Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League

At Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League (TCJACL), our mission is to secure and maintain the human and civil rights of Americans victimized by injustice. We are honored to do this work with the support of our community, because you know that this mission is just as important as ever. 

Rather than raising a particular amount of money, our goal is to receive donations from 50 unique donors by the end of the year to help us start the next year strong! Will you join us by making a donation of any amount or becoming a recurring monthly donor today? 

2026 has been a very busy year! In the last 12 months, we have:

• Responded to murders of Twin Cities residents at the hands of federal agents with national statements and donations toward direct aid
• Hosted Sharen Yamato and screened "One Fighting Irishman," about Wayne M. Collins, a civil rights attorney who represented more than 5,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned at Tule Lake, narrated by George Takei
• Spoke at API Day at the Capitol
• Honored Japanese American veterans at Fort Snelling National Cemetery
• Hosted the Ireicho memorial book of Japanese American wartime incarcerees
• Recorded new oral histories for Densho from incarceration survivors
• Hosted "Swingposium," a powerful performance of taiko, big band music, dancing, and storytelling
• Awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school and university students
• Supported teacher training and community outreach to educate the public about the history of Japanese American wartime incarceration
• Convened a new cohort of our multicultural, intergenerational Community Kai program
• Hosted book clubs and educational seminars
• Held community events like our summer picnic and booths at local festivals
• Secured proclamations from the Minnesota House, Minnesota Senate, and Minnesota Governor congratulating TCJACL on its 80th anniversary
• Celebrated 80 years of community together with special guest, Hollywood actress, and Japanese American activist Tamlyn Tomita
• And much, much more!

We know we can't do this work without the continued support of our community. If you value our mission and want to see more, please consider becoming a donor today! Thank you for being a part of our community. 

With gratitude, 

Twin Cities JACL