Welcome!

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. Our mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry.

Events are open to all members of the public, JACL members and non-members alike. We always welcome new faces, and look forward to meeting you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free & open to the public!

Day of Remembrance
CANCELLED
Creighton University campus is closed due to concerns regarding COVID-19.  We will plan to host the next event in 2021.  Thank you for your understanding.
Reclaiming Amache: The Archaeology of Japanese American Confinement in Colorado
Mon, Apr 6 at 7pm
Creighton University
Skutt Student Center Ballroom
Lecture by Dr. Bonnie Clark of the University of Denver
Spring Picnic/Potluck
Sat, Apr 11 at 11am
​Elmwood Park at the picnic area north of the playground
JACL will provide hot dogs, veggie burgers, & drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Easter egg hunt & prizes for children.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is committed to developing young leaders.

​Both the national JACL and the local Omaha Chapter provide scholarships to help make education affordable for aspiring youth. 

The deadline for local scholarships is typically May 1.

BECOME A MEMBER

If you are interested in:
  • social justice in your local and national community,
  • Japanese and Japanese American culture,
  • and education opportunities for students and leaders,

then the JACL is for you!

Survey Participants Needed!

Japanese American male volunteers are needed for a study being performed at the UW-Madison School of Education. Researchers are exploring Japanese American men’s cultural perspectives and male identity.  
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This study has been approved by UW-Madison’s Institutional Review Board.

MORE INFO

Support the "Stamp Our Story" campaign!

​The JACL is supporting a campaign to honor the Nisei World War II soldiers with a stamp.

​The online petition is now closed, but continued support is still needed!
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For the full article, please click here to read more in The Rafu Shimpo (Los Angeles Japanese Daily News).
For more details about the campaign, please click here to go to the Stamp Our Story website.