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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
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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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
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
Cross-Cultural Relationship Panel Discussion – November 4
Join the St. Louis JACL for a panel discussion to discuss cross-cultural relationships from Asian Americans. The discussion will be held at University City Public Library Auditorium, 6701 Delmar Blvd., University City, Missouri 63130. Light refreshments will be provided. This … Continue reading
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St. Louis JACL Booth at 2023 Japanese Festival – A Record Success!
The St. Louis JACL Soda Tent at the St. Louis Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis September 2-4, 2023 was a record-breaking fund raising success. The booth sold out of all of the food and drink supplies … Continue reading
L’Chaim Tea House WWII Incarceration Presentation – August 20
Robin Hattori of the St. Louis JACL presented her Japanese American family story “The American Dream Deferred” at the L’Chaim Tea House event on August 20, 2023. Attendees of the presentation included members of the Boeing Asian American Group and … Continue reading
AAPI Very Asian Foundation Cardinals Game – August 14
The Very Asian Foundation will be honoring five trailblazing St. Louisans at the first-ever AAPI Theme Night of the St. Louis Cardinals on August 14. There will be a special bobblehead giveaway featuring St. Louis Cardinals players Japanese American Lars … Continue reading
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