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SUMMARY:Funny Asian Women Kollective- The FAWK Super Show…AGAIN!
DESCRIPTION:The Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK)\, is a comedy group that uses comedy to combat the invisibility and dehumanization of Asian women. For the first time since 2019\, FAWK will be performing a live comedy show indoors FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. The lineup includes Naomi Ko\, May Lee-Yang\, Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay\, Tsuab Yang\, Patti Kameya\, Houa Moua\, and Jamie Schumacher with special guest star Robin Tran. The show will include stand-up\, sketches\, and videos that center Asian women’s stories. \nWhat: The FAWK Super Show…AGAIN! \nWhen: Saturday\, April 16 at 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM \nWhere: The Ordway Center for Performing Arts\, 345 Washington Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55102
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/funny-asian-women-kollective-the-fawk-super-showagain/
LOCATION:The Ordway Center for Performing Arts\, 345 Washington Street\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="FAWK":MAILTO:fawkollaborative@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:Minnesota History Center & TC JACL -Righting A Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota History Center Presents “Righting A Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II” \nApril 23 – July 3\, 2022 \nEXHIBIT OPENING PROGRAM\nFILM SCREENING AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS\nSaturday\, April 23\, 2022\, 11 am – 3pm\nMinnesota History Center\, 3M Auditorium \nExhibit viewing for Minnesota Historical Society Members is free. Non-members will need to purchase museum admission to view exhibit. \nEighty years ago\, Executive Order 9066 paved the way to the violation of constitutional rights that resulted in the forced incarceration of 120\,000 Japanese Americans. The film And Then They Came for Us  features Japanese American activists such as actor George Takei and other incarcerees who bring history into the present to ensure that mistakes of the past are not repeated. \nA limited number of complimentary parking passes will be provided by TCJACL to our membership as supply lasts. To request parking\, email Carolyn Nayematsu at nayem001@umn.edu \n“Righting a Wrong:  Japanese Americans and World War II” \nThis new traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History includes engaging personal stories\, documents\, photographs\, and interactives. Embracing themes that are as relevant today as they were years ago\, the exhibition takes a deep look at immigration\, prejudice\, civil rights\, heroism\, and what it means to be an American.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/minnesota-history-center-tc-jacl-righting-a-wrong-japanese-americans-and-world-war-ii-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
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SUMMARY:JASM- ”Tattoo History" with Emi Nijiya (Online)
DESCRIPTION:JASM is very excited to announce a webinar: \n“Tattoo History” by Tattoo artist\, Emi Nijiya on Thursday\, April 28\, 2022 at 6 p.m. \nTattoo History: A talk about the connections between Japanese and Western tattooing and the growth to today’s tattoo industry \nHow did tattooing originate in Japan and how did it become popular in the United States? We will look at the history behind Japanese tattoos and tools\, compared to what the industry uses today. Tattoos are still considered taboo by many but have become more mainstream over the years. This talk will give you a brief look at how Japanese and Western tattooing are intertwined and have influenced each other and have grown to the flourishing industry of today. \nEmi (they/them) is a half-Japanese and transgender tattoo artist who owns Jackalope Tattoo in Minneapolis\, MN. Their shop\, founded in 2013\, employs 11 female\, trans\, or queer-identifying tattoo artists with various specialties. Emi has been tattooing for 11 years and specializes in black and grey portraiture\, realism\, gender affirming tattoos\, 3D nipple tattooing (sometimes requested following breast reconstruction) and scar coverup tattoos. Over the years they have worked hard to create a tattoo shop that is a safe space for BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+ people\, women\, and folks from all walks of life. \n$8: Non-Member \n$0: JASM Members \nFee is not refundable but is transferable. Please become a member to support JASM.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tattoo-history-with-emi-nijiya-online/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="JASM":MAILTO:jasm@mn-japan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:King County Law Library- Remembering Japanese Incarceration and the Lies of Executive Order 9066
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Jon Osaki’s documentary\, “Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066” takes an in-depth look at the legal rationale and evidence that undergirded the issuance of Executive Order 9066\, which led to the wartime incarceration of almost 120\,000 persons of Japanese ancestry\, and Korematsu v. United States (1944)\, the subsequent U.S. Supreme Court Case which upheld its constitutionality. Using historical footage\, documents\, and interviews\, Alternative Facts covers the forces and players that brought E.O. 9066 into being\, the work of researchers who uncovered evidence unmasking the manipulated record submitted to the Supreme Court in Korematsu\, and the work of the attorneys pursuing coram nobis cases to vacate the convictions of Fred Korematsu\, Gordon Hirabayashi\, and Minoru Yasui. \nAfter a screening of Alternative Facts\, Serin Ngai\, of Sound Family Solutions\, PLLC\, will lead a panel discussion with filmmaker Jon Osaki\, King County Superior Court Presiding Judge Patrick Oishi\, and Lori Bannai\, Professor Emeritus\, Seattle University School of Law\, and Director Emeritus of the law school’s Korematsu Center. Professor Bannai was also an attorney on the legal team that won vacation of Mr. Korematsu’s wartime conviction. The panel will discuss the role of attorneys and the judiciary in Korematsu case\, how these issues continue to impact the current legal and political climate\, and how lawyers and judges can respond. \nCost: FREE!
