We are the Portland Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. A membership-driven national organization whose mission is to promote and uphold human and civil rights, and to promote and preserve the cultural heritage and values of Japanese Americans.
Latest with PDX JACL
Japanese American Graduation Banquet
Come celebrate the graduation of our 2026 high school seniors at the DoubleTree Hotel!
When: Sunday, May 3rd, 1:00 PM
Where: DoubleTree Hotel,
1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, Oregon, 97232
Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America
There will be a free community screening of the new documentary Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Jon Osaki and local activists.
Please RSVP if interested as space is limited.
When: Saturday, May 9th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: APANO,
8188 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206
RSVP Required
Mother’s Day March
Portland JACL will be rallying against the separation of children from their parents. We are alarmed by the use of immigrant detention centers housing children and families, often in the same sites and conditions in which our families were incarcerated during World War II.
When: Sunday, May 10th, Noon to 2:00 PM
Where: Japanese American Historical Plaza,
NW Couch St and Naito Parkway, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR 97209
Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients!
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- JACL Support Reuniting Families Act of 2025Last week, Representative Chu and Senator Hirono reintroduced the Reuniting… Read more: JACL Support Reuniting Families Act of 2025
- Seeking decendants of Issei imprisoned in Department of Justice CampsPeggy Nagae JACL Social Justice Action Committee For several months,… Read more: Seeking decendants of Issei imprisoned in Department of Justice Camps
Looking for Volunteers
Portland JACL is an entirely volunteer run organization and we could always use more help. Just a couple of hours a month could support our mission of community, culture and civil rights. We are looking for help with:
- Web & Social Media
- Newsletter
- Development
- Membership
- Event tabling
- Print calendar
Additionally, members are always welcome to join committees for advocacy and finance. Meetings take place roughly once a month on Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form.
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Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
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