Japanese American Citizens League St. Louis Chapter

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Charity Human Rights Non Profit

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About Japanese American Citizens League St. Louis Chapter

The St. Louis Chapter of the JACL has its origins starting in 1946. The legacy of the St. Louis JACL is that our chapter’s name is forever etched in stone at the entrance to the Japanese Garden. We take pride in the JACL; the various annual events supported and/or sponsored by the chapter attest to the fact that we are a close and proud organization.

The St. Louis JACL continues to monitor important issues that affect our daily lives; on both a local and national level. The chapter is active in areas dealing with: anti-Asian violence, the promoting of accurate accounts of the Japanese American experience in our nation’s textbooks; and various other civil rights issues.

We have worked with other ethnic groups to enhance understanding between all peoples of all ethnic backgrounds. By working together, we can make a difference; continuing to gain respect and raise our influence as a member of the minority group within our community.

The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote cultural, educational and social values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.