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Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Awards Scholarships

The chapter recognizes five local high school seniors. By Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Chapter The Florin JACL chapter announced the…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Columnists Executive Director JACL

From the Executive Director: Let Us Not Forget What Americans Are Capable Of

This year is significant for the United States. Not only is the nation celebrating its 250th birthday, but it is…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

Community JACL News Politics

JACL National Convention to Bring Together Community Leaders, Advocates and Future Changemakers

The confab will feature timely discussions on civil rights, immigration, reparations, youth leadership, historic preservation and a special performance by…

GarrettJune 19, 2026

JACL Obituaries

Kyoko Oda Dead at 80

Lifelong educator sought reconcilliation, harmony. By P.C. Staff Some knew her as Mrs. Oda. To others, she was Principal Oda.…

P.C. EditorJune 5, 2026

JACL National News Obituaries

Rep. Barney Frank Dies at 86

Congressman was ’80s redress campaign leader. By P.C. Staff Barney Frank died May 19. The quick-witted Democrat who served for…

P.C. EditorJune 5, 2026

Community JACL News

Memory as Responsibility

Pictured are the 78th Annual Memorial Day Service speakers (front row, from left) Katie Masano Hill, Linda Sato Adams, Gina…

GarrettJune 5, 2026

JACL National News Politics

JACL Hires Lilly Simmering as Exec Director

Interim ED Saki Mori to stay on temporarily during transition. By P.C. Staff. The Japanese American Citizens League has tapped…

P.C. EditorJune 5, 2026

Community JACL News

NY/SC Adds to IDC Youth Board

The IDC Youth Board held its first event, a bowling social, on Feb. 6. Participants were introduced, connections were made…

GarrettJune 5, 2026

Community JACL News

Help the P.C. Remain a Guiding Light in Our Community

Rob Buscher As I write this letter, the pillars of democracy are being actively dismantled by unscrupulous legislators who value…

GarrettJune 5, 2026

Community JACL News

JACL CFO Resigns

Tom Fernandez departs after just over 3 years as budget chief. By P.C. Staff JACL Director of Finance/CFO Thomas Fernandez…

P.C. EditorJune 4, 2026