Announcements – Japanese American Citizens League

JACL Concerned by Reports of Increased Screening Procedures for Iranian American Citizens at the U.S./Canadian Border

January 6, 2020 January 6, 2020Announcements, Immigration, Muslim Ban, Slider, Statements, US Government

January 6, 2020 For Immediate Release David Inoue, Executive Director dinoue@jacl.org, 202-223-1240Sarah Baker, VP Public Affairs sbaker@jacl.org This past weekend, reports of increased screening of Iranian Americans returning to the United States from Canada arose late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Although individuals were not officially detained or taken into custody…

Gift A JACL Membership this Holiday Season

December 24, 2019 January 6, 2020Announcements, Slider

It’s never too late to give the gift of a JACL membership. Forgot someone on your list? Click here to give them an annual membership or create a true legacy with a lifetime membership.

Keep Making History with JACL

December 19, 2019 December 27, 2019Announcements, Slider

This year, we celebrate our 90ths anniversary! Join us to keep making history with a gift to JACL. Your investments in JACL impact history in two meaningful ways. First, we share our history. Our education guides on the JA Experience, legacy grants, youth summits, and the Pacific Citizen are one-of-a-kind programs…

JACL Gives Thanks for the Lives of Wat Misaka and Greg Marutani

November 27, 2019 December 27, 2019Announcements, Slider, Statements

November 27, 2019For Immediate ReleaseDavid Inoue, Executive Director dinoue@jacl.org, 202-223-1240Sarah Baker, VP Public Affairs sbaker@jacl.org In the past week, the JACL has been struck with the loss of two pillars in our community. On November 20, Wataru “Wat” Misaka passed away in his hometown of Ogden, Utah at the age of 95.…

JACL Announces the 2020 Scholarship Program

November 27, 2019 December 27, 2019Announcements, Education, National Youth/Student Council, Scholarships, Slider, Statements, Youth

November 27, 2019For Immediate ReleaseDavid Inoue, Executive Director dinoue@jacl.org, 202-223-1240Sarah Baker, VP Public Affairs sbaker@jacl.org SAN FRANCISCO — The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is kicking off its National Scholarship and Awards Program for the 2020 academic year. The JACL annually offers approximately 30 college scholarships for students who are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates…