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.
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Did you know that during WWII, the Military Intelligence Service Language School at Fort Snelling had a swing band called the "Eager Beavers"? Band members included James Araki (pictured front row, third from right), who helped popularize jazz in postwar Japan, and George Yoshida, author of Reminiscing in Swing Time: Japanese Americans and American Popular Music, 1925-1960. The band manager was Tak Shindo (pictured standing in the back row) who later became a musical advisor for Hollywood films and a recording artist in the exotica music genre.![]()
📷 : Peggy Doi from her father, MIS veteran, Bill Doi![]()
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Musicmakers: Bands Behind Barbed Wire is a free workshop for Humanities Teachers Grades 4-12 by the National Japanese American Historical Society and hosted by the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League. It will be in person at Historic Fort Snelling on Saturday November 2 from 9-4. ![]()
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There is a $175 stipend for participants. ![]()
Breakfast, lunch, and tour of the exhibit included. ![]()
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Register here: www.njahs.org/musicmakers/
From ESPN: Breaking: Natalie Nakase has been hired as the first head coach of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries, the team announced.![]()
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Nakase is the first Asian American woman to serve as head coach in the WNBA.![]()
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Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, was named winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Oct. 11.
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Musicmakers: Bands Behind Barbed Wire is a free workshop for Humanities Teachers Grades 4-12 by the National Japanese American Historical Society and hosted by the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League. It will be in person at Historic Fort Snelling on Saturday November 2 from 9-4. ![]()
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There is a $175 stipend for participants. ![]()
Breakfast, lunch, and tour of the exhibit included. ![]()
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Help spread the word!![]()
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Register here: www.njahs.org/musicmakers/
The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans wants to hear what issues most impact you and your community. This survey should take less than five minutes. Your response will help our Council and the Minnesota Legislature better understand the needs of Asian Pacific Minnesotans.![]()
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The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans wants to hear what issues most impact you and your community. This survey should take less than five minutes. Your response will help our Council and the Minne...
Posted @withregram • @jaswdc Become a Youth Ambassador at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan!🗾![]()
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The U.S. Department of State is seeking young Americans to serve as docents and guides at the USA Pavilion. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent your country, engage with millions of visitors, and gain valuable international experience.🌎![]()
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As a Youth Ambassador, you'll have the chance to:![]()
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- Represent the USA on a global stage.![]()
- Interact with people from all over the world.![]()
- Gain valuable leadership and communication skills.![]()
- Network with professionals in various fields.![]()
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To learn more and apply, visit the link in our bio. @jaswdc ![]()
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