PSW Welcomes Kristin Fukushima as the new Public Policy Coordinator

The JACL Pacific Southwest District is pleased to welcome Kristin Fukushima as the new Public Policy Coordinator for the District. Kristin will coordinate the districts work in promoting immigrant rights, and advocating for the Asian Pacific Islander voice to be heard in the push for comprehensive immigration reform. Kristin will also carry out advocacy for Little Tokyo community preservation and a multitude of other civil rights issues.

Kristin previously interned as the West LA Chapter Intern and through the Nikkei Community Internship. Graduating from Pomona College this past Spring, Fukushima studied Sociology and Asian American Studies. She was active on Pomona’s campus with various student organizations such as the Asian American Mentoring Program, the Students of Color Alliance, the Women’s Union, Workers Support Committee, Power Dynamics Awareness Club, the Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies, and others. While still in school, she also became involved with Little Tokyo, and wrote her senior thesis on its history and (re)development as a member of J-Town Voice.

PSW kicks off membership Drive for Summer 2009

Join our exciting membership drive as we push for more members to join JACL- support our youth programs and get involved with civil rights and cultural events in local chapters!

Project: Community! Finishes the Second Annual Program!

Every Tuesday night during the summer of 2009 14 high school students gathered to learn about Little Tokyo, Asian American movements, and the strength of community organizing. Click the title to see their final project murals!

PSW Supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Comprehensive Immigration Reform is the next big thing on the Hill for our Congress this year. With families being separated due to out-of-date immigration systems and red tape, inhumane measures for immigration enforcement, How can YOU become involved and make a change?

Come Meet PSW's New Interns this Summer

With our three summer interns working on our high school youth program, our membership rive, and our public policy advocacy work, we're looking ahead towards an exciting summer.