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Weekly Digest
May 9, 2023 |
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- 2023 JACL National Convention - Early Bird Registration for JACL Members Ends Monday, May 15th! Committee Documents are Available Now! |
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Join us for a sunny, lively, and invigorating 53rd JACL Convention, "Rooted in Community", in the heart of L.A.'s Little Tokyo! Our 2023 theme of “Rooted in Community” perfectly encompasses your cultural immersion into Little Tokyo's community organizations, museums, history, and, of course, food and shopping! We want to continue the momentum from last year's theme, "Strengthening our Community Through Action." |
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You can also scan the QR Code below to register! |
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CBL and Resolution Committee Documents can now be found on the convention webpage! Click below to visit the documents page! |
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NCWNP National Convention Youth Sponsorship Program |
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The NCWNP District Youth Board is excited to announce our NCWNP National Convention Youth Sponsorship Program (NNCYSP)! Those selected will receive free registration for the 2023 JACL National Convention in Little Tokyo, travel accommodations to Los Angeles, a 4-night hotel stay, and 1-year of JACL membership. The program is open to all youth residents (18-25) of the JACL NCWNP District. The NCWNP District Youth Board founded this pilot initiative after recognizing the need to increase youth engagement within the JACL. By removing the financial barriers to entering the organization, youth participants will have the opportunity to engage with members from across the United States at the JACL's largest annual event. Through support from the NCWNP District Council and funding from the JA Community Foundation, we hope that this program will leave a lasting impact on its participants and inspire them to remain engaged in the JACL. The application can be found at tinyurl.com/nncysp-23 and the deadline is Sunday, May 14 at 11:59 PM PST. More information and program requirements can be found in the application. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested. If you have any questions, email us at ncwnpyouthboard@jacl.org. |
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Department of Transportation Headquarters Building Renamed William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building |
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On May 9, the Department of Transportation Headquarters Building in Washington, DC was renamed after past Secretaries of Transportation William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta. Speakers at the event highlighted the bipartisan nature of both men and the adversity and blatant racism both faced in their lives. David Mineta offered remarks on behalf of the Mineta family. To view the ceremony, click the link below. |
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San Diego JACL Monthly Community Dialogues - Capt. Shawn Takeuchi |
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75th Annual Memorial Day Service in Washington, D.C. |
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JA Community Foundation 2023 Fall Grant Cycle begins June 1! |
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The next grant application period will begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023 To apply, you must submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through our online grant system by Monday, June 26, 2023 (5 pm, PST). If your LOI is approved, you will be invited to submit a full grant application between July 16 and August 7, 2023. Please review the grant requirements on our website before submitting your LOI as we cannot accept applications that do not meet our criteria. Please note that organizations with current open grants are not eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry. You have an open grant if your Final Report has not been approved by our Grant Committee. To find out more about this grant cycle and submit your LOI, please visit our website and check FAQ's. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@jagives.org. |
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Coming Together: Combating Hate in a Polarized Society and Screening of "The Race Epidemic" on May 12th |
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In recognition of AAPI and Jewish American Heritage month, the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation (APALF) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) are hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Race Epidemic. (www.theracedocumentary.org). After the screening, we are hosting a discussion with AAPI and Jewish American leaders to address the alarming rise of hate crimes against both communities. The event begins at 4pm PDT, with an hour-long screening of the film, closing with guest speakers and a discussion featuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Congressmember Judy Chu (virtual), Congressmember Mel Levine (ret.), and other speakers beginning at 5:30pm. |
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2023 Minoru Yasui Student Contest |
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The 2023 Minoru Yasui Student Contest theme is responsibility and asks students to express their community responsibilities through a visual art piece and artist statement. The contest has a Junior Division (5th-8th grade) offering a $500 grand prize and Senior Division (9th-12th grade) offering a $1,000 grand prize. Organized by the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, the Minoru Yasui Student Contest offers students the opportunity to explore societal topics in connection with the legacy of Minoru Yasui, the only Oregonian to have been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. To view the full details of the contest, visit the Minoru Yasui Student Contest webpage. Submissions must be completed and uploaded by 11:59pm PT on Sunday, May 14. |
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2023 JACL Legacy Fund Grant Applications Available Now! |
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Are you a chapter in good standing and thinking about furthering the mission and fulfilling the vision of the JACL? If so, apply for a 2023 Legacy Fund Grant today and use it as seed money to execute a multi-generational project or activity where your chapter (or district) can take a leadership role in local programming. To learn more please visit the JACL National Legacy Fund Grant page here or click down below. Applications are due by Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 11:59 pm Hawaiian Standard Time. The JACL National Council established the Legacy Fund 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 provides the funds to run the LFG program. |
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Research Study on Racial Encounters in the Asian American Community |
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Ventura County JACL - An Evening with June Kuramoto and Free Koto Workshop! |
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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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