About JACL – GLA JACL

Vision

Aware of our responsibilities as the oldest and largest Asian Pacific American civil rights organization, JACL strives to promote a world that honors diversity by respecting values of fairness, equality and social justice.

Mission

The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.

National Level see jacl.org.

Social Justice — Anti-Hate Resources, Legacy Fund Grants Program (grants to support a project or activity that is supportive of the National JACL Strategic Plan), Media portrayals (eradicate negative stereotyping of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and work to create more positive roles for AAPIs), support for H.R.40, Issues (immigration, Muslim ban, indefinite detention, marriage equality)
Educational Programs — regarding Japanese American historical experience and the lesson of the WWII incarceration
Youth Programs — Internships and Fellowships, Scholarships, National Youth/Student Council, Young Professionals Caucus, JACL Kakehashi Project (trips to Japan), Bridging Communities, Leadership Development
Pacific Citizen — a semi-monthly publication
Weekly Digest — email updates
Annual National Conventions
National JACL Credit Union

District Level (Pacific Southwest District) see jaclpsw.org

Community advocacy (example: Little Tokyo community advocacy)
Coalition building (example: coalition with Council on American-Islamic Relations)
Quarterly District Meetings
Annual Awards Luncheon

Chapter Level