Welcome to the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League Website! Our chapter is dedicated to educating the public about the Japanese American experience, monitoring legislation affecting minority human and civil rights, addressing hate crimes and fostering Japanese American culture.
We invite you to browse the information provided here and to please consider becoming a member of our organization to support the rich cultural and historical heritage of Japanese Americans in Sonoma County, California.
The Angel Island Project is composed by Huang Ruo who was deeply inspired by poetry carved into the walls by detainees held at the Angel Island Immigration Station between 1910-1940. Purchase tickets here - oaklandballet.org/performances-events/angel_island_project/#purchasetickets![]()
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Ruo’s 80-minute oratorio is scored for a string quartet, 16 singers plus a narrator and has been transformed into a dance work, featuring 12 Oakland Ballet Company members and created by 7 Asian American Pacific Islander choreographers. Commissioned in 2020 by the Del Sol Quartet,
The Angel Island Project is composed by Huang Ruo who was deeply inspired by poetry carved into the walls by detainees held at the Angel Island Immigration Station between 1910-1940. Purchase tickets here - oaklandballet.org/performances-events/angel_island_project/#purchasetickets![]()
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Ruo’s 80-minute oratorio is scored for a string quartet, 16 singers plus a narrator and has been transformed into a dance work, featuring 12 Oakland Ballet Company members and created by 7 Asian American Pacific Islander choreographers. Commissioned in 2020 by the Del Sol Quartet,
Why We Fight: Activism in the Japanese American Community![]()
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The Japanese American community has a long history of standing up against injustice—and the fight isn’t over.![]()
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Join us for Why We Fight: Activism in the Japanese American Community, a free virtual panel and Q&A, to hear from passionate advocates from San Jose Nikkei Resisters who are fighting for all marginalized communities. Learn about ongoing advocacy efforts and how you can get involved in the movement for justice.![]()
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When: Saturday, March 29 @3 PM PST![]()
Where: Online – Free to Attend!![]()
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Hosted by the JACL NCWNP District Youth Board, this conversation is for anyone ready to make an impact—not just Japanese Americans. Together, we can build a more just and equitable future for all.
JAMsj "Letters from the Camps" Exhibit and Special Program on March 29![]()
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From JAMsj:![]()
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Join us as we celebrate the Letters from the Camp exhibit with a special program that provides deeper insights into the exhibit’s research and translation process. Project members will introduce the lives of the Ono family and their friends during incarceration, using materials that were not included in the exhibit due to space limitations. Additionally, we will share historical documents and artifacts that have surfaced since the exhibit’s launch.![]()
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Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025![]()
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Exhibit open until 5:00 PM)![]()
Location: JAMsj, 2nd Floor Activity Room![]()
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online via Zoom)![]()
Language: English (Japanese script available upon request)![]()
Admission: Free (Donations are welcomed!)![]()
Reserve your spot now: RSVP Form (In-person & Zoom)![]()
RSVP Form: JAMsj Rotating Exhibit Program
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Letters from the Camp Exhibit Program 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Program) 🏛 Location: Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj), 2nd Floor Activity Room ...