June 11-12 Red Lantern Night Market at Mad Art Gallery

Posted on May 27, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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Japan America Society of St. Louis is presenting the Red Lantern Night Market at Mad Art Gallery on 2727 S. 12th Street (near Anheuser-Busch), from 7pm – 12 midnight on June 11-12, 2021. This event will provide adults 21+ with a night market experience featuring street food, beer and beverages, unique retail, Japanese cultural experiences, music, and entertainment. $15 in advance, $20 at the door (per night). Event parking is free and located across 12th Street in the Anheuser-Busch Tour parking lot. St. Louis JACL will have an informational booth at this event. Click on the link below for more details.

https://www.redlanternstl.com

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St. Louis JACL President Ron Sakai Mentioned in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Article

Posted on June 3, 2021 by stlouisjacl

St. Louis JACL President Ronald Sakai was interviewed as part of a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article written by Aisha Sultan that ran April 12, 2021.

https://thesouthern.com/lifestyles/hostility-slurs-and-activism-asian-americans-in-st-louis-share-pandemic-stories/article_5aeb381e-acf5-533f-9b9c-993a2f302d59.html

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July 4th Picnic Event Canceled for 2021, But Venue Is Still Available

Posted on May 26, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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The Annual St. Louis JACL July 4th Picnic at Vlasis Park, Ballwin, Missouri is canceled for 2021, however, Vlasis Park Pavilion #2 (West side of park, nearest to the Police Station) is still available for St. Louis JACL members and the friends of St. Louis JACL to use on July 4, 2021 to socialize between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. No typical picnic events will be conducted by the St. Louis JACL. Please bring your own food and only share food with family members. Please continue to abide by current CDC guidelines when using this venue. Unvaccinated persons should continue to wear masks and try to social distance when not eating.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/small-gatherings.html

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June 8 Virtual Presentation by Japan America Society – Home: Japanese Americans in St. Louis

Posted on May 25, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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Dr. Chikako Usui, chairman of the board of the Japan America Society (JAS) of St. Louis and associate professor of sociology at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, will provide an overview of Japanese Americans’ settlement of St. Louis. This virtual presentation is presented free-of-charge at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 and is sponsored by Missouri History Museum, as part of its series Stories of Home, and Japan American Society of St. Louis.

https://mohistory.org/events/home

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2021 Kakehashi Program Applications Are Open – Deadline Extended to June 13

Posted on May 17, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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Each year 100-200 participants are selected to participate in the JACL Kakehashi Program and travel to Japan in the spirit of cross country and cultural exchange. This program is coordinated by the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICC) and supported by funding from Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Application deadline is June 13, 2021.

https://jacl.salsalabs.org/2021kakehashiprogramapplication?wvpId=8738faac-b909-4958-9285-f8addb697fab

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“More Than Miyagi” Movie Discussion Event on Zoom on May 2

Posted on April 27, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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Please join us for a virtual Zoom discussion on the movie: “More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story” on May 2, 2021, 1:00pm – 2:00pm CDT. You may RSVP for this event by emailing stljacl1@gmail.com and then you will receive the Zoom link for the discussion. This movie may be screened online in advance for $4.99 on Amazon Prime or $3.99 on Vudu.

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2021 Reprint of “Nisei Kitchen” Now Available

Posted on April 4, 2021 by stlouisjacl

The St. Louis JACL has just received newly printed copies of the “Nisei Kitchen” cookbook. We look forward to taking more orders for this Japanese American treasure!

https://stlouisjacl.org/nisei-kitchen/

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2021 St. Louis JACL Scholarship Applications Are Closed

Posted on April 1, 2021 by stlouisjacl
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Students are welcome to apply to the local St. Louis JACL Scholarship that is separate from National JACL Scholarships. Any current or incoming undergraduates or graduate students at any college, trade school or graduate school may qualify. Preferred consideration will be given to students that participate in current in past events with the St. Louis JACL Chapter. However, the applicant does not need to be a member of the St. Louis JACL Chapter. Applicants must be active in issues of diversity, civil rights, and/or social justice. Applicants cannot apply if they have previously received a scholarship from a JACL Chapter.

The link below will take you to the webpage where you may enter in your scholarship application online. Applications must be completed and submitted by May 15, 2021.

St. Louis JACL Scholarships
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March 26, 2021 is Virtual National Day of Action and Healing

Posted on March 24, 2021 by stlouisjacl

Participate in Virtual National Day of Action and Healing on Friday, March 26, 2021 by using the link below and joining on social media using #StopAsianHate.

https://www.asianamericandayofaction.com/

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St. Louis JACL “Letter to Editor” Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Online Edition

Posted on March 24, 2021 by stlouisjacl

Update: The print version of this opinion was printed in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch dated March 24, 2021.

https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/mailbag/letter-japanese-americans-are-all-too-aware-of-racial-profiling/article_fd11bbd9-84b6-5c42-8e30-ccacec5aff38.html

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