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/king-county-law-library-remembering-japanese-incarceration-and-the-lies-of-executive-order-9066/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:Saint Paul Civic Symphony- May 8 2022: Music of Home & Hope (Annual Mother’s Day Concert)
DESCRIPTION:Heitzeg: Green Hope after Black Rain\nGrieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor\, Op. 16\nDvorak: Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) \n\n\n\nFeaturing the world premiere of Saint Paul composer Steve Heitzeg’s Green Hope after Black Rain (SPCS’s 75th anniversary commission)\, with Grieg’s Piano Concerto\, performed by Jacob Taggart\, and Dvorak’s New World Symphony. \nPianist Jacob Taggart will be the featured soloist at the Saint Paul Civic Symphony’s Annual Mother’s Day Concert at 1 p.m. Sunday\, May 8\, at the Landmark Center. \nJust 15 years old\, the 11th-grader at Saint Agnes School in Saint Paul has already gained acclaim in the world of classical music\, having traveled internationally\, including to Spain\, Italy and Russia\, for competitions. \nHe has twice been featured on National Public Radio’s “From the Top\,” America’s largest national platform celebrating young\, classically trained musicians\, and remains one of the youngest grand-prize winners of the preteen and teen divisions of the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Competition. \nHe has also opened for the rock band Goo Goo Dolls and was featured at Paisley Park and at Orchestra Hall with Grammy-nominated singer Sheila E.\, Prince’s former drummer. \nJacob also performs with sister Emma as the Taggart Squared duo\, including six concerts performing Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” with the Minnesota Orchestra. \nJacob studied with Reid Smith from age 4 until Smith’s passing in 2021. He now studies with Paul Wirth at the Wirth Center for the Performing Arts. \nJacob will be performing Edvard Grieg’s only piano concerto with the Saint Paul Civic Symphony.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/saint-paul-civic-symphony-may-8-2022-music-of-home-hope-annual-mothers-day-concert/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 W 5th St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Paul Civic Symphony":MAILTO:info@spcsmusic.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:Minnesota History Center & TC JACL - Echoes of History: The Japanese American Imprisonment Resounds Today
DESCRIPTION:Join Dale Minami for a recounting of how a fraud on the United States Supreme Court resulted in the upholding of the conviction of Fred Korematsu and the incarceration program of Japanese Americans during World War II. Forty years later\, a group of young attorneys were able to overturn the conviction but history is repeating itself today. \nDale Minami is an attorney at Minami and Tamaki in San Francisco. He graduated from law school at UC Berkeley (1971). He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Northern California for 18 straight years. Minami has litigated significant civil rights cases for Asian Pacific Americans including overturning Fred Korematsu’s landmark 40 year-old conviction. He co-founded the country’s first APA public interest law firm (Asian Law Caucus) and the first Asian American Bar Association in the country. Minami received the American Bar Association’s highest award\, the ABA Medal\, and the ABA’s Thurgood Marshall and Spirit of Excellence Awards. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Twin Cities Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/minnesota-history-center-tc-jacl-echoes-of-history-the-japanese-american-imprisonment-resounds-today/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T200000
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SUMMARY:San Diego JACL- The ART of Inclusive Communication (Part A)
