Sharing Stories Around The Table

Featuring intimate conversations that examine the significance and influence of the Japanese American WWII veterans’ story from an intergenerational and multi-ethnic perspective.

I Feel With My Heart: The Story of Fernando Sosa Masuda

The premiere of GFBNEC’s Sharing Stories Around the Table series highlights Fernando Sosa Masuda, a Japanese-Mexican American WWII veteran of the 442nd, as he reflects on identity and belonging. Host Maya Hernandez and guest Mia Lopez also explore their own bi-cultural experiences across generations.

New Perspectives: Denver and Hawai'i

This episode of Sharing Stories Around the Table features next-gen Nikkei voices and visits to key sites in Denver, Honolulu, and Maui, highlighting the enduring legacy of Japanese American communities and veterans.

New Perspectives: Los Angeles Torchbearers

This Sharing Stories Around the Table episode spotlights a conversation in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, where GFBNEC Torchbearers and President Mitch Maki discuss how the Nisei soldiers' legacy continues to inspire diverse communities.