Welcome to the Twin Cities Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). JACL is a national membership organization whose mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans victimized by injustice.
JACL derives its effectiveness through its strategically located regional offices, which serve the needs of the organization’s members and help maintain the well-being of all Americans.
In addition to its national headquarters in San Francisco, the JACL has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
The Pacific Citizen, publishing news and information for and about the Asian American community since 1929, is a production of the JACL Los Angeles office.
2023 – A Year In Review
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Posted @withregram • @jacl_national “JACL denounces the Trump administration’s continued attacks on immigrants in the United States, escalated this week with a new travel ban targeting non-European nations, withdrawal of Temporary Protected Status for Nepali immigrants, and the expanded immigration raids that have culminated in the unlawful deployment of the National Guard in California.” ![]()
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Posted @withregram • @mn_japan Join us for the Harukaze Concert 2025 'Solo, Songs and Duetsby Leyna Marika Papach![]()
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#japan #jasm #japanamericasocietyofminnesota #concert #viola #vocals #duets #songs #sundinmusichall #stpaul #leynamarikapapach![]()
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Posted @withregram • @paperlanternproject Start of Pride Month in community celebration at the premiere of our show Alternate Routes: A Celebration of Queer Southeast Asian Creativity and Curiosity on Saturday, June 7 from 6-8PM at @xiagalleryandcafe featuring drag and dance performances as well as some special surprises!![]()
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It’s been a tough time for our community and this has offered us a moment of reflection as we look at what 50 years of being in this country, and in the state of Minnesota, as Queer Southeast people. We also look at this moment as a portal to view new futures of abundance where we can be celebrated and live authentically and safely. ![]()
In this reflection, the words of Ocean Vuong have guided us, “Being queer saved my life. Often we see queerness as deprivation. But when I look at my life, I saw that queerness demanded an alternative innovation from me. I had to make alternative routes; it made me curious; it made me ask, ‘Is this enough for me?’ ”![]()
We think of the routes our families took as they worked to make this place home. We think of our divergent paths as we live authentically, celebrating our queerness. We think of the roots we placed down as we continue to define home. We use our queer imagination to envision new ways of being.![]()
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And we hope to carry this curiosity into the next 50 years as we continue to ask for more.![]()
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We can’t wait to see you next Saturday!![]()
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Posted @withregram • @mnhspress We are honored to announce the launch event for, "Enmity and Empathy" by Ka F. Wong. This book follows the experiences of Japanese Americans in Minnesota during World War II. Mark your calendars for May 31 and join us at Fort Snelling to hear from the author and guest speakers Sally Sudo and Karen Tanaka Lucas, whose interviews about their experiences are featured in the book. ![]()
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Please note that the start time of the event has been moved to 1:00 PM.
Posted @withregram • @jacl_national JACL shocked by the shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff on Wednesday night at the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington. ![]()
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ST. PAUL, Minn. -Today, Governor Tim Walz and Republican and Democratic legislative leaders unveiled their "agreement" on state budget targets. The deal they reached includes stripping MinnesotaCare coverage from adult undocumented immigrants a disgraceful betrayal that the House Legislative People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus vehemently condemns. ![]()
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The Minnesota House Legislative POCI Caucus released the following statement: ![]()
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"We demand our DFL leadership go back to the negotiation table. Making deals with the GOP 'prejudiced party' is not making deals for the people of Minnesota. Conceding and caving in to the Republicans' cruel agenda is cutting vital healthcare services from tens of thousands of our neighbors and deeming some lives more valuable and worth saving than others. This action means folks currently receiving life-saving care: cancer treatments, dialysis treatments, care for diabetes and other life-threatening chronic illness will be pushed out of life-saving care. Our undocumented immigrant neighbors are NOT our enemy, and they are NOT the source of our economic pains. This budget agreement isn't just flawed—it's a deliberate attack on our most vulnerable neighbors. The POCI Caucus stands firmly against this shameful abandonment of Minnesota's immigrant communities and refuses to accept such blatant discrimination disguised as fiscal responsibility. ![]()
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“If our leaders believe this is the best offer they can make—sending our immigrant neighbors to their deathbeds, then they are deeply mistaken about how hard we are willing to fight to protect them. ![]()
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“This is not “free healthcare,” as some have said: This population of Minnesotans pays more than $220 million in taxes per year, and they will pay premiums and copays, just like everyone else. The enrollment in this program is higher than expected, showing demand for healthcare access is greater than even anticipated – but the costs through the first four months are lower than forecasted. Insurance for undocumented residents is supported by hospitals, doctors, nurses, insurers, labor and faith groups. The only opponents are Republican elected officials, and the only reason to kick people off of is racialized politics and xenophobia. ![]()
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“We will not be voting in favor of the bill as it stands, we are committed to identifying pathways for productive negotiations that lead to a better solution. We are unwilling to bargain over the lives of our friends, loved ones, and beloved community members. We stand united in defending the historic legislation our communities have fought long and hard for. We will not stand idly by while the GOP seeks to wreak havoc and chaos by putting historically underserved communities on the chopping block because they see them as expendable. We'll continue to fight to ensure our communities' voices and stories are heard and reflected in legislative decisions as we work to establish a balanced budget that leaves no community behind."