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Chapter of JACL is hosting a free\, virtual dialogue–focused workshop on inclusive communication provided by the National Conflict Resolution Center.  \nPart A is May 25 from 6–8 p.m. Part Bis on June 1 from 6–8 p.m. Both are on Zoom Online Workshop. \nThe interactive workshop involves small group discussion\, facilitated dialogue\, and self–reflective activities. Participants will look at their own personal and cultural identities and then how their identities are related todifferent styles of communication\, especially through intercultural awareness. \nContact JACL at sandiegojacl@gmail.com or Dania Brett at dbrett@ncrconline.com for more information.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/san-diego-jacl-the-art-of-inclusive-communication-part-a/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Chapter of JACL":MAILTO:sandiegojacl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220523T200901Z
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SUMMARY:AMAJ- Concert: NO-NO BOY with Alicia Thao
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS SHOW\nNo-No Boy is the musical project of Vietnamese American singer and scholar Julian Saporiti. On his Smithsonian Folkways debut 1975\, named after the year Saigon fell\, Saporiti investigates his own family heritage as well as life in WWII Japanese internment camps\, immigrant detention centers and refugee camps in 2020\, and other stories of immigration that illustrate the complexities of becoming American. His songs are the epitome of folk storytelling in the modern era\, as he interweaves histories with field recordings from the sites of collective trauma and fragments of Asian American musical tradition\, from jazz to rock\, to choral music). With his plaintive\, direct voice\, No-No Boy will take us on a deeply human journey through the Asian American experience in the US. \nAlicia Thao\, one of the Cedar Commissions Artists featured here in February 2022\, opens this special night.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/amaj-concert-no-no-boy-with-alicia-thao/
LOCATION:The Cedar Cultural Center\, 416 Cedar Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:San Diego JACL- The ART of Inclusive Communication (Part B)
DESCRIPTION:The San Diego Chapter of JACL is hosting a free\, virtual dialogue–focused workshop on inclusive communication provided by the National Conflict Resolution Center.  \nPart A is May 25 from 6–8 p.m. Part Bis on June 1 from 6–8 p.m. Both are on Zoom Online Workshop. \nThe interactive workshop involves small group discussion\, facilitated dialogue\, and self–reflective activities. Participants will look at their own personal and cultural identities and then how their identities are related todifferent styles of communication\, especially through intercultural awareness. \nContact JACL at sandiegojacl@gmail.com or Dania Brett at dbrett@ncrconline.com for more information.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/san-diego-jacl-the-art-of-inclusive-communication-part-b/
LOCATION:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Chapter of JACL":MAILTO:sandiegojacl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220523T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T190306Z
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SUMMARY:TC JACL- Manzanar Diverted Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota History Center from 2-4PM for a screening and discussion of “Manzanar Diverted\,” a documentary in which intergenerational women from Native American\, Japanese American and rancher communities form an unexpected alliance to defend their land and water.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tc-jacl-manzanar-diverted-film-screening/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T200803Z
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SUMMARY:TC JACL- A History of Mixed Race Nikkei
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event in partnership with the East Side Freedom Library as we hear from local scholar Selena Moon and invited panelists on the history of mixed race Japanese Americans. Time TBD\, stay tuned!
