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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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Twin Cities JACL is with MPR News in Twin Cities, MN.

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Twin Cities JACL
This past week, Twin Cities JACL's President Vinicius Taguchi was interviewed by MPR News 's Tom Crann for a segment on "All Things Considered" to discuss the 83rd Japanese American Day of Remembrance and its significance today.To listen to the full interview on MPR, please visit:www.mprnews.org/story/2025/02/18/83-years-after-mass-incarceration-japanese-americans-warn-it-cou...📷 Sara Pyne Weinstein ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL is with Tsuru for Solidarity in Twin Cities, MN.

1 day ago

Twin Cities JACL
This year marks the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of more than 125,000 Japanese Americans during World War II by the United States government. For decades, Japanese Americans have raised their voices to say “never again” when our country has been on the precipice of repeating mistakes from the past. On this National Day of Remembrance, in the midst of relentless anti-immigrant attacks that rely upon similar narratives and policies, we are among the 100+ organizations who have joined @TsuruforSolidarity and @BuildingMovementProject in recommitting to community care and solidarity. Find the full statement and ideas to be in solidarity this Day of Remembrance and beyond at bit.ly/dor-solidarity-statement ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL is in Minnesota, United States.

3 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Posted @withregram • @startribune Have you heard of redlining and racial covenants? They are two of many forces that created segregated communities and made it harder for people of color to buy homes. This happened across the country, including in the Twin Cities.Reporter Eric Roper was researching the history of his house when he saw a map that showed a group of Black families who lived in and around his neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis, in the early 20th century. And then by 1940, almost all of those families are gone. And when he looked closer at this map, he saw one of these Black families lived in hishouse. Their names were Harry and Clementine Robinson.Uncover the Robinsons’ story in our new podcast “Ghost of a Chance.” Find it at the link in our bio or listen wherever you get your podcasts. @startribune #minnesota #minneapolis ... See MoreSee Less

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Twin Cities JACL is in Twin Cities, MN.

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One week left to apply!Community Kai is a multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic, multigenerational year-long program rooted in relationship-based organizing to strengthen and broaden our shared community. We're hoping to have strong applicants from many different backgrounds!Open to self-identifying BIPOC individuals of all ages who live in the Twin Cities! More information and application at tcjacl.org/community-kaiLink in the bio!Questions?communitykai@tcjacl.orgAlt text:Hosted by Twin Cities JACL. Community Kai Cohort. Only one week left to apply. February 16th deadline. Build community across cultures. Develop leadership and organizational skills. Engage in workshops and learning experiences. Be a part of the first-ever cohort of Community Kai, a new multi-cultural, multi-racial, community-building initiative by the Twin Cities JACL. Open to BIPOC participants of all ages. Questions? communitykai@tcjacl.org ... See MoreSee Less

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