About

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.

2023 – A Year In Review

JACL National Convention 2023

 

KEEP UP WITH OUR INSTAGRAM

 

 

LATEST FROM FACEBOOK

Twin Cities JACL is at Twin Cities JACL.

9 hours ago

Twin Cities JACL
2026 has been an extremely busy year for us, and we couldn't have done it without YOUR support!Please support our Give to the Max campaign and help us continue bringing you the excellent programming you've come to expect!www.givemn.org/organization/Japanese-American-Citizens-League-59Some highlights:-Responded to murders of Twin Cities residents at the hands of federal agents with national statements and donations toward direct aid-Hosted Sharen Yamato and screened "One Fighting Irishman," about Wayne M. Collins, a civil rights attorney who represented more than 5,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned at Tule Lake, narrated by George Takei-Spoke at API Day at the Capitol-Honored Japanese American veterans at Fort Snelling National Cemetery-Hosted the Ireicho memorial book of Japanese American wartime incarcerees-Recorded new oral histories for Densho from incarceration survivors-Hosted "Swingposium," a powerful performance of taiko, big band music, dancing, and storytelling-Awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school and university students-Supported teacher training and community outreach to educate the public about the history of Japanese American wartime incarceration-Convened a new cohort of our multicultural, intergenerational Community Kai program-Hosted book clubs and educational seminars-Held community events like our summer picnic and booths at local festivals-Secured a designation from the National Park Service recognizing Savage, MN as a WWII Heritage City-Secured proclamations from the Minnesota House, Minnesota Senate, and Minnesota Governor congratulating TCJACL on its 80th anniversary-Celebrated 80 years of community together with special guest, Hollywood actress and Japanese American activist Tamlyn Tomita-And much, much more!https://www.givemn.org/organization/Japanese-American-Citizens-League-59 ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Twin Cities JACL is at Twin Cities JACL.

1 day ago

Twin Cities JACL
2026 has been an extremely busy year for us, and we couldn't have done it without YOUR support!Please support our Give to the Max campaign and help us continue bringing you the excellent programming you've come to expect!www.givemn.org/organization/Japanese-American-Citizens-League-59Some highlights:-Responded to murders of Twin Cities residents at the hands of federal agents with national statements and donations toward direct aid-Hosted Sharen Yamato and screened "One Fighting Irishman," about Wayne M. Collins, a civil rights attorney who represented more than 5,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned at Tule Lake, narrated by George Takei-Spoke at API Day at the Capitol-Honored Japanese American veterans at Fort Snelling National Cemetery-Hosted the Ireicho memorial book of Japanese American wartime incarcerees-Recorded new oral histories for Densho from incarceration survivors-Hosted "Swingposium," a powerful performance of taiko, big band music, dancing, and storytelling-Awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school and university students-Supported teacher training and community outreach to educate the public about the history of Japanese American wartime incarceration-Convened a new cohort of our multicultural, intergenerational Community Kai program-Hosted book clubs and educational seminars-Held community events like our summer picnic and booths at local festivals-Secured a designation from the National Park Service recognizing Savage, MN as a WWII Heritage City-Secured proclamations from the Minnesota House, Minnesota Senate, and Minnesota Governor congratulating TCJACL on its 80th anniversary-Celebrated 80 years of community together with special guest, Hollywood actress, and Japanese American activist Tamlyn Tomita-And much, much more! ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Twin Cities JACL

2 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Get Repost App • Minnesota 50501 It’s official: detainees are now being housed in Appleton's Detention Facility, operated by CoreCivic, with the capacity to detain up to 1,600 people. Our response is solidarity and action.Nov 14th is a day of action in Appleton. Join us for a prayer vigil, with a rally to follow at Appleton City Hall.2pm - Prayer Vigil (no signs please)3pm - Rally (signs welcome)We reject a system that treats our immigrant neighbors as a source of profit and separates people from the families and communities that depend on them.Learn what you can do until then at prairiealliance.org/#get-involved ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Twin Cities JACL is in Twin Cities, MN.

3 days ago

Twin Cities JACL
Get Repost App • JASC 79 | USA Delegation ‼️Welcome to JASC79‼️The 79th American Executive Committee (AECs) have been working hard for next year’s conference, and we are so excited to start the recruitment process!You may be wondering, what is JASC? This post briefly mentions what JASC is, the history, and the significance of JASC now. If you want to learn more about JASC, check out our website linked in our bio! JASC 79 | USA Delegation There is so much more exciting information and posts that will be coming out soon, so stay tuned!Visit JASC 79 | USA Delegation for updates!#JASC79 #usjapanrelations #culturalexchange #usa #japan ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Twin Cities JACL is with TaikoArts Midwest at TaikoArts Midwest.

1 week ago

Twin Cities JACL
Come join in a special taiko workshop led by Community Kai 2025 cohort member Emily Harada of @TaikoArts Midwest. In this workshop, you'll learn about the history of taiko in North America and its connection to activism and joyful resistance. Participants will get a chance to play and connect together through energy, rhythm, and vibrations from the taiko. You'll also get a chance to learn phrases from a song.RSVP soon because space is limited to 15 participants! DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2026 TIME: 6:30 - 8:00pm, 1-1/2 hours LOCATION: TaikoArts Midwest Studio 655 Fairview Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104 FREE for Community Kai participants $25 for TCJACL members $30 for non-TCJACL members $20 for Students or Financial AssistanceMust be at least 13 years old to participateParticipants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adultEmail communitykai@tcjacl.org to save your spot!RSVP by Saturday, November 7th!About the instructor:Emily Harada began playing taiko at the age of 7 with Ho Etsu Taiko at the Midwest Buddhist Temple of Chicago. She went on to study with Somei Taiko and Taiko Center of the Pacific in Hawaii, and returned to help lead the ensemble. Notably, she recently returned following a 2-ish year intensive study under Kaoly Asano of Tawoo Dojo and Gocoo in Tokyo, Japan, and has returned to the midwest to work full time for TaikoArts Midwest as an artistic apprentice and as staff for kaDON. With a masters in athletic training and experience in biomechanics, she’s interested in movement and what the body can do with taiko. Photo credit Juan Patino ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email