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.
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Mother’s Day Rally
Sunday, May 11 from 9am-12pm
Join us for a Mother’s Day rally and march against the Trump administration’s immigration policies and ICE deportations. We will meet at the Japanese American Historical Plaza for speakers then march towards Terry Schrunk Plaza. Look for event updates here or on our socials. Share and spread the word!
Unite People’s Pie Sale
Our partner and baker, Humble Pie has graciously helped us by creating a special pie just for Unite People! All proceeds go to helping us achieve our goal of attending the Minidoka Pilgrimage!
- JACL Condemns Use of Alien Enemies ActOn March 15th, 2025, President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies… Read more: JACL Condemns Use of Alien Enemies Act
- ELON MUSK AND DOGE ARE SUEDWashington, DC — Today, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) — on behalf… Read more: ELON MUSK AND DOGE ARE SUED
- The JACL Denounces President Trump’s Executive Order Expanding Guantanamo Bay Detention CampThe JACL denounces President Trump’s Executive Order expanding the Guantanamo… Read more: The JACL Denounces President Trump’s Executive Order Expanding Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Portland Day of Remembrance 2024
The event recording of Threads of Remembrance is now available.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Recipients!
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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. 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 over Zoom.
Volunteering with Portland JACL is a great way to give back or to get engaged with the local Nikkei community. Email us at contact@pdxjacl.org or fill out our volunteer interest form. ありがとうThank you!
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