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JACL Pleased with Grant from UPS FoundationJanuary 19, 2010 Washington, D.C.—The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization, is pleased to announce that the JACL has been the recipient of a grant of $30,000 from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS). JACL Announces Proposed Date of 2010 JACL GalaJanuary 13, 2010 Washington, D.C.—The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the nation’s oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization, announces its proposed date of Thursday, September 16, 2010, for its next Annual National JACL Gala Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. JACL Criticizes Statement by Ohio Lieutenant GovernorJanuary 13, 2010 The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) objected to a statement by Ohio lieutenant governor, Lee Fisher, that criticized Japan for placing barriers on American car sales in a Japanese incentive program similar to the “cash for clunkers” program in the United States. Click here to read more. Click here to read the letter. AAPI Week of Action for Immigration Reform Starts TodayJanuary 12, 2010 Fair and comprehensive immigration reform is a battle that the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) fought for decades. As the oldest and largest Asian American civil and human rights organization, it is time for us to stand up for more recent immigrants who are facing the same attitudes we faced in the 1920s and 1930s. For this week's National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Week of Action, we ask JACL members and allies to take action. JACL Announces the Minoru Yasui Oratorical CompetitionJanuary 12, 2010 JACL chapters are being asked to identify high school students, age 16 years or older, or full Click here for the press release. Click here for more information. |
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Attend the Washington D.C. Leadership Summit February 3-4January 7, 2010 The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Japanese American Citizens League announces the Washington D.C Leadership Summit, February 3-4, 2010 at the Madison Hotel, 1177 15th St, NW, Washington, D.C. Speakers and topics will focus on an overview and update from the National Park Service, tips on fundraising, goals for Fiscal Year 2011, and presentations from former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta and retired U.S. Senator Alan Simpson. |
JACL Responds to Toby Keith IncidentDecember 23, 2009 At a recent appearance at the Nobel Peace Prize after party in Oslo, American country singer Toby Keith made a racist gesture while on stage during a performance of “Rapper’s Delight.” His behavior has drawn criticism from the Asian American community, yet Mr. Keith still has not acknowledged the offensive nature of his gesture nor issued an apology. The Japanese American Citizens League joins other organizations in condemning Mr. Keith’s actions, and demands that he acknowledge and apologize for his racist behavior.
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Wat Misaka Honored by the New York KnicksDecember 23, 2009 New York, NY - Wat Misaka, who was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1947, was recently honored by the Knicks basketball franchise at a presentation during a game at Madison Square Garden. Misaka was the first non-white person to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA which was then known as the Basketball Association of America or BAA). |
JACL DC Fellows Complete AssignmentsDecember 15, 2009 Washington, D.C. – Two Fellows from California recently completed their assignments with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). Scott Sakakihara, the 2009 JACL Masaoka Fellow and a Harvard Law School Graduate, and Shirley Tang, the 2009 JACL Inouye Fellow who graduated from the University of California at Davis, served the JACL during the past year. Scott worked in the office of Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and later in the White House. Shirley worked in the JACL’s Washington D.C. Office. |
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