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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

Topaz Museum Announces New Executive Director

Meg Hutchins assumes the position from Jane Beckwith, who was honored recently with the 2026 AASLH Award of Excellence. DELTA,…

GarrettJuly 3, 2026

JACL National News

Introducing JACL National Board Candidates

Elections are set to take place Aug. 1 at the organization’s annual National Convention. The Nominations Committee reports the following…

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

Upcoming JACL National Convention Highlights

There is still time to register for the annual confab in Las Vegas. With JACL’s National Convention in Las Vegas…

GarrettJuly 3, 2026

Community JACL News

Young JAs Announce Survey for 18-30 Demo

Aim is to learn status of youth engagement; results to be shared at JACL nat’l confab. Five Japanese American youth…

P.C. EditorJune 30, 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

JACL National News

JACL Signs Letter Opposing OSERS Change

541 organizations sign letter expressing disappointment with White House action. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a…

P.C. EditorJune 24, 2026