We are the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. A membership-driven national organization whose mission is to promote and uphold human and civil rights, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
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- JACL Commends the Biden Administration’s Apology for Indigenous Boarding SchoolsOctober 25, 2024 For Immediate Release Seia Watanabe, VP Public… Read more: JACL Commends the Biden Administration’s Apology for Indigenous Boarding Schools
- JACL Calls on White House to End Funding of Israel’s Military and Human Rights Violations October 24, 2024 For Immediate Release Seia Watanabe, VP Public… Read more: JACL Calls on White House to End Funding of Israel’s Military and Human Rights Violations
- JACL Condemns “Operation Aurora” and Calls for the Passage of the “Neighbors Not Enemies” Act.On October 11th, 2024, Former President and current Presidential Candidate… Read more: JACL Condemns “Operation Aurora” and Calls for the Passage of the “Neighbors Not Enemies” Act.
Portland JACL Prefecture Culture Club
Kick off the New Year with the brand-new JACL Prefecture Culture Club. Celebrate with us: taste different prefectures’ Ozoni (New Year’s Mochi Soup), participate in a mochitsuki demonstration, and choose the next prefecture we explore. Free with pre-registration!
Nikkei New Year’s Party and Mochi Demo
Ring in the Year of the Snake and join us for our annual Nikkei New Year’s Party and Mochi Demonstration! These mochi-making demonstrations are free and family-friendly. We’ll offer two demonstrations from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM and again from 2 PM to 3 PM.
Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
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Looking for Volunteers
Portland JACL is an entirely volunteer run organization and we could always use more help. Just a couple of hours a month could support our mission of community, culture and civil rights. Looking for help with:
- Web & Social Media
- Newsletter
- Development
- Membership
- Event tabling
- Print calendar
Additionally, members are always welcome to join committees for advocacy and finance. Meetings take place roughly once a month over Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or to get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form. ありがとうThank you!
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