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JACL Urges Opposition to Alter ’30 Census

Says proposal would cut representation, erase civil rights data. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a statement…

P.C. EditorSeptember 10, 2026

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Arakaki Sanguine Yet Guarded

Sheldon Arakaki addresses the audience at the 2026 National JACL Convention’s Sayonara Gala, one of his first duties after being…

GarrettAugust 28, 2026

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Incredible Inspirations

Present at the 2026 JACL Chapter Awards Luncheon to celebrate recipients Calvin Kobayashi and the Washington, D.C., chapter are (from…

GarrettAugust 28, 2026

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JACL Slams Podcast

Tim Pool, upper left, is the namesake of the “Timcast IRL” podcast. Participating in the Aug. 14 episode were, clockwise,…

P.C. EditorAugust 27, 2026

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Japanese American U.S. Population Interactive Map

Click here to view the interactive map. By Daigo Fujiwara-Smith, P.C. Editorial Board Co-Chair Where do Japanese Americans call home…

P.C. EditorAugust 15, 2026

JACL National News

Past Tense: Oda’s Historic Presidencies

(Photos: George Toshio Johnston) After 2nd 4-year stint, steadying hand leaves JACL with a stage set for revival. By George…

P.C. EditorAugust 14, 2026

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Keeping Truman’s Promise Alive

Appearing at the July 18 Day of Affirmation ceremony at the National World War II Memorial are, from left, 1st…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

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Arakaki Acts as JACL’s New Leader

The 2026-28 JACL National Board and Executive Director Lilly Simmering. Pictured (seated, from left) are Carol Kawase, Sheldon Arakaki, Lilly…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

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‘JACL Is Change’

JACL’s Legal Counsel Ken Massey, Executive Director Lilly Simmering, National President Larry Oda and Secretary/Treasurer Jonathan Okamoto interact with delegates…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026

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Simmering Presents Priorities

JACL Executive Director Lilly Simmering (Photos: George Toshio Johnston) JACL’s ED lays out a lofty game plan during a breakfast…

GarrettAugust 14, 2026