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 bicultural experiences across generations.

New Perspectives: Denver and Hawaiʻi

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.