Events Calendar

Events in April 2023

  • - Minoru Yasui Day - Behind these Bars: An Activist Is Born
    Minoru Yasui Day - Behind these Bars: An Activist Is Born

    Minoru Yasui Day - Behind these Bars: An Activist Is Born

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    April 1, 2023

    Save the Date: Minoru Yasui Day

    Saturday, April 1, 2023
    from 1:00-3:00pm

    In Person-Streamed Live on YouTube - Behind these Bars: An Activist Is Born

    “If we believe in America, if we believe in equal democracy, if we believe in law and justice—then, each of us, when we see or believe such errors are being made, has an obligation to make every effort to correct them.”

    - Minoru Yasui

    This year’s program will feature:

    • The Man: Reflections from Dr. Homer Yasui, Honorary Chair of the Min Yasui Legacy Project and historian
      extraordinaire.
    • His Work: Reflections from Dr. Robin Yasui, Minoru Yasui’s niece, on Min’s life work as a Colorado attorney addressing injustice across all populations. In addition to the Asian population for which he is most well-known, he advocated for the rights of women and LGBTQ community, Native and African Americans, Jews, and Latinos.
    • His Legacy Today Panel: The importance and relevance of Min’s work across generations, from high school to social
      justice lawyers.
    • Behind These Bars: Dedication of the jail cell where Min spent nine months in solitary confinement fighting for justice for all Americans. While these bars could not confine Min’s spirit, the arduous journey of the cell from the Multnomah County Courthouse to its permanent resting place at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Portland symbolizes Min’s life work and how this spirit of an extraordinary activist was strengthened rather than diminished by confinement. Min’s determination and faith in our Constitution will be illustrated by the reading of a few poems written behind these bars.

    Please mark your calendars, and watch your email for additional details.

    This event is free, but registration is required.

    Hosted by: Minoru Yasui Legacy Project, www.minoruyasuilegacy.org in collaboration with the Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO).

     

  • - Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community
    Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community

    Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community

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    April 3, 2023

    April 3 & 10 from 7pm—9p
    Oregon Buddhist Temple
    (    3720 SE 34th Avenue Portland, OR 97202)

    No experience is necessary. Adults and kids
    at least 12 years old. Registration is required.
    Covid vaccinations, boosters, and masks are
    required.


    For this series, we are able to offer a
    discounted buy one get one rate for our
    AAPI community. Please choose a ticket
    price that is within your means, and there are
    also scholarships available.

    Contact classes@portlandtaiko.org for more
    information.

    Asian American/Pacific Islander healing
    space. This workshop is open to all individuals
    who identify as AAPI (Asian Americans and
    Pacific Islanders)

    3720 S.E. 34th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97202
    (503) 234-9456
  • - Furin Project Exhibition begins, Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community
    Furin Project Exhibition begins

    Furin Project Exhibition begins


    April 10, 2023

    Spring 2023: Furin Project Exhibition opens at the PCC SE Campus on April 10th with a symposium to follow on May 5th and a closing reception on May 18th, 2023.

    These community art gatherings are created with the support of APANO and Mural Arts Philadelphia.

    PCC SE Campus
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    More information

    Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community

    Taiko Workshops for the AAPI Community

    –
    April 10, 2023

    April 3 & 10 from 7pm—9p
    Oregon Buddhist Temple
    (    3720 SE 34th Avenue Portland, OR 97202)

    No experience is necessary. Adults and kids
    at least 12 years old. Registration is required.
    Covid vaccinations, boosters, and masks are
    required.


    For this series, we are able to offer a
    discounted buy one get one rate for our
    AAPI community. Please choose a ticket
    price that is within your means, and there are
    also scholarships available.

    Contact classes@portlandtaiko.org for more
    information.

    Asian American/Pacific Islander healing
    space. This workshop is open to all individuals
    who identify as AAPI (Asian Americans and
    Pacific Islanders)

    3720 S.E. 34th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97202
    (503) 234-9456
  • - Unite People's Monthly Meet-Up
    Unite People's Monthly Meet-Up

    Unite People's Monthly Meet-Up

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    April 21, 2023

    Unite People, Portland JACL's youth group, regularly meets the 3rd Friday of every month at Epworth. Contact connie@pdxjacl.org with questions.

    Epworth United Methodist Church
    1333 SE 28th Ave
    Portland, OR 97214
  • - Old Town - Chinatown - Nihonmachi Clean-up
    Old Town - Chinatown - Nihonmachi Clean-up

    Old Town - Chinatown - Nihonmachi Clean-up

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    April 29, 2023

    Annual Spring Clean-up of Old Town Nihonmachi Chinatown flyer

    Saturday, April 29 from 8am - noon

    Meeting Location: Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO) - 411 NW Flanders St (entrance on 4th Avenue) Portland, OR 97209

    Address: 411 NW Flanders St Portland, 97209 | Map Link

    Contacts: Jeff Matsumoto president@pdxjacl.org

    Register at Solveoregon.org

    411 NW Flanders St
    (entrance on 4th Avenue)
    Portland, OR 97209
    503-224-1458
    View Location
  • - Scholarship Banquet Lunch
    Scholarship Banquet Lunch

    Scholarship Banquet Lunch

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    April 30, 2023

    Email any questions to Scholarships@pdxjacl.org

    12566 SE 93rd Ave
    Clackamas, OR 97015
    (844) 215-2195

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