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2025 JACL National Scholarship Deadline – March 3

Freshman applications to the 2025 JACL National Scholarships are due by March 3 at midnight HST.

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2025 Day of Remembrance

About 35 persons attended and enjoyed the St. Louis JACL 2025 Day of Remembrance event on February 16 at The Lodge at Des Peres. University of Pennsylvania lecturer Mr. Rob Buscher presented “Deeping Japanese American Community Memory through Cinema and … Continue reading

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Day of Remembrance – February 16, RSVP Required

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, St. Louis JACL members and friends are invited to celebrate the Day of Remembrance, an important occasion to mark the day that President F. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that led to the incarceration of … Continue reading

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Judy Mundle Book Talk – January 27th at Left Bank Books

In celebration of Judy Mundle receiving the 2024 Indie Author Project Award-Memoir for her book “The Block Manager: A True Story of Love in the Midst of Japanese American Internment Camps” Left Bank Books at 399 North Euclid, St. Louis, … Continue reading

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January 11 Book Discussion Postponed

We had planned to gather for a discussion of Rachel Khong’s Real American’s this Saturday, January 11. Because of inclement weather, we will postpone this event and reschedule later this spring. Please be on the lookout for a new date … Continue reading

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Applications for 2025 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit Close on 12/23/24

The JACL/OCA Leadership Summit is a four-day event that provides a broad overview of the decision-making process at the Federal level. The 2025 JACL/OCA Leadership Summit will be held on March 15-18 in Washington, D.C. Apply using the link below. … Continue reading

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JACL Young Professionals Caucus Webinars – 11/14 and 11/20

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Exploring Asian Identity: The Multiracial Experience

JACL participated and helped sponsor a successful event at Webster University on November 7. Anna Crosslin, former CEO of International Institute of St. Louis and St. Louis JACL member, moderated a panel discussion on Multiracial experiences. Ninety adults registered for … Continue reading

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Exploring Asian Identity: Multiracial Experience – November 7

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JACL Midwest District Council Young Professional Caucus Webinar – October 24, 7pm Central

The J-Talks Webinar – Godzilla Edition: Care & Consumption with Derrick Fields will kick-off next Thursday October 24th, 2024 at 7:00pm CT via Zoom online. More information & RSVP required via Guestlist https://www.jetaachicago.com/post/the-return-of-j-talks-godzilla-edition-kicks-off-on-thursday-october-24th-with-derrick-fields

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