Japanese American Citizens League National
@jacl-national.bsky.social
History must stop repeating itself!
JACL is the nation's oldest and largest Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights group. Est. 1929
JACL is the nation's oldest and largest Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights group. Est. 1929
JACL National wants to wish all of our friends, members, supporters, and family a Happy Thanksgiving this week! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week, for our staff to enjoy time with their families and loved ones. We'll be open again on Monday, December 1!
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
JACL National wants to wish all of our friends, members, supporters, and family a Happy Thanksgiving this week! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week, for our staff to enjoy time with their families and loved ones. We'll be open again on Monday, December 1!
Our annual Otoshidama campaign is back!
It's the perfect opportunity to gift a membership to a friend, sibling, parent, coworker, or any special person in your life. Swipe through to discover all the amazing perks and deals with this offer. Visit jacl.org/otoshidama to gift today!
It's the perfect opportunity to gift a membership to a friend, sibling, parent, coworker, or any special person in your life. Swipe through to discover all the amazing perks and deals with this offer. Visit jacl.org/otoshidama to gift today!
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Our annual Otoshidama campaign is back!
It's the perfect opportunity to gift a membership to a friend, sibling, parent, coworker, or any special person in your life. Swipe through to discover all the amazing perks and deals with this offer. Visit jacl.org/otoshidama to gift today!
It's the perfect opportunity to gift a membership to a friend, sibling, parent, coworker, or any special person in your life. Swipe through to discover all the amazing perks and deals with this offer. Visit jacl.org/otoshidama to gift today!
2026 JACL National Convention Call for Proposals!
This year, JACL is pleased to offer our members and friends the opportunity to submit proposals for workshop sessions.
Please read the post below, and for more information/to apply, visit: bio.site/jacl_national
This year, JACL is pleased to offer our members and friends the opportunity to submit proposals for workshop sessions.
Please read the post below, and for more information/to apply, visit: bio.site/jacl_national
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
2026 JACL National Convention Call for Proposals!
This year, JACL is pleased to offer our members and friends the opportunity to submit proposals for workshop sessions.
Please read the post below, and for more information/to apply, visit: bio.site/jacl_national
This year, JACL is pleased to offer our members and friends the opportunity to submit proposals for workshop sessions.
Please read the post below, and for more information/to apply, visit: bio.site/jacl_national
The JA Experience Website and Part One of our video series are available now!
Visit jaexperience.org and stay tuned for more videos in part one coming out now through the end of the year.
Thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding the JA Experience Video Series.
Visit jaexperience.org and stay tuned for more videos in part one coming out now through the end of the year.
Thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding the JA Experience Video Series.
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The JA Experience Website and Part One of our video series are available now!
Visit jaexperience.org and stay tuned for more videos in part one coming out now through the end of the year.
Thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding the JA Experience Video Series.
Visit jaexperience.org and stay tuned for more videos in part one coming out now through the end of the year.
Thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding the JA Experience Video Series.
Applications are now available for the 2026 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.! Join us from March 14-17, 2026, to learn about the work both of our organizations do on a national scale.
Applications are due Sun., 12/14 at 11:59pm HST. Learn more and apply at: jacl.org/jacl-oca-lea...
Applications are due Sun., 12/14 at 11:59pm HST. Learn more and apply at: jacl.org/jacl-oca-lea...
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Applications are now available for the 2026 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.! Join us from March 14-17, 2026, to learn about the work both of our organizations do on a national scale.
Applications are due Sun., 12/14 at 11:59pm HST. Learn more and apply at: jacl.org/jacl-oca-lea...
Applications are due Sun., 12/14 at 11:59pm HST. Learn more and apply at: jacl.org/jacl-oca-lea...
COMING SOON!
Next Thurs, Nov 20, we are excited to launch our new JA Experience website and video series! We’ll share more information once everything launches so keep an eye out for more next week.
Also thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding our JA Experience Video Series!
Next Thurs, Nov 20, we are excited to launch our new JA Experience website and video series! We’ll share more information once everything launches so keep an eye out for more next week.
Also thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding our JA Experience Video Series!
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
COMING SOON!
Next Thurs, Nov 20, we are excited to launch our new JA Experience website and video series! We’ll share more information once everything launches so keep an eye out for more next week.
Also thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding our JA Experience Video Series!
Next Thurs, Nov 20, we are excited to launch our new JA Experience website and video series! We’ll share more information once everything launches so keep an eye out for more next week.
Also thank you to the Takahashi Foundation for funding our JA Experience Video Series!
JACL honors everyone who has served, from the Issei who fought despite being barred from citizenship during WWI, to the Nisei who served in WWII even though their families were incarcerated, and to many others who have served then and now.
We thank all of them for their service.
We thank all of them for their service.
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
JACL honors everyone who has served, from the Issei who fought despite being barred from citizenship during WWI, to the Nisei who served in WWII even though their families were incarcerated, and to many others who have served then and now.
