What is the JACL?
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to the social empowerment and civil rights of the Asian American Pacific Islander community. The largest organization of its kind, the JACL has been a leading advocate for, and source of education and leadership development to the community since 1929. Through the organization’s membership, the vital programs and activities, on both the local and national levels, expand their reach. For more information, please visit www.jacl.org.