Politics – Pacific Citizen

JACL Obituaries

Doug Urata,
Steadfast JACLer, Dies at 72

Riverside JACL chapter member, JACF trustee had reputation for always being helpful. By P.C. Staff Doug Urata Douglas James Urata…

P.C. EditorMarch 6, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Staff Cuts,
Latest Budget Woes Revealed

Director of Finance and CFO Tom Fernandez (far left) makes a point during the Feb. 14-15 JACL National Board meeting…

GarrettMarch 6, 2026

JACL National News

‘I Am an American’
Traveling Exhibit Debuts

Inside this display case are a Purple Heart Medal, a gold Star Lapel Button, Sadao Munemori’s Congressional Medal of Honor…

GarrettMarch 6, 2026

National News Obituaries Politics

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84

The front page of the May 25, 1984 Pacific Citizen shows Jesse Jackson at a campaign stop in Little Tokyo…

P.C. EditorFebruary 20, 2026

Community JACL News

The Re-Education of David Ono

Standing in front of the decommissioned Air Force One at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum are (from left)…

GarrettFebruary 20, 2026

JACL National News

JACL National Board Makes Cuts

The organization undergoes another round of staff layoffs. By JACL National On Feb. 15, the JACL National Board made the…

GarrettFebruary 20, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Remains ‘Unwavering’ This DOR

Statement on E.O. 9066’s 84th anniversary commits to continued vigilance. By P.C. Staff The National JACL issued a statement Feb.…

P.C. EditorFebruary 19, 2026

JACL National News

JACL Announces
Executive Director Search

A permanent hire is expected to be announced in the coming months. By Ryan Yoshikawa, JACL VP of General Operations…

P.C. EditorFebruary 19, 2026

Community JACL News Politics

4th & Central Opponents
Express Dissent

David Monkawa stands in front of a slide showing how Fourth & Central might look upon completion. (Photo: George Toshio…

P.C. EditorFebruary 6, 2026

Community JACL News

Portland JACL Conducts
‘Know Your Rights’ Training

Participants were educated on immigration enforcement policies and procedures. (Photo: Rich Iwasaki) By Portland JACL The Portland JACL, in collaboration…

GarrettFebruary 6, 2026