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Weekly Digest
August 8, 2023 |
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San Diego JACL Monthly Community Dialogue August |
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JACL Detroit Chapter Annual Picnic |
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We’re BACK! After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the long and storied tradition of the JACL Detroit Chapter Annual Picnic is ON for 2023! Let’s make it the best yet! If you have any questions, feel free to call Mary Kamidoi at (734) 522-7917or email Ann O’Neill at aeoneill4@gmail.com. Hope to see you there! Notice: There is construction on Edward Hines Road. Please see the additional resources in the comments! |
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Appreciation Vs. Appropriation Series by Twin Cities JACL |
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We’re excited to kick off our first discussion of the series on Saturday, August 12th at 7pm US Central Time (8pm Eastern, 6pm Mountain, 5pm Pacific) with Yuki Kokubo 小久保由紀 (she/her)!
Yuki is the creator behind Made by Yuki, a clothing line that utilizes Kimonos and other vintage Japanese textiles. By focusing on the history and craftsmanship of traditional textiles, Yuki creates opportunities for everyone to appreciate Japanese culture without overstepping the boundaries of appropriation.
Find out more about her work at madebyyuki.com or by following @made.by.yuki on Instagram. You can register for Yuki’s discussion and the others in our series using the button below. Questions for Yuki can be emailed to advocacy@tcjacl.org up to one werk prior to the event.
“Appreciation vs Appropriation: A nuanced discussion on cultural ownership” is an exciting collaboration between the @twincitiesjacl Social Justice Committee and @made.by.yuki. Funding is provided by Karen and Les Suzukamo and graphic design by @kuniko.creates. |
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2023 60th Anniversary March on Washington |
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National Action Network has announced their Not a Commemoration, a Continuation March on Washington, scheduled for August 26th, 2023. The march looks back on the 60 years since the original march back in 1963 and all the achievements and failures that have occurred in the time in between. For more information and to register click the link below to visit the sign-up form from NAN. JACL looks forward to participating in this upcoming march just as we did 60 years ago. |
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POKÉMON X KOGEI Exhibit Open Now at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles! |
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Playful images of Pikachu, Rowlet, Litten and Popplio stencil-dyed onto silk cloth, a Charizard integrated into a large ceramic jar and a dazzling Jolteon sculpted from individual pieces of gold-and silver-plated copper hammered into the shape of lightning bolts – these are some of the ingenious creations in POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft, the new exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles from July 25, 2023 to January 7, 2024. The exhibition brings together two of Japan’s most celebrated contributions to world culture – beloved characters from one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises and craft that has evolved and been refined over centuries. |
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Post 2023 JACL National Convention Updates |
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Photos Photos are now available from our convention photographer, Kris Ikejiri. Please see the albums listed below by date or event, and if you share or use the photos on social media, please give Kris photo credit! Resolutions All three resolutions were passed during National Council sessions. They are now available to be viewed by members at the link below. |
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JACL DC Chapter Keiro Kai - Save the Date |
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JACS Consortium Looking for an Executive Director! |
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The Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium (JACSC) is happy to announce the search for an Executive Director! The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administrative management of the organization. The Executive Director reports to the Chair and the Administrative Council and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission through a holistic approach to managing the organization’s administration and operations. The Executive Director is responsible for driving the strategic direction and implementing a high-quality vision. Other key duties include financial oversight, communications, and community outreach. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to the hiring committee at info@jacsc.org by 5:00pm PT on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. |
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Poston Preservation Society Announces 2023 Poston Pilgrimage |
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The Poston Community Alliance Pilgrimage will take place October 13-14. 2023 at the Blue
Water Casino and other nearby sites in Parker, Arizona. Pilgrimage capacity is limited to 250 attendees due to facility space. Early bird registration is $195 for adults and $100 for children up to 12 years old until August 31. After that the fee is $245 for adults and $145 for children. For registration information and updates, please visit the Poston Community Alliance Website at: https://www.postonpreservation.org. Registration will be on the Eventbrite website which will be at the Poston Preservation Website. |
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Help Find a Match for Mama Grannis! |
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From Kina Grannis: Hi! Kina, Emi, and Misa Grannis here. Thanks for coming to help save our mom’s life. Here’s the deal: If you know our family, you know that our mom is an incredibly magical human. If you don’t know our family, trust us when we tell you that she brings light to everything and everyone she touches. Right now, she needs your help. The short version: 1. Mama G has a bone marrow cancer called myelofibrosis. 2. She needs a blood stem cell donor* as soon as possible to save her life. 3. To see if you are her match, all you have to do is swab your cheeks with DKMS provided swabs. *Due to our mom’s specific condition, she needs a blood stem cell donor, not a bone marrow donor. It’s a different (and much simpler) donation process. Either way, all that’s required up front are cheek swabs. |
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