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.
Twin Cities JACL is with Minnesota Historical Society at Minnesota History Center.
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Think our Chrysanthemum Banquet honored guest looks familiar? Maybe you haven't seen The Karate Kid Part 2, Cobra Kai, or The Joy Luck Club, but you've still probably seen Tamlyn Tomita in action!Here is a one-minute highlight of some of her work, including recent appearances on Chicago Med, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Star Trek: Picard! Get your tickets now!www.facebook.com/share/19r4acX7ja/📺 Japanese American National Museum ... See MoreSee Less
As 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.Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Minnesota Humanities Center, St. PaulRegister now!tcjacl.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Banquet-2026-Registration-Form-Oct-14.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
Get Repost App • JACL National JACL KAKEHASHI PROJECT APPS EXTENDED! 🎉We’re thrilled to share that the application deadline has been pushed back a few days! We will now accept applications through Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 pm HST. Still waiting to apply? Now's your chance!Learn more and submit at jacl.org/kakehashi or visit the link in bio!JACL National ... See MoreSee Less