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tc-jacl-a-history-of-mixed-race-nikkei/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220620
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:JACL Detroit- Vincent Chin 40th Remembrance and Rededication
DESCRIPTION:In June 1982\, a Chinese American man by the name of Vincent Chin was targeted and brutally attacked in Highland Park\, Michigan. Witnesses reported hearing his attackers shout\, “It’s because of you we’re out of work!”–a reference to the economic downturn in the 1970s and 80s that hit the Motor City hard\, coupled with competition from up-and-coming Japanese auto manufacturers. He died several days later. This led to the formation of American Citizens for Justice\, a pan-ethnic organization committed to seeking justice for Vincent Chin\, and to fighting racial violence broadly writ. Vincent Chin’s killing is a major flashpoint in the history of Asian America\, particular for those of us living in the Midwest. It hits close to home\, and also reminds us that an attack on one is an attack on all; and no one is safe until we all are safe. Ever since the 1908s\, the Detroit Chapter has had a long-standing relationship with ACJ\, and many overlapping members. For the 40-year anniversary of Chin’s death\, ACJ and other organizations are putting together a massive program of remembrance and rededication through art\, education\, and community dialogue. This is history in memoriam and history in the making. For more information\, visit https://www.vincentchin.org.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/jacl-detroit-vincent-chin-40th-remembrance-and-rededication/
LOCATION:Detroit\, MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="JACL Detroit Chapter":MAILTO:mikake@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220618T143000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:TC JACL- Minnesota Connections: The WWII Military Intelligence Service Language School and the Building of a Japanese American Community
DESCRIPTION:In 1942\, the Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS) was moved to Minnesota. The school trained soldiers as Japanese linguists to support the US military in World War II. A unique institution\, it became point of pride for Japanese Americans who faced discrimination before and in wartime and had a strong impact on the war’s outcome. Additionally\, the MISLS contributed to the building of the Japanese American community that thrives in Minnesota today. \nDue to the classified nature of their work\, many of these stories are only now being told thanks to the descendants of these brave Minnesotans. \nJoin Kimmy Tanaka\, Program Supervisor at Historic Fort Snelling at Bdote\, for an in-person panel discussion with Matt Abe (Toshio William “Bill” Abe)\, Peggy Doi (Saburo Bill Doi)\, and Karen Tanaka Lucas (Walter Tanaka) – descendants of some of the graduates of the MISLS. What was it like for their parents during World War II? What was it like at the MISLS? Why did they choose Minnesota? \nAttend this program in-person at the Minnesota History Center. Included with the price of admission. \nSupport for this program has been provided by the Marney and Conley Brooks Fund.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tc-jacl-minnesota-connections-the-wwii-military-intelligence-service-language-school-and-the-building-of-a-japanese-american-community/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220523T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T130257Z
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SUMMARY:TC JACL- Nikkei with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another virtual event in partnership with the East Side Freedom Library as we hear from local scholar Selena Moon and invited panelists about the experience of disabled Japanese Americans during WW2 incarceration and their fight for Redress\, disability\, and civil rights.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tc-jacl-nikkei-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220809
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220726T222435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T222435Z
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SUMMARY:National JACL- 2022 JACL National Convention
DESCRIPTION:“Strengthening Our Community Through Action”\nHybrid in Las Vegas and Online – August 3rd through 7th\, 2022
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/national-jacl-2022-jacl-national-convention/
LOCATION:Las Vegas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220726T222929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T222929Z
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SUMMARY:Oyate Hotanin- Flower Power
DESCRIPTION:On August 6th\, you can find us at Mounds Park in St. Paul for Flower Power hosted by Oyate Hotanin. The event will feature several artistic expressions for peace\, including folding origami cranes in remembrance of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima\, 77 years ago on the same date. Volunteers welcome!
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/oyate-hotanin-flower-power/
LOCATION:Mounds Park\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220726T223502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T223502Z
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SUMMARY:TCJACL- Obon Festival
