In the years following World War II, a wave of about 20,000 Japanese Americans (JAs) resettled to Chicago after being incarcerated in War Relocation Authority “internment camps.” They were part of a government plan to disperse and assimilate Japanese Americans across the country.
Join the JACL Chicago's Next Generation Nikkei (NGN) for our FUNDRAISER and DEBUT at the Nisei Lounge! In the past year, our very first NGN board has built NGN into a full-fledged program led by and for Japanese American young adults.
Come join us on Sunday, October 20th from 4:30-6:30 at Bubbles Academy to celebrate Filipino American History Month! A portion of proceeds will benefit AFIRE Chicago, a local filipino immigration rights empowerment group.
Join OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates for a conversation with a panel of accomplished AAPI professional leaders from all over Chicago & from a range of industries
Bringing the descendants of history's greatest peace leaders to celebrate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on the 18th of October at The Field Museum.