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.
Get Repost App • JACL National Please read our response to the troubling remarks made on a recent podcast about the possibility of mass incarceration of Chinese Americans in a hypothetical future war. This rhetoric highlights why we must learn from our history, especially the lessons of the Japanese American experience. You can also find the statement text at the link in bio.JACL National ... See MoreSee Less
Save the Date!Twin Cities JACL Chrysanthemum BanquetSaturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Minnesota Humanities Center, St. PaulAs we gather to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Twin Cities JACL, our special guest will be renowned actress and Asian American Pacific Islander advocate Tamlyn Tomita.Tomita made her screen debut as Kumiko in “The Karate Kid Part 2” (1986), which has been enjoying its renaissance over the years with the series “Cobra Kai.” She is also known for her roles in “The Joy Luck Club,” “Picture Bride” and “Come See the Paradise.” On television, she’s starred in numerous TV shows, including “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” “Chicago Med,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Star Trek: Picard.” She’s also appeared on stages across the country.Her current venture, along with her husband, Daniel Blinkoff, is the newly opened Outside In Theatre in Highland Park, Northeast Los Angeles, a live theater venue whose mission is to bring daring, dynamic and authentic untold stories by unheard voices. A native of Los Angeles and a proud AAPI embracing her Okinawan, Japanese and Filipina heritages and what it means to be American, she continues to advocate in her work on stage and screen for stories to be told from a “golden” perspective.Watch your inbox – registration info coming soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Get Repost App • JACL National 📢 JACL ACTION ALERT: NARA Offices in San Bruno and Chicago Under ThreatAct now to help keep NARA locations in San Bruno, CA and Chicago, IL open! Public access to our nation’s records matters more than ever. Check the action alert below to learn more and find out how you can speak up. For clickable links and additional details, visit the link in bio.JACL National ... See MoreSee Less
📅 Sunday, August 2nd, 2026🕟 11:00am - 2:30pm📍 Rosland Park Shelter4300 West 66th StreetEdina, MN 55435Join the Twin Cities JACL for our annual summer picnic, featuring great food, Japanese Dance, Games, and More!All are welcome! Bring your friends, family, and appetite. Please also bring something to share, and don't forget to RSVP!tinyurl.com/4wjtcrv6... See MoreSee Less