DESCRIPTION:On August 21st\, you can find us at Como Park for the first Obon Festival since the start of the pandemic! We’ll be looking for volunteers! \nNEW in 2022 we will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS.  Click HERE to purchase your tickets today! We will not be able to take cash at the gate for admission. If you arrive without your advanced ticket\, we will have QR codes at the gate for you to scan with your phone that will lead you through the ticketing purchase process. You will need a credit card for this process.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tcjacl-obon-festival/
LOCATION:Como Park\, 1225 Estabrook Dr\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:CAAL (Coalition of Asian American Leaders)- Conference
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!\nSaturday September 17\, 2022\nCAAL’s 2022 Leadership Summit: Creating Community Constellations will convene Asian Minnesotans across sectors\, generations\, regions and communities to connect\, learn and act together. Leaders from around the state will have opportunities to meet other Asian Minnesotans\, learn new skills\, gain knowledge about key issues impacting the community\, and kick off civic engagement efforts ahead of the November 2022 elections. In the face of invisibility\, erasure and violence\, we will come together as a community to share space\, deepen relationships and grow our collective power for a future where we can all thrive.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/caal-coalition-of-asian-american-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota\, Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, 301 19th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="CAAL":MAILTO:info@caalmn.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20220728T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T035517Z
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SUMMARY:TCJACL- Twin Cities JACL 75th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \n  \nPlease mark your calendars and join us at the Twin Cities JACL 75th Anniversary Celebration \nSaturday\, October 8\, 2022 at the Historic Fort Snelling new Visitor Center \n\n2:00 pm Frank Abe\, noted author of the graphic novel\, We Hereby Refuse\, will give a presentation\, “Resistance to the Japanese American Incarceration in WWII.”\n\nFree and open to the public\n\n\n4:00 pm 75th Anniversary Celebration check-in begins.\n\nNewly Renovated Visitor Center exhibit areas open for exploring\n\n\n4:30 pm Boutique Sale begins – proceeds to benefit the Social Justice Committee\n\nBook signing by Frank Abe\n\n\n5:30 pm Bento Box dinner\n6:00 pm Program – includes:\n\nGuest appearance by Frank Abe\nAcknowledgments of past presidents and other special guests\nPreview of the play\, Fire in the New World\, the third installment of Rick Shiomi’s hit noir-style detective comedies featuring Sam Shikaze\n\n\n\nCost: Free for Nisei TCJACL members\, $15 per person for TCJACL members\, and $20 for non-members. \nBento Boxes: Choose between Saba Shioyaki (grilled mackerel)\, Chicken Teriyaki\, or Vegetarian \nRSVP by: Thursday\, September 15  (Early deadline requested by restaurant J K’s Table to ensure that they have ordered enough food.) \n  \nFrank Abe is co-author of the new graphic novel on Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration\, We Hereby Refuse (Chin Music Press: A Wing Lake Museum book). He won an American Book Award for John Okada: The Life & Rediscovered Work [Okada is the author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press)]\, and made the award-winning PBS documentary\, Conscience and the Constitution\, on the largest organized camp resistance. Frank is currently co-editing an anthology for penguin Classics on The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tcjacl-twin-cities-jacl-75th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Historic Fort Snelling\, 200 Tower Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:TCJACL & Minnesota Humanities Center- Armed With Language: Film Talk
DESCRIPTION:In the height of WWII\, Historic Ft. Snelling was home to a little-known Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS). Thousands of Nisei men and women (second generation Japanese Americans) were trained as linguists and translators and played a crucial role in helping the U.S. to end the war. They served in the U.S. military despite the fact that tens of thousands of Americans of Japanese descent were being imprisoned in concentration camps for the supposed security risk they posed to the country. \nTheir story is shared in the 2021 TPT documentary\, Armed With Language. Join producer Katie O’Rourke as she engages the film’s writer David Mura\, and Karen Tanaka Lucas who is featured in the film\, in a reflective conversation\, a year on from its debut. Along with viewing some of the film footage\, Katie\, David and Karen will explore why this history has remained so hidden from public knowledge\, their personal stories and connections with MISLS\, and the complicated histories that intertwine at the site of Historic Ft. Snelling. The conversation will end with a Q&A session with audience members. \nHosted by Historic Ft. Snelling\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, TPT Twin Cities\, and the Twin Cities Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). This is a free event. \nRegistration\nDoors of the Plank Museum and Visitors Center at Historic Fort Snelling will open at 5:15 p.m.; the event will begin at 6:00 p.m.in the Event Space on the second floor; audience members are invited to bring their curiosity and questions to share with the speakers. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/tcjacl-minnesota-humanities-center-armed-with-language-film-talk/
LOCATION:Historic Fort Snelling\, 200 Tower Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230207T213722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T213722Z
