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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 the Power of Place,” a largely autobiographical journey from his early family history, through his work in Philadelphia JACL and the Asian American film industry, to his latest endeavors with Confinement Sites during World War II.
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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 Japanese Americans.
Enjoy a bento lunch prepared by Katsuya restaurant and then enjoy Mr. Rob Buscher of Philadelphia JACL (pictured at the 2024 JACL National Convention in Philadelphia) who will present “Deepening Japanese American Community Memory through Cinema and the Power of Place”. Mr. Buscher’s background includes past Festival and Artistic Director of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival and Executive Director of the Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium (JACSC).
The event starts at 12 (noon) at The Lodge at Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131. RSVP required by February 12 at the link below.
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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, Missouri 63108 will host a book talk and signing at 6:00pm on Monday, January 27. “The Block Manager” chronicles the story of the late St. Louis JACL member Janice Koizumi. St. Louis JACL is a co-sponsor of this event along with Japan America Society of St. Louis and Left Bank Books.
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 in March.
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. The application deadline is midnight HST on December 23, 2024.
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 the event which was sponsored by a grant from Missouri Humanities.
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
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