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JACL Deeply Disturbed By Violence Against Sikh American Community

Washington, DC – The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is deeply disturbed by the sudden spate of hate crimes committed against the Sikh American community, and asks for more strict enforcement of punishment against those who commit such acts of violence and hate against others.

JACL Director Floyd Mori Receives Award

Fresno, CA - JACL's National Director received a Voices of Courage Award from the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno which includes members of the local Muslim and Arab American community.

JACL Young Professionals Kickoff Event to be Held at the National JACL Convention with Vance Yoshikawa

Salt Lake City, UT- The JACL Young Professionals will be holding their inaugural function on Friday, July 18 from 3:30-5:00 PM (MST) at the Salt Palace Convention Center when they host State Farm Regional Vice President Vance Yoshikawa.

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JACL Announces Launch of the 2008 Project: Community! Program

Los Angeles, CA - JACL's "Project: Community!" will began on Tuesday, June 24th and will run through August 12th, 2008. Fourteen participants have been selected and will meet weekly at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) in Los Angeles. These participants represent the Greater Los Angeles Area from as far as Upland, West Covina, Torrance, Valencia and Los Alamitos. For more information click here. In addition blogs by participants can be viewed here!

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Salt Lake City to Host the 2008 JACL Convention

The 40th Biennial National JACL Convention will be held from July 16-20, 2008 at the Salt Lake Downtown Marriott in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s convention will highlight the accomplishments and history of the organization in the pursuit of justice and equality.

Visit the Host Committee website at: 2008 JACL National Convention

Link to: National Council Delegate Documents and Forms

Convention Highlights

Distinguished Community Members to be Honored at Convention Sayonara Banquet

2008 JACL National Convention Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Redress Campaign

Former AJC Director Ernest Weiner to be Honored at 2008 JACL Convention

The JACL Anti-Hate Program responds to incidents of defamation and hate crimes and promotes the values of tolerance and diversity in our schools, businesses and communities.

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JACL Announces the 2008 Youth Convention which will be located in Salt Lake City. All youth from across the country are invited for this fun and exciting event! Registration is available online.

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The JACL seeks to educate and train members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community so they may become effective leaders and contribute to the well-being of their respective communities and the public at-large.

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The JACL provides educational materials to promote a better understanding about the history and contributions made by Japanese Americans, which reflect on the American value of creating an acceptance of diversity in our society.

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The NY/SC is comprised of representatives from JACL's seven districts across the country. The NY/SC organizes programs to actively engage students in campus, community and civil rights issues.

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Important Dates

July 16-20, 2008
40th Biennial National JACL Convention

Aug. 9, 2008 20th Anniversary of Redress Commemoration

Aug. 10, 2008 Civil Liberties Act Program

September 25, 2008
A Salute to Champions
National JACL Gala Awards Dinner

In The News

05.09.08 JACL announces date of Gala Dinner

05.09.08 Minidoka Bill signed by President Bush

05.09.08 NASA astronaut Dan Tani to keynote at JACL Convention in Salt Lake City

05.01.08 JACL participates in White House Ceremony

04.25.2008 Senate passes bill to expand support for Filipino veterans benefits.

04.14.2008 - Deadline extended for Ruby Yoshino Schaar Award applications to May 9, 2008.

02.27.2008 - NY/SC responds to article by student columnist at University of Colorado, Boulder.

02.26.2008 - Larry Grant of Ogden, Utah appointed as National VP of Membership.

02.05.2008 - JACL hires Tim Koide as the Membership Coordinator.

02.01.2008 - National Director Floyd Mori elected as Chair of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans.

01.24.2008 – In a statement released today, National Director Floyd Mori announced the resignation of Vice President of Membership, Edwin T. Endow.

01.24.2008 – Letter sent to Spokane County Superior Court Judge Robert D. Austin in support of a motion for a new trial based upon allegations of racial bias against the plaintiffs attorney, Mark D. Kamitomo.

01.22.2008 – The JACL announced the selection of Naomi Lim as the first Daniel K. Inouye Fellow. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Ms. Lim will spend approximately seven months in the Washington, D.C. office of the JACL.

12.03.2007 – The National Youth/Student Council is now accepting bids to host the 2009 National Youth Conference. This is an opportunity for Chapters and Districts to recruit and encourage youth to get involved in organizing and planning an event hosted by their local Chapter and the NY/SC.

11.26.2007 – Applications now available for the JACL/OCA Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference. The annual 4-day conference provides an opportunity for thirty emerging leaders of the JACL and OCA to learn firsthand about current national public policy issues facing our communities. The 2008 conference will be held from February 29 through March 3, 2008.

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