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities JACL Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Twin Cities JACL Day of Remembrance:\n81 Years Since Executive Order 9066\nIn person on or on Zoom\n\n\n\n\nEighty-one years ago\, on February 19\, 1942\, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066\, which led to the incarceration of more than 120\,000 Japanese Americans. Women\, men\, and children were imprisoned without trial as “enemy aliens\,” even though most were U.S. citizens. \nForty years later\, congress would condemn these events as a “grave injustice” caused by “race prejudice\, war hysteria\, and a failure of political leadership.” Since those causes are still present in 2023 America\, we observe a day of remembrance so that what happened then is never allowed to happen again. \nThis year\, we will hear from New York Times best-selling author Bruce Henderson about his new book\, Bridge to the Sun\, on the thousands of Nisei who were trained in the Military Intelligence Service Language School in Minnesota as interpreters and interrogators whose actions shortened the war by two years. Afterward\, we will have a multigenerational and multiethnic discussion on the significance of the Japanese American incarceration experience today. \n3:00 – 3:10 Welcome and Introductions\n3:10 – 3:40 Presentation by Bruce Henderson\n3:40 – 3:50 Q & A with Bruce Henderson\n3:50 – 5:00 Panel Discussion with Audience Q & A
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/twin-cities-jacl-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:MN
ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230404T135240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T135240Z
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SUMMARY:JSA (Japan Student Association) Mental Health Awareness Banquet
DESCRIPTION:In Japan\, the blossoming of Cherry Blossoms represents renewal and happiness. We wanted to incorporate this beautiful symbolism into our event to celebrate each and every one of you. Mental health is a topic that is hard to talk about in many communities. Our goal is to create a safe space for everyone to share their experiences and feel supported. \nWe are honored to have two special speakers at the event\, including the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and a University of Minnesota Professor from our Japanese Department. NAMI is a renowned organization that provides resources and support. Our event will also feature performances from TaikoArts\, UMNTraditionalKaratedo\, and Sentimental Sounds! \nWe are thrilled to host this event and look forward to welcoming you all. Catering will be provided by D’Amico & Sons. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to come together and support one another.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/jsa-japan-student-association-mental-health-awareness-banquet/
LOCATION:Weisman Art Museum\, 333 E River Road\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="JSA (Japan Student Association)":MAILTO:jsauofmn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230404T132753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T132753Z
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SUMMARY:Asian Americans in Office: A Discussion with Midwest Elected Officials
DESCRIPTION:Join the JACL Midwest District Council (MDC) Youth Summit for a hybrid event hosted on Zoom and in Chicago\, IL. The event will be a hybrid panel with four distinguished Asian American elected officials making change in their respective communities! \nPanelists\n\nSenator Stephanie Chang\, Michigan Senate\nCommissioner Josina Morita\, Cook County\, Illinois\nRepresentative Samantha Sencer-Mura\, Minnesota House Representative\nGene Wu\, Texas House\n\nAfter the panel will be a mixer event to debrief\, discuss\, and connect with youth from across the Midwest. \nParticipants do NOT have to be a JACL member in order to attend and anyone of any age is welcome to join us! The event will be fully hybrid but limited travel support is available for those interested in attending in Chicago. \nContact Ayako (mdcyouth@jacl.org) with any questions!\nPlease RSVP at bit.ly/MDCCHI.
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/asian-americans-in-office-a-discussion-with-midwest-elected-officials/
LOCATION:JASC (Japanese American Service Committee)\, 4427 N. Clark Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="JACL Detroit Chapter":MAILTO:mikake@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230806T143000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230802T182947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T183534Z
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SUMMARY:Twin Cities JACL Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Last minute registration is welcomed! \nGet ready to kick off your summer in style because we’ve got a super fun event coming your way! Picture this: a day jam-packed with taiko drumming\, mesmerizing Japanese dance performances\, exciting games\, and mouth watering potluck food.  \nDust off your secret family recipes and bring a dish for your family and a bit more for others that’ll make everyone’s hearts (and stomachs) sing with joy. Limited beverages will be provided. The Nakasone family will dish out their famous BBQ! \nMark your calendars because the fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes on until 2:30 p.m. So gather your friends\, family\, neighbors\, and that long-lost cousin you haven’t seen in ages\, and let’s make unforgettable memories together! \nThis spectacular event is absolutely FREE! We believe in building a strong community\, fostering new connections\, and simply having a season to remember! \nPlease RSVP!
