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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Voter Information Session: Ballot Measures
October 19, 2024, 1 p.m.
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1333 S.E. 28th
Join CACA, the Portland JACL and Epworth United Methodist Church for an afternoon of non-partisan discussion on ballot measures.
- Reparations nowA Call for President Biden to Sign an Executive Order… Read more: Reparations now
- JACL statement on crisis in Gaza and hate crimesLast month at its 54th National Convention, the JACL National… Read more: JACL statement on crisis in Gaza and hate crimes
- Redress and Reparations: Building Japanese American/Black SolidarityMiya Iwataki is working with NCRR, Nikkei Progressives and the National Nikkei Reparations Coalition supporting reparations for Black Americans.
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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