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Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium Convenes at JANM in L.A.

Representatives from 18 different organizations — including JACL — meet to identify goals and needs that can advance the consortium’s…

P.C. EditorOctober 26, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL Condemns Proposed Changes to Public Charge Definition

By JACL National WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security published its proposal on Oct. 10 to alter the…

P.C. EditorOctober 12, 2018

National News

License to Ill: ‘442 JAP’ Plate Drives JACLer Nuts

The car spotted in traffic bearing Kansas-issued plates reading 442 JAP. (Photo: Keith Kawamoto) Californian Sees Offensive Out-of-State Plate, Thinks…

P.C. EditorSeptember 7, 2018

JACL National News

JACL Installs ‘Young-Sei’ Leaders at Sayonara Banquet

The civil rights organization also honors Lynne Nishijima Ward, Diane Narasaki and Harriet Beleal, plus Mitsuye Endo and Floyd Mori…

P.C. EditorAugust 3, 2018

JACL National News

Resolutions Are Approved at the JACL National Convention; Bid to Amend Bylaws Fails

The National Council on July 19 approved Resolution 1, which sought to hire new staff to fill the regional director…

P.C. EditorAugust 3, 2018

JACL National News

JACL Commits to Raising Its Membership

The organization convenes in Philadelphia to hammer out its biennial budget, elect new National Board members and ensure its future…

P.C. EditorAugust 3, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL Elects Jeffrey Moy as Its New National President

The former vp of public affairs defeats Michelle Amano Jeffrey Moy The JACL’s National Council on July 21 elected Jeffrey…

P.C. EditorJuly 21, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL Resolves to Hire Staff Amid Budget Crunch

JACL National Council delegates hold up placards while voting at the 2018 National Convention in Philadelphia on July 20. (Photo:…

P.C. EditorJuly 20, 2018

National News Obituaries

Herzig-Yoshinaga, 93, Dies

Researcher and Activist Played Vital Role in Redress, Coram Nobis Cases By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor, Digital &…

P.C. EditorJuly 19, 2018

JACL National News

JACL Announces Awardees to be Recognized at 2018 Convention

WASHINGTON — The National JACL has announced that Lynne Nishijima Ward, Diane Narasaki and Harriet Beleal will each receive the…

P.C. EditorJune 28, 2018