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Weekly Digest
May 17, 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 Early Bird Registration Extended through May 31st! |
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JACL Members enjoy early bird pricing if you register NOW before May 31st! After this date, the price will increase by $50! 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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Convention Schedule at a Glance! |
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National Nikkei Reparations Coalition - Week of Action Starting May 21st |
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- Saturday, May 21st at 12pm PT/ 3 pm ET, the NNRC will be hosting the program "Strengthening Solidarity Through Taking Action." Join a conversation with Black reparations and Japanese American redress leaders, Kenniss Henry (N’COBRA), Dreisen Heath (HRW), Miya Iwataki (NCRR & NNRC) and Akemi Kochiyama (Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Fund), who will discuss the various chapters in the fight for Reparations, and Black and Japanese solidarity for Black Reparations today. Listen to music and insights of acclaimed jazz musicians/activists Jon Jang and James Newton as they speak to the role of music and culture in building Black and Asian solidarity. The program will close with a call to action to demand the Biden Administration establish a Federal Commission for the Study and Development of Reparations for African Americans by Juneteenth and how you can take part. Register here: http://bit.ly/StrengtheningSolidarity
- Monday, May 23rd, at 5pm PT/ 8pm ET we will host a workshop discussing the coalitions grounding principles of unity, the strategy of H.R. 40 coalition, and get us prepared for the May 25th day of action. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NNRCMayAction
- On Wednesday, May 25th - in five 1-hour sessions from 9:00a-5:00p EST, NNRC will host a “Day of Action” where participants will call and email the White House to demand #ReparationsNow! All communities are welcome and the 5/25 Day of Action has several Co-hosting organizations and networks, including members of the H.R. 40 Coalition, Democrats Abroad based in Germany, the Dems Abroad Global AAPI Caucus, Reparations 4 Slavery, and several JACL chapters, NNRC member organizations, and advocacy networks throughout the country. Decide what hour you can join - Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NNRCMayAction
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Tomorrow! 4th Annual National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate |
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Tomorrow, May 18, 2022, anti-bullying nonprofit Act To Change is rallying the nation in commemorating the fourth Annual National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate. National AAPI Day Against Bullying and Hate is part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) and marks the birthday of Vincent Chin. In 1982, Chin was falsely blamed for the layoffs in the auto industry, and brutally murdered in a hate crime. This year marks 40 years since this heinous act of hate, and we’re saddened to see history repeat itself in the form of COVID-19 fueled racism and bullying. Join the virtual event #UNITEDWEHEAL, and hear from AAPI leaders and influencers on how you can join the fight to end bullying. Click below to learn more. |
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JACL x ADL - A Panel on the Intersection Japanese and Jewish Identity |
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The Racism Virus - Now Available on NBC News Now |
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Summary: Asian Americans still facing an unprecedented level of hate since the pandemic. Join NBC News' Vicky Nguyen for a conversation on healing and solutions. She’s joined by actor Daniel Dae Kim, Basketball star Jeremy Lin, as well as Phil Yu also known as Angry Asian Man. |
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From USJC - Strengthening Mental Wellness through Cross-Cultural U.S.-Japan Insights |
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From USJC: Please join the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) as we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month with an exploration of key issues related to mental health in both the United States and Japan. Our speakers will offer distinct perspectives, allowing a conversation around the cross-cultural aspects of mental wellness. The speakers will also address mental health and the workforce in this era of COVID, and empowering youth with mental health challenges. This event is open to all. Please note that this event will be recorded and be made available on YouTube following the event. If you have any questions, please email usjc_mwag@usjapancouncil.org. |
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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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Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp |
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From our partners at Friends of Minidoka: Friends of Minidoka and North Shore Productions are excited to announce that Betrayed: Surviving an American Concentration Camp airs nationwide on public television for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month starting May 1, 2022. See air dates and locations here.
Betrayed is also available to stream for free on the PBS video app starting Monday, May 2.
Directed by Rory Banyard and narrated by Tamlyn Tomita, Betrayed tells the story of a group of American citizens and their mass incarceration by the U.S. government purely on the basis of race. In the compelling voices of survivors, the film explores the unconstitutional suspension of the civil rights of these Japanese Americans during WWII and the long-lasting impact of incarceration on their community. The film looks at the rise of Japanese American activism in defense of the rights of others, and the relevance of this story today, both in the targeting of groups based on their religion or ethnicity and the actions of the U.S. government at our southern border. Along with our film, we have launched companion Educational Films & Lesson Plans for middle and high school students focusing on four themes: Power of Words, Power of the Press, Patriotism and Protest, and Standing Up for Others. They are freely available and downloadable. |
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Art of Inclusive Communication Workshop with San Diego JACL |
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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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