Salt Lake City to Host the 2008 JACL Convention |
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The JACL Anti-Hate Program responds to incidents of defamation and hate crimes and promotes the values of tolerance and diversity in our schools, businesses and communities. |
The JACL provides educational materials to promote a better understanding about the history and contributions made by Japanese Americans, which reflect on the American value of creating an acceptance of diversity in our society. |
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The NY/SC is comprised of representatives from JACL's seven districts across the country. The NY/SC organizes programs to actively engage students in campus, community and civil rights issues. |
The JACL seeks to educate and train members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community so they may become effective leaders and contribute to the well-being of their respective communities and the public at-large. |
In The News
01.24.2008 – In a statement released today, National Director Floyd Mori announced the resignation of Vice President of Membership, Edwin T. Endow.
01.24.2008 – Letter sent to Spokane County Superior Court Judge Robert D. Austin in support of a motion for a new trial based upon allegations of racial bias against the plaintiffs attorney, Mark D. Kamitomo.
01.22.2008 – The JACL announced the selection of Naomi Lim as the first Daniel K. Inouye Fellow. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Ms. Lim will spend approximately seven months in the Washington, D.C. office of the JACL.
12.03.2007 – The National Youth/Student Council is now accepting bids to host the 2009 National Youth Conference. This is an opportunity for Chapters and Districts to recruit and encourage youth to get involved in organizing and planning an event hosted by their local Chapter and the NY/SC.
11.26.2007 – Applications now available for the JACL/OCA Washington, D.C. Leadership Conference. The annual 4-day conference provides an opportunity for thirty emerging leaders of the JACL and OCA to learn firsthand about current national public policy issues facing our communities. The 2008 conference will be held from February 29 through March 3, 2008.