The White House Internship Program is seeking qualified candidates for its summer and fall terms. Candidates must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and be at least 18 years of age. Interns will assist with office duties, attend weekly lectures and tours, and complete an intern service project. For more information, please visit their website.
Hmong man murdered in Wisconsin
James Nichols has been accused of murdering Cha Vang in Wisconsin. Officials and some members of the community are concerned that this homocide may be a hate crime. For more information, please visit www.cnn.com.
The Chicago Freedom School Seeks Job Applicants (posted on December 21, 2006)
The Chicago Freedom School is hiring two full-time staff people to fill the positions of the Director for Youth-Led Social Change (salary range between $50,000-$60,000) and the Associate Director for Youth-led Social Change (salary range between $30,000-$35,000). Interested candidates should apply by January 19, 2007. Contact person: Mariame Kaba at MKaba@fic-sff.com.
JACL Appoints New National Director (November 25, 2006)
Former California Assemblyman, Floyd Mori, has been named Interim National Director of the JACL. The organization's president, Larry Oda, receieved the unanimous concurrence of the National Board to appoint Mori to assume the duties of National Director John Tateishi. President Oda commented that "Floyd Mori will provide the experience, leadership, and vision needed by JACL during this critical transition in our history and envision a seamless continuation in operation and direction during this change."
2007 National JACL Scholarships and Awards Program: Applications Available!
Applicants must be active National JACL (Individual or Youth/Student) members who will be attending a college, university, trade school, business school, or any other insitution of higher learning with the United States at the undergraduate or graduate level in the fall of 2007. For more information, please visit JACL's website. In addition, the Chicago Chapter of JACL is accepting applications for its scholarships. For more information, please go to www.jaclchicago.org.
JACL/OCA Leadership Conference: Apply Today!
The JACL/OCA Leadership Conference will be held from March 2-6, 2007 in Washington, DC. Created to introduce JACL and OCA members to the political process and to build leadership skills, this conference is an amazing opportunity! The MDC can send two delegate members (therefore covering their lodging and food). Airfare is to be covered by the delegates' chapter(s). For more information and to apply, visit http://www.jacl.org/leadership_development.php.
JACL seeks candidates for positions of National Executive Director and Pacific Southwest Regional Director
The Japanese American Citizens League is seeiking qualified candidates for the National Executive Director and Pacific Southwest Regional Director positions. For more information, please visit JACL's Nationl Website
APAICS Announces Fellowship Programs for 2007-2008
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Community is accepting applications for its fellowship programs. The application deadline is February 28, 2007. For more information, visit the APAICS website.
Register to Vote Today!!
Elections are rapidly approaching, and we want YOU to vote! If you need to register online or apply for an absentee ballot, please visit www.apiavote.org.
Saving Japantown: City Council Approves Proposal
The San Jose City Council unanimously approved a proposal to develop Japantown. Several exciting ideas include a community center, youth center, a plaza, and a retail center.
Help to Preserve the Japanese YMCA and Angel Island!
Please visit www.partnershippreservation.com and vote to preserve the Japanese YMCA and Angel Island. The Japanese YMCA is occupied by the Nihonmachi Little Friends' Preschool and after-school programs. Angel Island is an American historical site; many Japanese and Chinese immigrants went through Angel Island before embarking on a new life in the United States.
The JACL Anti-Hate Webpage
The JACL Anti-Hate Webpage was recently updated! Check it out at http://www.jacl.org/antihate/index.html.
Renewal of the Voting Rights Act
President George W. Bush signed the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on Thursday, July 27th, officially extending the bill for 25 more years. The renewal of the VRA is a great victory for civil rights advocates, as it fights to establish and maintain the opportunity to vote for all American citizens. On July 21, 2006, the Senate voted to renew the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Earlier in July, the House passed the renewal of the Voting Rights Act.