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JACL Backs Evanston, Ill.’s Reparations Plan

National, Chicago chapter support city’s program for local African Americans. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League national office…

P.C. EditorJuly 7, 2026

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Massive Little Tokyo-Adjacent Project OK’d Despite opposition from some in Little Tokyo (see Feb. 26, 2026, Pacific Citizen, tinyurl.com/367pznr7), the…

GarrettJuly 3, 2026

Community News

Kinokuniya Turns Page With Relaunch

To mark Kinokuniya’s grand opening, pictured (from left) are Yoshinobu Noma, Masashi Takai and Kosei Murota taking part in a…

GarrettJuly 3, 2026

JACL National News Politics

JACL Lauds Rejection of Attempt to Circumvent 14th Amendment

Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision affirms birthright citizenship. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a statement today concurring…

P.C. EditorJune 30, 2026

JACL National News Politics

JACL Expresses Disappointment with SCOTUS Rulings

Pair of 6-3 decisions allow White Houseto block asylum seekers, let DHS revoke TPS. By P.C. Staff Invoking “The New…

P.C. EditorJune 24, 2026

Community JACL News

GLA Sends Off Six With Scholarships

Pictured (from left) are Matthew Clingerman (GLA scholarship chair), Seia Watanabe, River Vu, Elena Miyamoto, Ashley Mori, Keerstin Baltazar, Hikaru…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News

San Fernando Valley Fetes 2026 Scholars

Pictured (from left) are May Wood, Santiago Garcia-Uriarte, Declan Hirota, Evan Muranaka, Asuka Watanabe, Olivia Muratsu Ortega, Tenka Watanabe, Jamie…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News Politics

JACL National Convention to Bring Together Community Leaders, Advocates and Future Changemakers

The confab will feature timely discussions on civil rights, immigration, reparations, youth leadership, historic preservation and a special performance by…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

JACL Obituaries

Kyoko Oda Dead at 80

Lifelong educator sought reconcilliation, harmony. By P.C. Staff Some knew her as Mrs. Oda. To others, she was Principal Oda.…

P.C. EditorJune 5, 2026

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…

P.C. EditorJune 5, 2026