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Weekly Digest
July 26, 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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2022 JACL National Convention Next Week! In-Person Registration Ends Tomorrow! |
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Join us in person or virtually for our 2022 National Convention! Registration closes July 27th, 2022 so be sure to register before then - we will NOT be having on-site registration this year! We also have Virtual Rates! For this year's special hybrid format, we have expanded access to allow our members to attend from all around the world! Tickets are limited. |
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Want to Volunteer for JACL National Convention? Are you looking for ways to engage with the 2022 JACL National Convention? If so, apply to be a volunteer! This year will be an in-person event from Wednesday, August 3rd, to Sunday, August 7th. We always appreciate volunteer support! Volunteers will be given full access to the Friday, August 5th breakout workshops, full access to the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, August 3rd, and a one-of-a-kind volunteer t-shirt. |
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Take the JACL Membership Survey! |
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We want to hear from you! The JACL Membership Department is conducting a survey to improve our membership program. Every response helps! After taking this brief survey, you will be entered in our giveaway for a chance to win one of 5 $100 Visa or similar gift cards. Click Here to start! |
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Tonight! Nikkei with Disabilities Webinar from Twin Cities JACL, Tsuru for Solidarity MN, and East Side Freedom Library |
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Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League, Tsuru for Solidarity MN & East Side Freedom Library Present... A History of Nikkei with Disabilities Join local scholar Selena Moon and a panel of disability activists and scholars to discuss the history of Nikkei with disabilities and the important role they played in the passage of the ADA! Virtual; Tuesday July 26th at 7PM CT |
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"Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition" Film Screening from Monterey JACL |
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"Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition," tells the story of the courage and compassion demonstrated by Monterey residents as Japanese Americans return to their hometown after being released from incarceration in the World War II Internment Camps. This documentary shares how the Monterey Peninsula was the only community that publicly welcomed their Japanese neighbors back from the incarceration camps. It is not only an important part of the history of the Japanese of the Monterey Peninsula but a story that stands as a lesson for all Americans interested in preserving our democratic way of life.
This documentary film takes us back to a time in United States history that many would choose to forget and is yet so relevant today. Through use of animated historical photos, archival footage, and interviews, the film creates a tapestry of memories, sights, and sounds that transport the viewer to 1940s Monterey. California. |
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Donate to the Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple for New Drums and Repairs! |
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The Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Temple has been a cornerstone of the community for 75 years. On Friday, Jul 8, an electrical fire broke out in the basement and the building sustained great smoke and water damage. Additionally, our friends Sangha Taiko, who have been one of the few great sources of Japanese culture and music across Idaho and Oregon for many years, have lost most of their equipment and supplies that were stored in the temple. They are asking for funds to replace the equipment. |
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Fundraiser for Shofuso in Philadelphia After Being Vandalized |
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From Japan Society of Greater Philadelphia We are deeply saddened by the recent act of vandalism that occurred at Shofuso on the evening of Wednesday June 15, 2022 that resulted in damages to the Hiroshi Senju murals and house exterior. Although the total figure of damages is still unknown to us pending a formal quote from the artist’s conservation team, we anticipate the total repairs to cost tens of thousands of dollars. Shofuso was given as a gift by Japan to the people of the United States less than eight years after the end of hostilities in World War II. The structure was designed and built in Japan, disassembled, and shipped in its entirety to the US, where it was lovingly reassembled here by hand. The house and garden are internationally renowned, and one of the strongest enduring symbols of friendship between US-Japan. We as a city have the obligation to collectively ensure that it remains safe for future generations to admire. |
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Our friends at Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages have made a list of upcoming pilgrimages for the Summer of 2022 including the 53rd Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, the 2022 In-Person Amache Pilgrimage, 2022 Virtual Tule Lake Pilgrimage, and the 2022 In-Person Heart Mountain Pilgrimage! Click the link below to find out more! |
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JACL Organizational Sign Ons |
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New Partnership with ADL! |
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From our friends at ADL: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), the nation’s leading organization fighting antisemitism, and the Japanese American Citizens League, the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the U.S., have launched a new partnership exploring the intersection of antisemitism and hatred against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. As part of the effort, the organizations will be offering a series of programs designed to increase awareness of prejudice and discrimination affecting both communities. During the COVID pandemic, hate crimes and incidents against both communities reached historic levels. ADL reported an all-time record for antisemitic incidents in 2021, as did the AAPI community. |
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Announcing the 2022 Japanese American of the Biennium Awardees! |
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| The JACL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Japanese American of the Biennium Award. Sam Mihara will be recognized with the award in the area of Education and the Humanities, while Dianne Fukami will be recognized for her contributions in the field of Arts, Literature, and Communication. Mr. Mihara and Ms. Fukami will be recognized at the Sayonara Banquet to close JACL’s annual convention in Las Vegas on the evening of August 6. | | |
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Become a JACL Millennium Club Member Today! |
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As a Millennium Club member, you significantly and directly help JACL make an impact on civil rights and the community. Join us as one of the 12 members to make an even 50 (or more) Millennium Club members! Visit jacl.org/millennium-club to learn more. |
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JACL is hiring for a new position in the San Francisco National Headquarters Office! Director of Finance/CFO - Regular - 32 hours/week
- Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/work from home schedule available)
- The Director of Finance/CFO is responsible for the financial health of the organization with an annual budget of $2 million and growing. JACL has a diverse source of revenues from membership dues, charitable contributions, corporate sponsorships and partners, annual convention, grants, and a newspaper with advertising revenue.
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