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AAPI St. Louis Past, Present, Future – History Museum on May 14
There will be an event at Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63112 to discuss Asian American Pacific Islander culture that existed during the 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair. There will be a Fair with artifacts from … Continue reading
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St. Louis JACL Mourns the Passing of Dick Shimamoto
St. Louis JACL member Richard “Dick” Shimamoto passed away in St. Louis on March 15, 2024 at age 82. A celebrate of life for Dick and Vicky Shimamoto will take place April 13, 2024 from noon to 3:00pm with a … Continue reading
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Missouri Botanical Garden Stone Lantern Tour – April 24 (TOUR FULL)
Tom Bush will be conducting a tour of the stone lanterns within the Japanese Garden of the Missouri Botanical Garden on April 24, 2024 from 5:15pm-7:15pm. There will be a tram available to assist with transportation during the tour. A … Continue reading
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JACL Midwest District Youth Summit Film Screening – April 6 in Chicago
You are invited to join the JACL Midwest District Council Youth Representative and the Kansha Alumni Board for a screening of the film “Manzanar Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust” on Saturday, April 6th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The screening is … Continue reading
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InVISIBLE Showcase – Entry Deadline March 15
The InVISIBLE: A Reclaiming of the Asian Gaze is a multi-day showcase of art on May 17-19. The event requires that that art needs to be formally entered by March 15, 2024 via an online form. The event is sponsored … Continue reading
JACL Day of Remembrance Event – February 18
Join us for our annual St. Louis Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Day of Remembrance event on February 18, 2024! This year’s topic is Nisei Veterans. The location is The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres, Missouri 63131. Doors open … Continue reading
2024 National JACL Scholarship Applications Are Now Being Accepted Until March 1
The 2024 Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) National Scholarship applications are now open! The link below will provide detailed information on the application process. The application deadline is midnight March 1, 2024. The local St. Louis Chapter Scholarship applications will not open until … Continue reading
Holiday/Festival Appreciation Event
Thanks to everyone that attended the St. Louis JACL Holiday and Japanese Festival Appreciation Event. The JACL had a great time chatting it up with all of our members and friends, including the Boeing Asian American Community Group and the … Continue reading
Successful Cross-Cultural Discussion Event
The Cross-Cultural Discussion Event on November 4 at University City Library sponsored by St. Louis JACL and St. Louis Pan-Asian Collective saw about 30 persons participate in an enlightening and honest discussion of the highs and lows of cross-cultural relationships … Continue reading
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