Membership

The JACL relies upon membership dues and donations to continue its work. Your membership allows you to continue to make civil rights history, connect with the Japanese American Community, invest in our youth and students, and unlock membership perks.

BE A MEMBER

BE A MEMBER

BE A MEMBER

Why Become a JACL Member?

Your membership matters! As a member, you’ll join a community of thousands of JACL members who believe in social justice, cultural and historical preservation, and empowering communities.

Your membership allows you to:

Continue to Make Civil Rights History

  • Protect civil and human rights through grassroots activism
  • Support access to quality education on Japanese American and Asian American history for students and politicians
  • Aid the work of our D.C. advocacy office with the Stop Hate Crimes Program, Civil Rights Coalitions, and more

Connect with the Japanese American Community

  • Join one of your 100+ local chapters in the U.S. & Japan
  • Advocate for key Japanese American, AAPI, and minority-centered issues and policies
  • Access networking events, Japanese cultural activities, and digital and in-person programs (including leadership conferences in Washington, D.C. and our annual National Convention and Gala)

Invest in Our Youth and Students

  • Educate and empower the next generation of leaders through our youth programs
  • JACL Scholarships up to $5,000
  • Kakehashi Project – delegation trip to Japan
  • Internships & fellowships
  • Leadership summit in Washington, D.C.
  • National Youth/Student Council

Unlock JACL Membership Perks

  • Stay up to date on community happenings with your copy of our newspaper, the Pacific Citizen
  • Visit the Japanese American National Museum for free 
  • Enjoy discounted tickets to our annual Convention
  • Benefit from discounted AARP Membership
  • Gain access to the JACL Credit Union

Membership Perks

  • NStay up to date on community happenings with your copy of our newspaper, Pacific Citizen
  • NVisit the Japanese American National Museum for free
  • NEnjoy discounted tickets to our annual Convention
  • NBenefit from discounted AARP Membership
  • NGain access to the JACL Credit Union

* Membership does not guarantee acceptance to these insurance programs.

The JACL depends on membership dues and donations to sustain its mission. By joining, you help make civil rights history, strengthen ties with the Japanese American community, support youth and students, and enjoy
exclusive member benefits.

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