Jessie Kikuchi, an NCI 2005 intern, works diligently at her desk in the Japanese American Citizens League Pacific Southwest (JACL PSW) District office.

"Informed by the history and experience of the Japanese American community, The mission of the JACL Pacific Southwest District is… 

To advocate for civil rights and a vibrant community (economically, socially and culturally) through empowerment and activism for Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disenfranchised communities."

JACL PSW hosts a number of youth programs in Little Tokyo such as Camp Musubi, Bridging Communities, and the Collegiate Japanese American Internship.

For more info, visit: http://www.jaclpsw.org/Welcome.html
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NCI 2005 Jessie Kikuchi Interns at JACL PSW

NCI 2005 Jessie Kikuchi interns at JACL PSW

2005

Photo courtesy of NCI program