We thank all of them for their service.
We thank all of them for their service.
Make the most of your JACL membership by joining our new member orientation this Thursday, Nov 6th! Discover what JACL has to offer, watch educational videos, hear from leadership, and meet fellow members. Plus, enjoy giveaway prizes! Register at jacl.salsalabs.org/newmemberori...
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Make the most of your JACL membership by joining our new member orientation this Thursday, Nov 6th! Discover what JACL has to offer, watch educational videos, hear from leadership, and meet fellow members. Plus, enjoy giveaway prizes! Register at jacl.salsalabs.org/newmemberori...
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Today is Election Day in 39 states — and what happens today will shape our everyday lives.
✅ Find your polling place and hours at the 🔗 in our bio.
✅ Learn what's on your ballot.
✅ If you need help, call our multilingual voter hotline 888-API-VOTE for help.
✅ Find your polling place and hours at the 🔗 in our bio.
✅ Learn what's on your ballot.
✅ If you need help, call our multilingual voter hotline 888-API-VOTE for help.
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today is Election Day in 39 states — and what happens today will shape our everyday lives.
✅ Find your polling place and hours at the 🔗 in our bio.
✅ Learn what's on your ballot.
✅ If you need help, call our multilingual voter hotline 888-API-VOTE for help.
✅ Find your polling place and hours at the 🔗 in our bio.
✅ Learn what's on your ballot.
✅ If you need help, call our multilingual voter hotline 888-API-VOTE for help.
We’re one week out!
Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We’re one week out!
Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
On Oct 12, Daniel K. Inouye Fellow Matt Marumoto led a lecture & advocacy training with the JACL Salt Lake City Chapter on the Alien Enemies Act—connecting history to today & empowering attendees to take action. Learn more about our efforts ⬇️ jacl.org/alien-enemie...
October 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On Oct 12, Daniel K. Inouye Fellow Matt Marumoto led a lecture & advocacy training with the JACL Salt Lake City Chapter on the Alien Enemies Act—connecting history to today & empowering attendees to take action. Learn more about our efforts ⬇️ jacl.org/alien-enemie...
📢 Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Hear from community members on federal updates & community advocacy to protect Japanese American incarceration sites & other sacred places.
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear from community members on federal updates & community advocacy to protect Japanese American incarceration sites & other sacred places.
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📢 Join us Mon, Nov 3 (5pm PT / 8pm ET) for “Advocacy Updates on Sacred Sites: A View from DC.”
Hear from community members on federal updates & community advocacy to protect Japanese American incarceration sites & other sacred places.
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Hear from community members on federal updates & community advocacy to protect Japanese American incarceration sites & other sacred places.
Register Now at: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🗳️ Got questions about voting? Call 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683) for help in various Asian languages! 🗓️ Voicemail support before Election Day and 🕖 LIVE help 7am–11pm EST on Election Day. Make your voice heard!
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🗳️ Got questions about voting? Call 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683) for help in various Asian languages! 🗓️ Voicemail support before Election Day and 🕖 LIVE help 7am–11pm EST on Election Day. Make your voice heard!
This morning, JACL DC staff attended a tri-caucus briefing with CAPAC, CBC, and CHC on the looming government shutdown. We're grateful for our Congressional leaders' efforts in safeguarding healthcare rights for millions & hope for a resolution, prioritizing basic rights for all Americans.
September 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This morning, JACL DC staff attended a tri-caucus briefing with CAPAC, CBC, and CHC on the looming government shutdown. We're grateful for our Congressional leaders' efforts in safeguarding healthcare rights for millions & hope for a resolution, prioritizing basic rights for all Americans.
That’s a wrap for AANAPISI Week 2025! Thank you for joining us in celebrating our AANAPISIs and AANHPI students.
Continue learning more about AANAPISIs and what you can do to support our work at tinyurl.com/aanapisiweek25-toolkit and apahenational.org/resources/aanapisi
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek
Continue learning more about AANAPISIs and what you can do to support our work at tinyurl.com/aanapisiweek25-toolkit and apahenational.org/resources/aanapisi
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek
September 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
That’s a wrap for AANAPISI Week 2025! Thank you for joining us in celebrating our AANAPISIs and AANHPI students.
Continue learning more about AANAPISIs and what you can do to support our work at tinyurl.com/aanapisiweek25-toolkit and apahenational.org/resources/aanapisi
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek
Continue learning more about AANAPISIs and what you can do to support our work at tinyurl.com/aanapisiweek25-toolkit and apahenational.org/resources/aanapisi
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek
AANAPISIs provide life-changing support to first-generation, low-income AANHPI students. Congress must continue to invest in the future of our students through AANAPISIs.
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
September 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AANAPISIs provide life-changing support to first-generation, low-income AANHPI students. Congress must continue to invest in the future of our students through AANAPISIs.
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
This week, JACL D.C. & National staff joined a bittersweet farewell for Masaru Sato, Minister & Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Japan.
