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Founded in 1929, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is the oldest and largest Asian American civil rights organization in the United States. The JACL monitors and responds to issues that enhance or threaten the civil and human rights of all Americans and implements strategies to effect positive social change, particularly in the Asian-Pacific American Community. JACL DC Chapter was founded in 1946 and connected many Japanese Americans who were coming out of the incarceration camps.
JACL DC Chapter is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for civil and human rights for all individuals. The DC Chapter is also dedicated to preserving the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community through cultural, educational, commemorative, and networking opportunities.Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us towards meeting this mission. Donate today and be part of the change. Thank you for your support!