About JACL Alaska
Vision
As a national civil rights organization, JACL strives to secure equal treatment and social justice for all.
Mission
The Japanese American Citizens League is a nation organization whose mission is to secure and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry. The leaders and members of the JACL also work to promote and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American Community.
Goals
JACL ALASKA will focus on the following national goals at the local level:
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SOCIAL JUSTICE
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To build and support grassroots mobilizations and policy reforms for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at the national, state and local levels that ensure the full attainment of civil liberties and equal access to the social, political and economic resources in our society.
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LEADERSHIP
To develop and continue to support new generation leaders from within our communities who will strengthen JACL's ability to lead, advocate, build coalitions and sustain the core values of our organization.
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EDUCATION
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To use the Japanese American experience of incarceration during WWII as one example of how hysteria and fear can wrongfully victimize any minority group.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Utilize social media to improve public visibility of JACL's activities and strengthen the JACL brand by engaging existing members and attracting new audiences with compelling content that is relevant to Japanese Americans, AAPIs and all Americans interested in promoting social justice.
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MEMBERSHIP
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To increase, to diversify and to maintain the current membership base of JACL.