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Weekly Digest
January 18, 2022 |
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JACL's physical offices remain officially closed. Staff continue to do the work of the organization remotely with some visits to the physical office. Please direct all phone calls to our Washington, D.C. Office at (202) 223-1240 and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. Otherwise, we will all be available via email. All staff emails can be found HERE. Stay safe everyone and we hope to see you all in person again soon. - JACL National Staff |
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JACL Calls for Immediate Action on Voting Rights |
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January 14, 2022 The House of Representatives has now passed a voting rights and election reform package that includes key legislation from both the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Amendment Act. These fundamental reforms affirm statements made previously this week by President Biden and Vice President Harris during a visit to Georgia to discuss voting rights. Key parts of this legislation will protect and ensure fair and open elections, including the use of a wide range of forms of identification for in-person voting, making Election Day a federal holiday, guaranteeing the right to mail-in vote, and requiring reasonable public notice for changes to voting policies. It additionally includes illumination around dark money, makes it harder for billionaires and special interest groups to buy elections, and much more. |
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What Does It Mean To Be An American? Educator Workshop |
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From our friends at What Does it Meant to be an American: We invite you to a free virtual workshop for educators next Saturday, January 22 at 10 am/PT/1pmET. During these challenging times, learn about the curriculum that can be used onsite or for remote learning. Whether you’re new to What Does It Mean To Be An American? or just looking to brush up on the basics, join our webinar for a live demo from the curriculum team as they share tips for teaching what it means to be an American and get your questions answered. |
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JACL Next Gen Speakers Program Interest Form Closes January 31st! |
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The JACL is looking to create a Next Gen Speakers Program for volunteers who can speak on a variety of subjects related to the Japanese American experience, history, and culture. We want these speakers to be able to engage with a wide audience to be able to learn about our community and history from someone who knows it well. Types of speaker engagements could include classroom lessons, Day of Remembrance celebrations, news interviews, research projects, and more! |
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2022 JACL Legacy Fund Grant Applications Now Open! |
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The JACL Legacy Fund Grants Awards Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2022 Legacy Fund grants. The LFG Co-Chairs, Roberta Barton, and Toshi Abe encourage JACL chapters and JACL District Councils to apply by the May 1, 2022 deadline. This year, the maximum grant award is $6,000. Legacy Fund grants are awarded for projects and activities that support the mission of JACL and the National JACL Strategic Plan. Instructions and application forms may be downloaded from the National JACL’s website at https://jacl.org/legacy-fund-grants/ The JACL Legacy Fund Program was created by the JACL National Council at the 1990 JACL National Convention in San Diego. Much of the original funds were donated by JACL members who gave portions of their redress awards to further the legacy of the JACL. Each year, a portion of the earnings from the Legacy Fund Endowment is earmarked for the program. For questions or additional information, please contact the co-chairs, Roberta Barton (rbarton4106@comcast.net) or Toshi Abe (tabe@jacl.org). Grant award recipients will be announced at the JACL National Convention in Las Vegas this August 2022. |
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Call for Day Of Remembrance Events! |
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As we're coming up on Day of Remembrance, JACL is once again asking all of our chapters and supporters to send us information on any events that you know of so that we can share it with the wider membership and Japanese American community! Please send any information you have on your DOR events, including date(s), times, any website/social links, and images/flyers you might have! We'll continually update the listing so if you currently only have some information and are still waiting on more, send us what you have and we can update the event page. We will be hosting the list on the JACL national website at jacl.org/day-of-remembrance Send any program information you have to mweisbly@jacl.org |
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2022 JACL NEH "Civil Liberties in Times of Crisis: The Japanese American Experience" Applications Now Open! |
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Check out NEH Programs from our partners below! |
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2022 Scholarship Programs! |
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San Diego JACL and National Conflict Resolution Center Bystander Challenge |
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JANM 30 Changemakers Under 30 Nominations |
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From our friends at JANM: For our 30th anniversary, we will recognize 30 young people that exemplify JANM’s mission and are making extraordinary contributions in the arts, business, culture, education, politics, sports, technology, and more. As we look to the future, we celebrate the connection between the next generation and our past honorees, whose achievements have strengthened the community.
Do you know someone worthy of recognition? The nomination process is open to the public. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2022.
More info: https://www.janm.org/events/special/30th-benefit/30-under-30 |
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Internship Opportunity with our Friends at AARP! |
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The AARP Research Department is looking for a graduate-level research intern. Students pursuing a Ph.D. in social sciences, communications, policy, or business as well as those looking to re-enter the workforce or change careers (including those who have previously graduated from college and are enrolled in a continuing education program) are encouraged to apply. The intern will receive pay and may work up to 40 hours per week. This internship will be remote while AARP is working remotely, however, once we return to the office, the intern will be expected to work in our DC headquarters office. |
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Minidoka WWII Honor Roll Replica Update Project 2022 |
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