| JACL Weekly Digest June 3, 2025 Check out our new Pilgrimage Events Section at the bottom of the Weekly Digest! |
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| | | 2025 JACL National Convention General Registration is Available Now! |
|  | Join us this Summer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from July 17th through 20th for an exciting convention as we celebrate local and national communities coming together with "Voices in Unity!" |
| | Announcing our 2025 Workshop Tracks! Stay tuned for more information! |
|  | 2025 Sayonara Gala Memorial Video The JACL Membership Department aims to share more member stories, including those who have passed. At the Sayonara Gala, we will play a short and sweet celebration of life video. Our goal is to give everyone attending the Gala a chance to recognize a loved one or dear friend in the spirit of Okage Same De (I am who I am thanks to you). Please also share any JACL/JA community leaders that you would like to feature. |
| | | JACL and 60+ Asian American Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting the Fight Against the Alien Enemies Act |
|  | | As we prepare to take this fight to the U.S. Supreme Court — we need support now more than ever. These legal efforts are urgent and unbudgeted. Donations dedicated to the new Alien Enemies Act Fund will directly support legal challenges, repeal efforts, education, advocacy, and costs to defend against retaliatory actions. You can learn more and donate to the AEA Fund HERE. |
| | Take Action Against the Alien Enemies Act! |
|  | President Trump has now invoked the Alien Enemies Act to target Venezuelan immigrants and already used it to arrest and deport hundreds of people without any due process, only specious accusations based on tattoos and social media posts, but not necessarily actual evidence of criminal activity. The Supreme Court infamously affirmed the right of the government to take actions to preserve the security of our nation in the cases of Hirabayashi, Korematsu, and Yasui, while also affirming the right to due process in the case of ex parte Endo. The Alien Enemies Act deprives people of that constitutional right to due process affirmed by the Supreme Court. Together, we can ensure that "Never Again" is more than a promise. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to oppose the President's use of the Alien Enemies Act and co-sponsor the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to repeal the Alien Enemies Act. |
| | | 2025-26 Mike Masaoka Fellowship Applications Open Now! |
|  | Priority Deadline: July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM HST.
Tentative Start Date: Early October 2025. Fellowship term for this cycle will be dependent on the office placement, with an additional month to support the JACL National Convention. |
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| | | | | Connecting Through Japanese Cuisine:
SUSHI & SAKE FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF EVENT |
|  | | | A Conference on Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration |
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| | | | 2025 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage - July 24th to 26th |
|  | Eighty years ago, the unjust incarceration of over 14,000 Japanese Americans at Heart Mountain finally came to an end. Yet, the lessons of this dark chapter in history are more relevant than ever. Join us at the 2025 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage as we honor the stories of incarceration, uplift the voices of incarcerees and their descendants, and fortify our community’s strength. This year’s Pilgrimage will be a powerful gathering, designed to inspire hope and resilience for future generations. Featured events include the premiere of Hello Maggie!, the stamping of the Ireichō, the debut of a compelling short film exploring cultural connections to Heart Mountain, multigenerational discussion groups, a transformative art healing workshop, and the ever-popular Sayonara Banquet. Come be part of this unforgettable experience—because remembering the past is the key to shaping a just future. |
| | | Crystal City Rising: Neighbors not Enemies - October 9-12th |
|  | The Crystal City Pilgrimage Committee has opened registration for the 2025 pilgrimage taking place October 9-12 in Texas. This year’s Pilgrimage theme is “Crystal City Rising - Neighbors Not Enemies.” In addition to learning about the unique history and stories of survivors of the Crystal City Concentration Camp, this year’s Pilgrimage will frame many of our programs through the lens of present-day attacks on immigrant communities. The event will include a visit to the site of the former prison camp in Crystal City, and a multi-day educational conference taking place in San Antonio. The registration fee costs $395.00 per person, which covers bus transportation from the hotel in San Antonio to Crystal City, pilgrimage-related meals, and other related pilgrimage costs. Registration can be completed using the online form at tinyurl.com/2025CCP. For questions about registration or assistance with the form, please email: info@crystalcitypilgrimage.org Conference programs will be held at the DoubleTree San Antonio Airport Hotel (611 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216), which has a special group rate of $119.00 per night plus taxes for both single and double rooms for the duration of the event. Pilgrimage attendees can book online at tinyurl.com/2025CCPhotel using the discount code “CCP.” Hotel bookings can also be made by calling 1-888-728-3031 under the group name “Crystal City Pilgrimage.” |
| | | 2025 Poston Pilgrimage - October 24th and 25th! |
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