Feb 11, 2025 · The National Youth/Student Council (NY/SC) is a body of student and young professional leaders representing their peers on the district and national levels of the JACL.

The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the Asian …

Through the decades, the JACL has advocated issues to benefit the progress of Japanese Americans and Asian Americans in combating prejudice and bigotry. Following is a chronology of important …

As a 501 (c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, the JACL champions and advocates for the Japanese American, Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA), and civil rights communities through advocacy, …

JACL Districts and Chapters The Japanese American Citizens League is composed of over 100 chapters across the Nation and 1 in Japan, divided into seven district councils. For information about …

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The JACL has been helping students achieve their educational dreams with the National Scholarship and Awards Program since 1946. The program currently offers over 30 awards, with an annual total …

With its first chapter formed in 1921 and the National organization in 1929, the JACL’s ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by …

A map of JACL Chapter Locations for members to understand which chapter is best for them. Pin colors correspond to each of the 7 districts.

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