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49th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Set for April 28

Pilgrimage participants are shown gathered around the Manzanar cemetery monument for the interfaith service during the 48th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

JACL National News

National JACL National Board Convenes to Discuss Plans for 2018

July’s National Convention, set for Philadelphia, is among the numerous topics discussed at the organization’s San Francisco headquarters. By P.C…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

Community News

Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi and Joint Author Assembly Majority Chair Ian Calderon Announce Bill Establishing Surfing as Official California Sport

Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi TORRANCE, Calif. — Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) and Joint Author Assembly Majority Leader Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) announced…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

National News

GFBNEC Awarded Grants From Aratani Foundation and Keiro

The funds will support and expand public education on Nisei WWII veterans’ legacy. LOS ANGELES — Go for Broke National…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL: Trump Speech Continues Attacks on Immigrants

WASHINGTON — The JACL National office has issued a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address in which…

P.C. EditorFebruary 1, 2018

Community News

The Eaton Collection ‘Contested Histories’ Is Now on Display at JANM

This postcard-size watercolor is on display at JANM as part of “Contested Histories: Art and Artifacts From the Allen Hendershott…

P.C. EditorJanuary 26, 2018

JACL National News Politics

Nominations Now Open for JACL National Board

LOS ANGELES — The National JACL Nominations Committee is seeking members who are interested in running for a seat on…

P.C. EditorJanuary 26, 2018

Community News

Tuna Canyon Coalition Rips Petition to Move Memorial

LOS ANGELES — The nonprofit Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition has issued a statement opposing a petition calling for the…

P.C. EditorJanuary 23, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL Initiates Series on Sexual Assault

WASHINGTON — The National JACL has announced that it is publishing a series of short essays to discuss sexual assault,…

P.C. EditorJanuary 19, 2018

JACL National News Politics

JACL/OCA Leadership Summit Now Accepting Applications

WASHINGTON — The JACL is now accepting applications for the 2018 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit in in Washington, D.C. It will…

P.C. EditorJanuary 19, 2018