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St. Louis JACL Mourns the Passing of Dr. Peter H. Raven of Missouri Botanical Garden

Posted on April 30, 2026 by stlouisjacl

Dr. Peter Raven, President and Director of the Missouri Botanical Garden, passed away on April 25 at age 89. Dr. Raven was a long-time member of the St. Louis JACL and was instrumental in the Garden’s plans to build its … Continue reading →

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2026 St. Louis JACL Scholarship Now Open for Applications

Posted on April 21, 2026 by stlouisjacl

Students are welcome to apply to the local St. Louis JACL Scholarship that is separate from National JACL Scholarships starting April 21 until May 31, 2026. Any current or incoming undergraduates or graduate students at any college, trade school or … Continue reading →

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American Pastime: Baseball as Resistance, March 29

Posted on March 22, 2026 by stlouisjacl

Please join us for a special screening of “American Pastime” with a post-film talk back by Kerry Yo Nakagawa and Barry Rosenbush at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, 36 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63146 on March … Continue reading →

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UMSL Japanese American World War II Panel

Posted on March 6, 2026 by stlouisjacl

University of Missouri – St. Louis Professor Rob Wilson will conduct a panel, including JACL members Steve Tanaka, Ed Shimamoto, Anne Mitori and Irene Hasegawa, to discuss the Japanese American experience during World War II. The panel discussion will occur … Continue reading →

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2026 Day of Remembrance

Posted on March 4, 2026 by stlouisjacl

The St. Louis JACL participated on a successful event at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum on February 22. The event started with a luncheon and a discussion with Washington University faculty member Kelley Van Dyck Murphy and her … Continue reading →

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2026 National JACL Scholarship Freshman Deadline – March 2

Posted on February 25, 2026 by stlouisjacl

https://jacl.org/scholarships?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=055206be-c1cb-47bf-a89d-42d1c11fa3d3 The St. Louis JACL Scholarship Program is different from National JACL Scholarship Program. This local program will open in April for applications.

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Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness – February 24

Posted on January 29, 2026 by stlouisjacl

Join us for the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival Special Preview Event for “Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness” film on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00pm at The J – Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center. … Continue reading →

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Events for “Resilience” Opening Week Very Successful

Posted on January 26, 2026 by stlouisjacl

The St. Louis Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) thanks Deputy Consulate-General Naoya Kishi of Chicago for attending the opening reception of “Resilience: A Sansei Sense of Legacy” at St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum on January 15. The JACL also … Continue reading →

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St. Louis JACL Mourns the Passing of John Hara

Posted on January 5, 2026 by stlouisjacl

St. Louis JACL member Dr. John Hara passed away in Alton, Illinois on December 26, 2025 at age 93. Dr. Hara served as St. Louis Chapter President in 1969 and served on the St. Louis JACL Board in many additional … Continue reading →

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“Resilience” Exhibit Coming to St. Louis January 17-April 4, 2026

Posted on December 6, 2025 by stlouisjacl

Join us for “Resilience: A Sansei Sense of Legacy” coming to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum during January 17-April 4, 2026. You can take in a traveling exhibit of artworks generated by third-generation Japanese American and also go … Continue reading →

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