Website of the week: Japanese American Citizens League
One of the blogging trends I’d like to implement is treating my blog like a newspaper or magazine. Both have regular features, which helps keep the publication current, and helps the publisher think of what to write next.
I’ll be featuring websites or links that I find during my internet travels, and hopefully you’ll check them out and let us know what you think.
This week I found out about the Japanese American Citizens League. This non-profit civil rights organization is based out of Los Angeles, California, and began before World War II. I particularly like that the group honors a Woman of the Year, pays homage to its elders, and even offers a scholarships to at-risk youth.
The JACL is dedicated to promoting and preserving the values and culture of Japanese Americans, and they do so much for the community as a whole.
Even more impressive, the Downtown Los Angeles JACL fought for, and won, compensation for Japanese Americans that were wrongfully put in U.S. concentration camps during WWII. At the same time, tens of thousands of Japanese Americans volunteered their services as soldiers during the war. The JACL is hoping to get the U.S. Postal Service to honor these brave men with a commemorative stamp.
Take a look at the Downtown Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League site to learn more. The history of this group of Americans is rich, and as I always say, you can never learn too much. My thanks to George for telling me about this amazing organization.
Stay tuned for next week’s website or link of the week. Please let us know what you enjoyed about this one.
The JACL, outstanding citizens and all they may be, but have exactly what connection to freelance writing? (Not that I’m complaining. More than happy to read anything you write. )
I just think the JACL is worth writing about, so writing a review of their site is, well, writing.
I’m just adding more to my blog. I’ll try to keep it on-topic, but again, I’m not sure that I have a specific topic anymore.
I’m sure the JACL had to do a lot of writing, though, to do all the good they’ve done/are doing.
You like keeping me on my toes, don’t you Mr. Ling?
I think it’s great that you do a website of the week. JACL is very interesting. I work for a non-profit that has a unique mission about protecting the nighttime environment. If you ever get a chance, please check it out. The site is www.darksky.org. I hope I don’t sound like I’m advertising! I’m just very excited to show it off because I whole-heartedly believe in its mission (duh, or I wouldn’t work here right?). I hope you have been doing well. I still have to get back to Whole Foods and buy some more of that delicious coffee/tea stuff that was such a hit in my house.
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had a quick look at that site..
it didn’t load in first hit…had to do a couple of refeshes..
frankly speaking I expected a better site with more flashy looks
nice review though
Great information. It’s great that the JACL is helping folks keep their heritage alive.
Thanks for the info. I really enjoy your site.