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/twin-cities-jacl-picnic/
LOCATION:Rosland Park Shelter\, 4300 West 66th Street\, Edina\, MN\, 55435\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230802T171654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T175117Z
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SUMMARY:Appreciation vs Appropriation Series: Discussion #1 with Yuki Kokubo
DESCRIPTION:Appreciation vs Appropriation is a continuous conversation on cultural ownership that attempts to explore this complex topic in a nuanced way. This conversation will be structured as a series of one-on-one interviews with artists\, subject matter experts\, and community members speaking from their own perspectives rather than attempting to speak for entire communities or cultures. We do not expect all messaging to be consistent\, nor do we expect a consensus to be reached on where the line falls between appropriation and appreciation. Rather\, we hope to spark further conversations on the topic. \nAll conversations will be streamed live\, and recordings will be made available when interviewees grant their permission for us to do so. \nWe will primarily be focusing on appropriation of Japanese culture and interviewing Nikkei or Japanese individuals\, but we are hopeful to expand the conversation further with the right partners. If you represent a cultural organization that is interested in collaborating with us\, please reach out to advocacy@tcjacl.org or yuki@madebyyuki.com. \nSaturday\, August 12th at 7pm US Central Time \nYuki Kokubo (she/her)\n小久保由紀 \nYuki Kokubo is the creator behind Made by Yuki\, a clothing line that utilizes Kimonos and other vintage Japanese textiles. By focusing on the history and craftsmanship of traditional textiles\, Yuki creates opportunities for everyone to appreciate Japanese culture without overstepping the boundaries of appropriation. \n\nMade by Yuki\n\n@made.by.yuki
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/appreciation-vs-appropriation-series-discussion-1-with-yuki-kokubo/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:TC JACL Hosted
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL Social Justice Committee":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
CREATED:20230802T175517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T175517Z
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SUMMARY:Appreciation vs Appropriation Series: Discussion #2 with Emi Ito
DESCRIPTION:Appreciation vs Appropriation is a continuous conversation on cultural ownership that attempts to explore this complex topic in a nuanced way. This conversation will be structured as a series of one-on-one interviews with artists\, subject matter experts\, and community members speaking from their own perspectives rather than attempting to speak for entire communities or cultures. We do not expect all messaging to be consistent\, nor do we expect a consensus to be reached on where the line falls between appropriation and appreciation. Rather\, we hope to spark further conversations on the topic. \nAll conversations will be streamed live\, and recordings will be made available when interviewees grant their permission for us to do so. \nWe will primarily be focusing on appropriation of Japanese culture and interviewing Nikkei or Japanese individuals\, but we are hopeful to expand the conversation further with the right partners. If you represent a cultural organization that is interested in collaborating with us\, please reach out to advocacy@tcjacl.org or yuki@madebyyuki.com. \nSaturday\, August 26th at 7pm US Central Time \n\nEmi Ito (she/her)\n伊藤ゲイツ濡慧美 \nEmi Ito is a mother and ethnic studies educator\, as well as a core member of the grassroots organization\, Japanese American Families for Justice. She began writing about the cultural appropriation of the kimono and Japanese culture in sustainable fashion several years ago. \n\nLittle Koto’s Closet\nAn Open Letter to White Makers and Designers Who Are Inspired by The Kimono and Japanese Culture\nMy Kimono is Not Your Costume\n@little_kotos_words
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/appreciation-vs-appropriation-series-discussion-2-with-emi-ito/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL Social Justice Committee":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T035653
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SUMMARY:Appreciation vs Appropriation Series: Discussion #3 with Atsushi Futatsuya
DESCRIPTION:Appreciation vs Appropriation is a continuous conversation on cultural ownership that attempts to explore this complex topic in a nuanced way. This conversation will be structured as a series of one-on-one interviews with artists\, subject matter experts\, and community members speaking from their own perspectives rather than attempting to speak for entire communities or cultures. We do not expect all messaging to be consistent\, nor do we expect a consensus to be reached on where the line falls between appropriation and appreciation. Rather\, we hope to spark further conversations on the topic. \nAll conversations will be streamed live\, and recordings will be made available when interviewees grant their permission for us to do so. \nWe will primarily be focusing on appropriation of Japanese culture and interviewing Nikkei or Japanese individuals\, but we are hopeful to expand the conversation further with the right partners. If you represent a cultural organization that is interested in collaborating with us\, please reach out to advocacy@tcjacl.org or yuki@madebyyuki.com. \nSaturday\, September 9th at 7pm US Central Time \nAtsushi Futatsuya (he/him)\n二ツ谷 淳 \nAtsushi was born into a family of Sashiko artisans in Gifu Prefecture\, Japan. In 2015\, Atsushi and his mother Keiko started Sashi.Co\, a website to share the enjoyment of Sashiko. Atsushi now shares stories and techniques about Sashiko to a wide audience through the website and Instagram. In teaching Sashiko\, Atsushi highlights the importance of understanding Japanese culture and language. \n\n\n\nUpcycled Stitches\n@sashikostory
URL:https://www.tcjacl.org/event/appreciation-vs-appropriation-series-discussion-3-with-atsushi-futatsuya/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="TC JACL Social Justice Committee":MAILTO:info@tcjacl.org
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