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JACL Weekly Digest

August 6, 2024

 

JACL National News

 

59th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and Call to Action

Celebrate the Voting Rights Act's 59th anniversary by recommitting to a democracy that works for ALL of us. Sign the petition to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis VRAA, Freedom to Vote Act, Native American VRA, and DC Statehood.

 

Help Us Better Serve You! Fill out the 2024 JACL Membership Survey for a Chance to Win an Amazon Giftcard! 

We’re excited to announce the 2024 JACL Membership Survey! This anonymous survey is designed to enhance our understanding of our diverse membership, including your unique demographics and political attitudes on various topics.

Why Participate?

  • Anonymous & Confidential: Your name and email address will not be tied to your responses. We ensure that all data is secure and non-disclosed.
  • For JACL Members Only: This survey is exclusively for our members, allowing us to tailor our services and initiatives to better meet your needs.

What’s in It for You? By participating, you’ll help us gain valuable insights into the changing needs and attitudes of our community. As a token of our appreciation, we’re offering five $50 Amazon gift cards to randomly selected participants!

Please fill out the survey by Tuesday, August 20th.

Thank you for contributing to the future of JACL! 

Questions? Email ebraun@jacl.org.

 

2024 Post National Convention Survey

THANK YOU again for attending this year's JACL National Convention. Please fill out this short survey to let us know how you thought convention went! Feedback helps us make improvements for future programming. 

 

Your Family, Your History with Genealogist Linda Harms Okazaki and the Center

Discover your family's history over a year of monthly online genealogy workshops and create a photo book telling your family's story to share with the rest of your family and future generations!

Special Offer for JACL Members! Register for any individual online workshop or the full 12-month course at discounted Center member rates!

Monthly Online Workshops

  • 1st Thursday of Each Month From October 3, 2024 - October 2, 2025, 6:00pm-7:30pm Pacific
  • Additional In-Person Research Field Trips for Bay Area Participants
  • Hardcover Photobook Project for Full Course Participants
  • Session Recordings Provided to All Registrants

Full Course Fees (Includes all workshops, field trips, and Shutterfly photobook):

  • $250 Center & JACL Members
  • $300 General Public

Single Workshop Fees: $25 Center & JACL Members

 
 

JACL Chapters News

If any JACL Chapters would like to submit stories or events to the Weekly Digest, please send inquiries to Education Programs Manager, Matthew Weisbly at mweisbly@jacl.org

 

Tonight! From Hiroshima to Hope - Seattle, WA

 

JACL San Diego Virtual Monthly Dialogues

 

Puyallup Valley Remembrance Gallery Community Preview

The Gallery will provide comprehensive education using the latest techniques in immersive and interactive media design that will bring to life personal stories and in-depth content. The names of over 7,500 who were wrongfully imprisoned on these fairgrounds will be permanently displayed​.
 

Kansha Too! Hosted by JACL Chicago 

 

JACL DC Chapter Keiro Kai!

 
 

From Our Partners

 

A Call for President Biden to Sign an Executive Order to Establish a Reparations Commission Before Leaving Office

Join us in calling President Biden to sign an executive order establishing a commission to study reparations for African Americans before leaving office. This action will also honor the legacy of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who passionately advocated for HR 40 and its pursuit of justice and equality. We call upon citizens, elected officials, organization leaders, and faith leaders to stand united with us by signing our letter to make this crucial step toward racial healing a reality.

Rev. Redeem Robinson, All Souls Movement - Los Angeles, CA

 

JARCC August Events 

Friday, August 9 / 38th Annual Go For Broke Golf Tournament / Thorncreek Golf Course - 136th & Washington / Thornton, CO / Learn More and Register at: https://goforbrokegolf.org/

Sunday, August 11 / Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) / Power of Poison Tour and Pot Luck - Denver Museum of Nature & Science  10 am - 12 / Picnic  Noon - 3:00 pm

Admission Fee $10.00/Register at: www.acccolorado.org

Wednesday, August 14 & 21 From 12:00 to 3:00 pm National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) FREE ADULT Mental Health First Aid Training  You can register for free here

Friday & Saturday, August 16 & 17 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) FREE YOUTH Mental Health First Aid Training - You can register for free here    

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 23, 24 & 25 / Sakura Square Foundation Presents: Spirit of Japan - Sakura Square / 1255 19th Street / More information can be found here

 

Poston Pilgrimage Registration Now Open!

Poston Pilgrimage – Oct 25 & 26, 2024 

The Poston Pilgrimage is an opportunity to learn more about the Poston Incarceration Camp, where approximately 18,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War II. Visit the current Poston site, learn of our preservation efforts, attend our various workshop and hear from our keynote speaker.

In collaboration with the CRIT Tribal Council, we are upholding the memories of camp life and highlighting the significant links and relationships between the Japanese American incarcerates and members of the tribal community.

 
 
 

Follow JACL on:

 

JACL Headquarters
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California 94115
(415) 921-5225 | mbr@jacl.org

JACL DC Office
1612 K Street NW, Suite 1400
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 223-1240 | policy@jacl.org

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