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Community JACL News Obituaries

JACL Mourns the Passing of John Yasumoto: A Visionary Leader in the JA Community

By JACL National John Yasumoto’s leadership in the JACL extends back more than 60 years. In 1958, Yasumoto was the…

P.C. EditorFebruary 23, 2018

National News

March 10 Program Recognizes Those Who Battled World War II ‘Fake News’

While President Trump may have popularized the term, “fake news,” the late Nisei journalist Jimmie Omura and the draft resisters…

P.C. EditorFebruary 23, 2018

JACL National News

FY2019 Budget Proposal Eliminates Funding for Japanese American History Preservation

President Donald Trump’s new budget proposal could mean the end to the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grants program. By National…

P.C. EditorFebruary 23, 2018

Community JACL News

JACL’s NY/SC Slates March 10 MDC Youth Summit

The National Youth/Student Council of the Japanese American Citizens League will be holding a youth summit in conjunction with the…

P.C. EditorFebruary 13, 2018

National News

Dr. Michio Kaku Set to Release ‘The Future of Humanity’

Michio Kaku No. 1 best-selling author Dr. Michio Kaku is set to release his latest book, “The Future of Humanity:…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

Community News Sports

Patrick Chun Selected to Lead Washington State Athletics

By Washington State Athletic Communications Patrick Chun PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has selected Patrick Chun…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

Community News

2018 Legacy Fund Grants Program Announcement

SAN FRANCISCO — The JACL Legacy Fund Grants Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

Community News

Manzanar Auto Tour Road to Close for Paving

Beginning Feb. 12, the 3.2-mile road will be closed through April. The Manzanar National Historic Site’s 3.2-mile auto tour road…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

National News

49th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Set for April 28

Pilgrimage participants are shown gathered around the Manzanar cemetery monument for the interfaith service during the 48th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018

JACL National News

National JACL National Board Convenes to Discuss Plans for 2018

July’s National Convention, set for Philadelphia, is among the numerous topics discussed at the organization’s San Francisco headquarters. By P.C…

P.C. EditorFebruary 9, 2018