| November 11, 2025 Note: JACL Offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day |
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| | Today is Veterans Day! Today, JACL honors all those who have served, from the Issei who fought despite being barred from citizenship during World War I to the countless Nisei men and women who served in WWII even though their families were incarcerated behind barbed wire, and to the many others who have served then and now. We thank all of them for their service. |
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| JACL Saddened by the Deaths of Former JACL National President, David Lin, and his wife, Jean Lin. “It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of past National President David Lin, a devoted Life Member of the Japanese American Citizens League for more than two decades,” said JACL National President Larry Oda in a statement released to Pacific Citizen. “Throughout his years of service, David exemplified the highest ideals of leadership, commitment and integrity. He served the organization in numerous capacities, including as vice president for Membership, Planning and Development, and as national president. Most recently, he continued his steadfast dedication as chair of the Investment Policy Committee.” “David’s passing is a tremendous loss to the JACL and to the broader community he served with such devotion. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. His legacy of leadership and service will be remembered with great respect and gratitude.” Photo: David Lin, left, receives JACL’s Sapphire Pin from Larry Oda at the 2024 JACL National Convention in Philadelphia. (Photo: Kris Ikejiri) |
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| Fall 2025 JACL National Board Meeting On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the JACL National Board will host its quarterly board meeting at the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. The address is 328 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. This meeting will include a Zoom option; however, it will be view ONLY. Attendees will NOT be able to participate, including asking questions. Details on joining the meeting and other information necessary will be sent out following registration, no later than 24 hours before the meeting's start time. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time (12:30 p.m. Eastern Time). |
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| Exclusive for JACL Members: Special Screening of "Loyal American" Available Until November 16 JACL is excited to bring our members a special screening of the short film "Loyal American" by the National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab and photographer and National Geographic Explorer Haruka Sakaguchi! Members should have received an email with the link and code earlier today! If you haven't, please contact our Membership Manager, Ariel Imamoto, at mbr@jacl.org. Or if you'd like to join, please click the link below join and email Ariel to let her know! |
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| 30th Anniversary Screening of "Picture Bride" hosted by The Repertory Screenings Forum and Greater Los Angeles JACL The Repertory Screenings Forum and Greater Los Angeles JACL are co-sponsoring a special one-time benefit screening of the award-winning 1995 movie “Picture Bride”. The screening will take place from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the 700-seat Gardena Cinema, located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. in Gardena, Calif. Built in 1946, the vintage Gardena Cinema is one of Los Angeles County’s last remaining independently owned, standalone movie houses. Tickets may be purchased online using the link below. A portion of the proceeds from the screening will benefit Pacific Citizen, the 96-year-old newspaper of the Japanese American Citizens League. |
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| Our Otoshidama campaign is returning, November 24th thru January 2nd! Give the gift of membership this holiday season. For more information, visit jacl.org/otoshidama. |
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| JACL Chapters News If any JACL Chapters would like to submit stories or events to the Weekly Digest, please send inquiries to Education Programs Manager, Matthew Weisbly at mweisbly @ jacl.org |
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| Salt Lake City JACL Oral History Project! We want to hear from you! Japanese Americans are not a monolith. We each have unique family histories and stories to share. Help us preserve the legacy of Japanese Americans in Utah and highlight the rich history and diversity of our community.
Please email Kelly Asao at kellyasao@gmail.com to participate in our oral history project! |
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| | November 13: San Diego JACL November Monthly Community Dialogue |
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November 15: Conversations for Action hosted by Berkeley JACL and Berkeley NSU |
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| | Available to Watch Online: JAVA and NJAMF Annual Veterans Day Program in Washington, D.C. |
|  | | Our Debt of Gratitude - Seeking Stories! |
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Tsuru for Solidarity is Hiring! Director of Operations and Community Organizer |
|  | Tsuru for Solidarity’s mission is to educate, advocate, and protest to close all detention sites; build solidarity with other communities of color that have experienced forced removal, detention, deportation, separation of families, and other forms of racial and state violence; coordinate intergenerational, cross-community healing circles addressing the trauma of our shared histories. Tsuru for Solidarity is a program of Community Initiatives. |
| | Kakehashi Project 10th Anniversary - Looking for Story Submissions - EXTENDED! |
|  | This year marks the 10th anniversary of the KAKEHASHI Project, which was launched in 2015. To celebrate this special milestone, we’re creating a commemorative booklet “My KAKEHASHI Story”— and we’d love for YOU to be part of it! You’re invited to share your KAKEHASHI story in the form of either:
• a short article (featured on one A4 page), or
• a short message (up to 100 words) Let’s celebrate this journey together — and inspire the next generation of international exchange participants! Note that outstanding stories may be recognized by JICE and selected for special interviews. We hope this opportunity could greatly enhance your career path! |
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