Minister Sato went above & beyond in connecting with the Japanese American community in D.C., especially with young professionals.
Minister Sato went above & beyond in connecting with the Japanese American community in D.C., especially with young professionals.
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This week, JACL D.C. & National staff joined a bittersweet farewell for Masaru Sato, Minister & Head of Chancery at the Embassy of Japan.
Minister Sato went above & beyond in connecting with the Japanese American community in D.C., especially with young professionals.
Minister Sato went above & beyond in connecting with the Japanese American community in D.C., especially with young professionals.
AANAPISIs are only 6.9% of all higher education institutions, but enroll 46% of all AANHPI undergraduates in the United States (including its territories in the Pacific.)
Learn more at apahenational.org/aanapisi-week-2025
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
Learn more at apahenational.org/aanapisi-week-2025
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
September 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
AANAPISIs are only 6.9% of all higher education institutions, but enroll 46% of all AANHPI undergraduates in the United States (including its territories in the Pacific.)
Learn more at apahenational.org/aanapisi-week-2025
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
Learn more at apahenational.org/aanapisi-week-2025
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
Relative to their counterparts, AANAPISIs have long been underfunded. Inequitable funding limits the number of institutions that can provide targeted support and programs to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented AANHPI students.
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
September 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Relative to their counterparts, AANAPISIs have long been underfunded. Inequitable funding limits the number of institutions that can provide targeted support and programs to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented AANHPI students.
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
#AANAPISI #AANAPISIWeek #SpeakUp
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are highly diverse and represent one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. In higher education, this community is projected to grow 12% over the next four years.
September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are highly diverse and represent one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. In higher education, this community is projected to grow 12% over the next four years.
🗓️ September 22–September 28 is AANAPISI Week! Established in 2007, this week celebrates Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), which provide critical support for AANHPI student success in higher education.
September 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🗓️ September 22–September 28 is AANAPISI Week! Established in 2007, this week celebrates Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), which provide critical support for AANHPI student success in higher education.
Last Call for 2025 Kakehashi Project Trip Applications!
Come join us for an unforgettable week-long experience in Japan!
All applications close this Saturday, 9/20, at 11:59pm HST. To learn more and apply today, visit jacl.org/kakehashi
Come join us for an unforgettable week-long experience in Japan!
All applications close this Saturday, 9/20, at 11:59pm HST. To learn more and apply today, visit jacl.org/kakehashi
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Last Call for 2025 Kakehashi Project Trip Applications!
Come join us for an unforgettable week-long experience in Japan!
All applications close this Saturday, 9/20, at 11:59pm HST. To learn more and apply today, visit jacl.org/kakehashi
Come join us for an unforgettable week-long experience in Japan!
All applications close this Saturday, 9/20, at 11:59pm HST. To learn more and apply today, visit jacl.org/kakehashi
2025 National Convention Photos are available now!
Thanks to our amazing convention photographer, Darrell Miho, for capturing all of these wonderful memories. You can check out all the photos at the link below. To enter, use the password: arigatou
darrellmiho.photoshelter.com/gallery/JACL...
Thanks to our amazing convention photographer, Darrell Miho, for capturing all of these wonderful memories. You can check out all the photos at the link below. To enter, use the password: arigatou
darrellmiho.photoshelter.com/gallery/JACL...
September 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
2025 National Convention Photos are available now!
Thanks to our amazing convention photographer, Darrell Miho, for capturing all of these wonderful memories. You can check out all the photos at the link below. To enter, use the password: arigatou
darrellmiho.photoshelter.com/gallery/JACL...
Thanks to our amazing convention photographer, Darrell Miho, for capturing all of these wonderful memories. You can check out all the photos at the link below. To enter, use the password: arigatou
darrellmiho.photoshelter.com/gallery/JACL...
We are pleased to announce that Saki Mori, from our NY Chapter, has been appointed as our new Interim Executive Director. We look forward to her leadership and expertise as she assumes the role starting today!
For more information, click the link below. www.pacificcitizen.org/jacl-selects...
For more information, click the link below. www.pacificcitizen.org/jacl-selects...
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that Saki Mori, from our NY Chapter, has been appointed as our new Interim Executive Director. We look forward to her leadership and expertise as she assumes the role starting today!
For more information, click the link below. www.pacificcitizen.org/jacl-selects...
For more information, click the link below. www.pacificcitizen.org/jacl-selects...
JACL National joins our Chicago chapter in denouncing the ongoing immigration raids in the Chicagoland area and the possible threat of National Guard deployment to the city.
Read the full statement for more information and Chicago area resources: buff.ly/7WImv0C
Read the full statement for more information and Chicago area resources: buff.ly/7WImv0C
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
JACL National joins our Chicago chapter in denouncing the ongoing immigration raids in the Chicagoland area and the possible threat of National Guard deployment to the city.
Read the full statement for more information and Chicago area resources: buff.ly/7WImv0C
Read the full statement for more information and Chicago area resources: buff.ly/7WImv0C