Community News

June 5, 2026 in Community, JACL, News

Memory as Responsibility

Pictured are the 78th Annual Memorial Day Service speakers (front row, from left) Katie Masano Hill, Linda Sato Adams, Gina…
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June 5, 2026 in Community, JACL, News

NY/SC Adds to IDC Youth Board

The IDC Youth Board held its first event, a bowling social, on Feb. 6. Participants were introduced, connections were made…
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June 5, 2026 in Community, JACL, News

Help the P.C. Remain a Guiding Light in Our Community

Rob Buscher As I write this letter, the pillars of democracy are being actively dismantled by unscrupulous legislators who value…
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National News

June 5, 2026 in JACL, National, News, Obituaries

Rep. Barney Frank Dies at 86

Congressman was ’80s redress campaign leader. By P.C. Staff Barney Frank died May 19. The quick-witted Democrat who served for…
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June 5, 2026 in JACL, National, News, Politics

JACL Hires Lilly Simmering as Exec Director

Interim ED Saki Mori to stay on temporarily during transition. By P.C. Staff. The Japanese American Citizens League has tapped…
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May 21, 2026 in JACL, National, News, Politics

JACL Issues Solidarity Statement After Islamic Center Slayings

Organization condemns violence that targeted San Diego facility for Muslim community. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League on…
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May 5, 2026 in JACL, National, News, Politics

Action Urged After Louisiana v. Callais

Following SCOTUS decision, JACL says verify voting status, demands passage of Lewis voting act. By P.C. Staff In the aftermath…
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May 1, 2026 in JACL, National, News, Politics

JACL Opposes
DoJ’s Indictment of SPLC

Justice Dept. accuses Southern Poverty Law Center with crimes related to its defunct informant program. By P.C. Staff In a…
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Arts & Entertainment News

May 15, 2026 in Community, entertainment, JACL, News

Gardena Valley JCI Is Site of Concert With Effron, Atreo

GLA JACL, Intercollegiate Nikkei Council Co-Sponsor May 30 Concert The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of JACL is co-sponsoring a live…
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May 15, 2026 in Community, entertainment, News

Manzanar-Related
Double-Feature Set

The Manzanar Guayule Project team was led by California Institute of Technology scientist Robert A. Emerson (seated at center) and…
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May 15, 2026 in entertainment, In-Depth

‘Flower Drum Song’ Flourishes

The cast of East West Players’ “Flower Drum Song” takes a bow after their performance at the Aratani Theatre in…
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April 17, 2026 in entertainment, Features, Homepage Feature, In-Depth, JACL

Podcasts Recount WWII JA Incarceration

MN NOW’s six-part podcast “Burn Order” explores the parallels between today and last century’s mass incarceration of ethnic Japanese, including…
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April 17, 2026 in entertainment, In-Depth, Sports

‘American Pastime’ Film screening connects baseball, history and resilience in St. Louis.

Kerry Yo Nakagawa during the “American Pastime” Q & A session following the film’s screening on March 29 photos: Courtesy…
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