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JACL Praises President's Position on Marriage EqualityMay 11, 2012 Washington, D.C. -- The JACL praised President Barack Obama for his support of marriage equality for same sex couples. The organization commended the President for his historic stance as the first President to recognize the rights of same sex couples to marry. President Obama Speaks at APAICS EventMay 9, 2012 Washington, D.C. -- President Barack Obama spoke to a large gathering at the 18th Annual Gala Awards Dinner for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. The President spoke of the importance of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in this country and mentioned his upbringing in Hawaii. JACL Saddened at Passing of James MurakamiMay 2, 2012 San Francisco – Leaders and members of the JACL were saddened by the passing of James Murakami, past JACL National President, on April 28, 2012. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Margarette; son Alan (Renee); daughter Kimiye; grandchildren Michael, Mark, Danny, Ray; sister Fuji Kamatani, and many relatives and friends. Presidential Medal of Freedom to be Awarded Posthumously
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San Francisco, CA - Priscilla Ouchida of Sacramento has been named the new National Executive Director of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). She has served the organization in many volunteer capacities, including two terms as National Vice President for General Operations from 1988 to 1992. Ms. Ouchida will begin her duties effective March 1, 2012, on a part-time basis at the JACL Headquarters in San Francisco as the National Executive Director Elect.
June 7 - 10, 2012
Collegiate DC Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C.
July 5-8, 2012
43rd Annual
JACL National Convention
Hyatt Regency
Bellevue, WA
September 27, 2012
National JACL Gala
J.W. Marriott
Hotel
Washington, D.C.
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