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After Past Presidents Endorse Ariz.’s SB 1301, Nat’l JACL Clarifies Stance The National JACL released a statement June 17 regarding…

GarrettJune 20, 2025

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In Tribute to Amache

Derek Okubo of Denver stamps the Ireichō book. (Photo: Gil Asakawa) The pilgrimage is made more poignant with the Ireichō…

GarrettJune 20, 2025

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Sacramento JACL Awards 2025 Scholarships

Pictured (from left) are Sacramento JACL chapter scholarship recipients Eden Engelhardt, Remy Tanamachi, Madeline Sugimoto, Luka Davis, William DeAnda and…

GarrettJune 20, 2025

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CAPAC: State Dept.’s Threats ‘Un-American’ WASHINGTON — In response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s May 28 announcement the State…

GarrettJune 6, 2025

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JWSSC, Downtown JACL Commend Six Honorees

Pictured are (seated, from left) Darlene Kuba, Kimiko Fujita, Yuko Uyesugi and (standing, from left) Yuriko Shikai, Mami Sone, Elaine…

GarrettJune 6, 2025

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Assault Survivor Aki Maehara Speaks

Save Our Seniors Network’s David Monkawa (Photo: George Toshio Johnston) History professor hit by vehicle as driver shouted slurs endures…

GarrettJune 6, 2025

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Injured Japanese American Bicyclist Suspects Hate Motivated Attack Aki Maehara told the L.A. Times the driver of car that struck…

GarrettMay 16, 2025

Community JACL News

‘Art, Advocacy and Activism’

The NCWNP District’s Daruma Award honorees (Photo: Cathy Fujimori) The NCWNP hosts its 2025 gala award banquet and honors several…

GarrettMay 16, 2025

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Berkeley JACL Holds Awards Event

The chapter presents its Scholarship, Pioneer and  Youth Leadership awards. By Berkeley JACL The Berkeley JACL chapter awarded scholarships to…

GarrettMay 16, 2025

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Wakasa Memorial Committee Holds  Night Ceremony at Manzanar Pilgrimage

The tribute was held to remember two Nisei incarcerees killed during the 1942 Manzanar Uprising. A pilgrim pays their respects…

GarrettMay 16, 2025