JACL Signs onto Prop 8 Amicus
This press release was sent this morning from NCWNP Regional Director Patty Wada. For more information on how you can get involved in these issues, e-mail Nakayoshi at nakayoshi.ncwnp@gmail.com or contact the JACL NCWNP Regional Director Patty Wada via phone at (415) 345-1075 or e-mail ncwnp@jacl.org. JACL SUPPORTS INVALIDATION OF PROPOSITION 8 SAN FRANCISCO, CA […]
Asian American Heritage Night with the Warriors and Nakayoshi!
Remember to get your tickets to Asian American Heritage Night with the Golden State Warriors through Nakayoshi! Not only do you get a great discount, but you also help us determine what is needed for a Japanese American Heritage Night. Helping us is good, Japanese American Heritage is good, watching the Warriors play b-ball is […]
JACL WILL CONTINUE TO PRESS FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
The National Japanese American Citizens League issued the following press release today stating their continuing support for marriage equality. The fight is not over and both JACL and Nakayoshi will not stop until specific groups are no longer systematically marginalized in our society. For more information on how you can get involved in these issues, […]
Get out there and Vote!
The day has finally arrived. Today is the day where your voice, your vote, will be counted to decide who will lead our country over the next 4 years, and so much more. Having witnessed one of the most exciting and captivating political races this country has ever seen, for the past two years since […]
Spotlight #6 – Emily Leach
Full Name: Emily Yukiko LeachAge: 26Profession: Formerly Interactive Marketing, Transitioning to NursingA Few of My Favorite Things: Planetariums, Rainy Weather, Audrey Hepburn, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Zombie Contingency Plans, Japanese Dramas and NapsPower Animal: The Sqwerl Now it’s my turn to apologize for taking so long to put my piece on the blog. Or, perhaps I […]
Get Involved: NJAHS Day Of Remembrance 2009
Nakayoshi received an email notification that the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) is having their first Planning Session for their Day of Remembrance 2009 this Sunday. If you can and want to get more involved, stop on by or contact Executive Director Rosalyn Tonai at rtonai@njahs.org for more information. Planning Session for Day of […]
APIA Vote Wants Your Help Protecting Voter’s Rights
Our friends at APIA Vote need your help, if you’re available and want to be more involved, check out the opportunities they’re offering! Immediate action needed if you’re interested, so check it out or pass it along to people who may be interested. Are you a California Attorney, Law Student, and/or Volunteer Looking to help […]
Vow To Vote No on Prop. 8 – Equality for All
No matter how you look at it, Proposition 8 is discriminatory and hateful. By using your voice and vowing to Vote No on Prop. 8 this coming election, you can help send a message that Californians wont tolerate the law dictating and defining who we love and our right to choose who we share our […]
September General Monthly Meeting – Sunday, Sept. 28th
It’s that time of the month again! Nakayoshi is having their general monthly meeting this coming Sunday @ the SF JACL Headquarter building. General meetings are used to plan and brainstorm upcoming events, socials and volunteer activities. For the next few months, Nakayoshi has a few projects up their sleeve, so come out and give […]
National AIDS Memorial Grove Volunteer Appreciation Day
On Saturday, September 20th, Nakayoshi members joined the San Francisco JACL Chapter in volunteering at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park to plant over a thousand donated plants (a variety of grasses and lavender) on their Volunteer Appreciation Day. Gray and overcast, it was a typical San Francisco morning when Nakayoshi members […]