Education
One of the most important things we do is educate the public about what happened to Japanese Americans during WWII when 120,000 were forced into American concentration camps. Recent educational activities are highlighted below.
Through archival research and interviews, JACL interns uncover histories of Japanese American hardship to warn: Don’t Let History Repeat
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Did you know that San Jose Japantown was built on the shoulders of past Chinatowns destroyed by arson in a formerly redlined area? Dive into its rich history and explore one of the last remaining Japantowns!
High School Interns Collaborate with Community Activists to Create a Transformative Experience in San Jose Japantown
Day of Remembrance Held By San Jose State Students. San Jose JACL’s former Congressman, Mike Honda, was a featured speaker.
On Sunday, February 19, Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC) presented the 2023 Day of Remembrance at the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin.
Calling all high school seniors! The San Jose JACL is offering and administering many local scholarships to you.
Article originally appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on June 29, 2019. Reprinted with permission.
On Friday, April 26, San Jose JACL embarked on its first ever Manzanar Pilgrimage. Reflections from Melanie Shojinaga, one of the trips organizers.
We are excited to announce the first San Jose JACL Manzanar Pilgrimage. This will be a 3-day journey beginning on Friday morning, April 26, 2019 until the evening of Sunday April 28th.
On October 10, 2018, San Jose was privileged to be one of four venues nationally to have a premiere showing of the film, An American Story: Norman Mineta and His Legacy
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (the Center/JCCCNC) is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship Program
Established by JACL in 1984, the four-day annual leadership summit program introduces community leaders from across the nation to the national policy-making arena.
Neil Kozuma provides a summary of the proceedings at this year's National JACL Convention.
On July 21st, San Jose JACL hosted the Bay Area Asian Pacific American Legislative Staffers’ (BAAPALS) 8th Annual Summer Intern Mixer.
The annual Day of Remembrance was held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Morris Dailey Auditorium, San Jose State University.
On February 28, 2016, the NAACP sponsored “A Reparations Workshop: Let the Healing Begin”.
