but my kids will be.

Japanese, Greek, Italian, Armenian & Egyptian
Athena Mari Asklipiadis
Hapa Haole
My parents met at a Japanese
restaurant in Athens, Greece and the
rest is history! I'm Japanese (mom) & Greek, Italian, Armenian & Egyptian (all from dad).
I always felt different growing
up so I am glad there is a
book now for other kids growing
up so they know they aren't &
that they should embrace their culture.
--
Athena Mari Asklipiadis
Hapa Haole
My parents met at a Japanese
restaurant in Athens, Greece and the
rest is history! I'm Japanese (mom) & Greek, Italian, Armenian & Egyptian (all from dad).
I always felt different growing
up so I am glad there is a
book now for other kids growing
up so they know they aren't &
that they should embrace their culture.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Burmese, Indian & French
June 10, 2006
For 18 years I was brought up as a
Cambodian-American, I am proud to be
the first generation to be born in
America. Little did I know that when
I turned 18, that I was a mixture of
many ethnic background which include:
Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Burmese,
Indian, and French ... and no I'm NOT
Filipino... I get that a lot.
--
June 10, 2006
For 18 years I was brought up as a
Cambodian-American, I am proud to be
the first generation to be born in
America. Little did I know that when
I turned 18, that I was a mixture of
many ethnic background which include:
Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Burmese,
Indian, and French ... and no I'm NOT
Filipino... I get that a lot.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.

Japanese, Irish & German
As a child, I was only
half good enough for my each side
of my family. Now, I am
Japanese, Irish & German, but
one whole person. Finally
happy in my own skin.
--
As a child, I was only
half good enough for my each side
of my family. Now, I am
Japanese, Irish & German, but
one whole person. Finally
happy in my own skin.
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Polaroid activity from the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa. Participants were asked to add their own response to the question "What are you?"
Los Angeles, California. 2006.
What are you?
That's the question posed to visitors to the Japanese American National Museum's exhibition "kip fulbeck: part asian / 100% hapa" (Los Angeles, June 8 - October 29, 2006). The exhibition includes over 80 photographic portraits of people of multiracial heritage, selected from the 1,000 portraits taken by artist Kip Fulbeck over three years, along with the sitters' responses to the most common question asked of people of mixed-race background -- "What are you?" During the run of the exhibition, visitors were asked to take a Polaroid photograph in the gallery and add their images and personal responses to the question of "What are you?" to the exhibition's interactive display. A selection from the overwhelming participation in Los Angeles is included here. The exhibition travels to the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at New York University from March 10 – May 30, 2008. Selections from their Polaroid activity will be added as well.
You're invited to participate!
Include your own portrait in this Nikkei Album collection! Your photo can be in the "style" of Fulbeck's Hapa Project -- that is, from the collarbone up, without clothing, jewelry, glasses, makeup, or purposeful expression -- but whatever your preference, please include your written response to the question "What are you?".
To participate, create a Discover Nikkei user account and log in. Upload your photo and provide information and your response to "What are you?". E-mail us the link to your page to have it included in the collection. Alternatively, you can also e-mail your photograph to editor@discovernikkei.org, and we'll add it to this collection.
(Note: The Discover Nikkei editors reserve the right not to post photographs or responses that are offensive.)
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