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

Posted on January 23, 2025 by stlouisjacl

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.

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January 11 Book Discussion Postponed

Posted on January 10, 2025 by stlouisjacl

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.

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

Posted on December 18, 2024 by stlouisjacl

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.

https://jacl.org/jacl-oca-leadership-summit?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=2e144bf8-1bce-443a-a0af-498b86ba2893
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JACL Young Professionals Caucus Webinars – 11/14 and 11/20

Posted on November 13, 2024 by stlouisjacl
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Exploring Asian Identity: The Multiracial Experience

Posted on November 8, 2024 by stlouisjacl

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.

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Exploring Asian Identity: Multiracial Experience – November 7

Posted on November 6, 2024 by stlouisjacl
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JACL Midwest District Council Young Professional Caucus Webinar – October 24, 7pm Central

Posted on October 22, 2024 by stlouisjacl

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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October 23, 2024: Yin & Yang: How Eastern Philosophy Can Bring Political Harmony

Posted on September 30, 2024 by stlouisjacl

JACL is co-sponsoring this non-partisan event to help bring people together in an increasingly divided America. JACL board members Wendy Roll and Bum Yong Kim will be presenting. Registration required by clicking HERE. Note, one person per registration but payment can be combined.

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Asian Identity Series – Webster University

Posted on September 20, 2024 by stlouisjacl

JACL participated and helped sponsor a successful event at Webster University on September 19. Michelle Li of KSDK and Very Asian Foundation moderated a panel discussion of Asian American Adoptees.

The next event in this Webster University series will be on November 7, 2024, exploring Asian American bi-racial individuals moderated by Anna Crosslin, former CEO of the International Institute.

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JACL Cooking Demo at Japanese Festival!

Posted on September 18, 2024 by stlouisjacl

Congratulations to Robin Hattori and Wendy Roll for a successful first JACL Cooking Demonstration at the Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Kitchen on September 1, 2024 at the Japanese Festival!

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