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Hirasaki National Resource Center : Resources : Directory Information ResourcesAsian American Arts and Media, Inc. Aims to develop public appreciation of Asian American creativity in media, design, literary, visual and performing arts. Sponsors various arts ad media projects in the Washington, D.C. area. Publishes a newsletter, AAMPLITUDE. Asian American Curriculum Project, Inc. (AACP) Develops, promotes and disseminates Asian American educational materials. Publishes a catalog one time a year and a Spring supplement of Asian American publications available for purchase. Asian American Resource Workshop (AASW) Documents and promotes the history, cultures, and issues of Asian Americans and works with the community in developing resources for organizing and education. Conducts lectures, workshops and conferences dealing with the history and issues of the Asian American community, maintains a library and publishes a monthly calendar and newsletter eight times a year. Asian Pacific
Resource Center Provides information about ethnic groups from the Asian Pacific countries, with emphasis on the social, historical and cultural aspects of the peoples of the Asian Pacific countries. Center for Japanese American Studies Volunteer organization which promotes innovative approaches to learning about the Japanese American experience. Sponsors monthly forums and educational programs. The Japan Foundation Center for Global
Partnership Promotes collaboration between Japan and the United States with the goal of fulfilling shared global responsibilities and contributing to improvements in the world's welfare. Enhances dialogue and interchange between Japanese and American citizens on a wide range of issues, thereby improving bilateral relations. Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) A non-profit, educational and civil rights advocacy organization representing Americans of Japanese ancestry. A national volunteer organization with over 100 local chapters; publishes a weekly newspaper The Pacific Citizen. Major district headquarters in the District of Columbia, Seattle (Pacific Northwest), San Francisco (Northern California), Los Angeles (Pacific Southwest), Fresno (Central California) and Chicago (Midwest). Japanese American Citizens League, San Diego Chapter In addition to addressing civil rights and community concerns, the San Diego area JACL provides scholarships, educational and cultural programs for the community. Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) Japanese Association Seeks to advance understanding of the role and mission of Japanese living in the United States, Brazil, and Japan through demonstrating the character and pacifism of the Japanese. Japanese Coordinating Council Informs and coordinates activities of the San Diego Japanese American community. Leads programs of outreach to Japan's naval visits to San Diego. Japanese-Speaking Society of America (JSSA) Seeks to disseminate accurate information concerning Japanese culture and society in the United States, to encourage the learning of Japanese and to improve relations between Americans and Japanese through mutual understanding. Publishes a quarterly newsletter and has chapters in Mountain View, Stockton, and Sacramento. Japan Pacific Resource Network A non-profit, bilingual,international educational organization based in Berkeley and Tokyo. Provides educational programs through research, publications, consultations, forums, advocacy, and exchange projects in the areas of civil rights, corporate social responsibility and Japan-Pacific affairs. Manzanar Committee Non-profit, educational organization staffed entirely by volunteers that organizes the annual pilgrimage to the former site of the Manzanar National Historic Site. National Association of Japanese Canadians
(NAJC) A non-profit organization dedicated to the development Japanese Canadian community and identity and to the promotion of civil and human rights. The National Association of Japanese Canadians has fourteen chapters nation-wide. National Coalition for Redress and Reparations (NCRR) Educates future generations about the relocation camp experience of World War II by sponsoring educational programs and activities. Monitors redress payments, the eligibility process, assists individuals eligible for redress, supports civil rights efforts and opposes violence and discrimination aimed at minorities. Publishes NCRR Banner on a periodic basis. Office of Redress Administration (ORA)http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ora/main.html U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division P.O. Box 66260 Washington, DC 20035-6260 This site has been set up to aid in locating all persons potentially eligible for redress and to provide information on the program to the public. |