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Go For Broke National Education Center
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2015
Go For Broke National Education Center is a Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Japanese American soldiers of World War II. Our mission is to educate and inspire character and equality through the virtue and valor of our World War II American veterans of Japanese ancestry.
Learn more at www.goforbroke.org
Follow us at goforbrokenationaleducationcenter/
Learn more at www.goforbroke.org
Follow us at goforbrokenationaleducationcenter/
Go For Broke Monument 25th Anniversary Virtual Tribute
Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) presents its annual hallmark event marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Go For Broke Monument located in historic downtown Los Angeles' Little Tokyo. Watch this special tribute honoring the Go For Broke spirit and legacy of the Japanese American soldiers of WWII, and the relevance of their legacy to the social dynamics our nation faces today.
The program is hosted by David Ono, ABC7 News Anchor and member of GFBNEC Board of Directors. Additional speakers featured include Nisei veterans and descendants, Torchbearers, Go For Broke Journalism high school students, programming partners and past and current GFBNEC leadership. The video begins with the "Honor A Veteran" digital tributes submitted by family and friends of the Nisei WWII veterans.
Help us continue to share their legacy and make a gift today at goforbroke.org. Visit our website to learn more about this important American story!
The program is hosted by David Ono, ABC7 News Anchor and member of GFBNEC Board of Directors. Additional speakers featured include Nisei veterans and descendants, Torchbearers, Go For Broke Journalism high school students, programming partners and past and current GFBNEC leadership. The video begins with the "Honor A Veteran" digital tributes submitted by family and friends of the Nisei WWII veterans.
Help us continue to share their legacy and make a gift today at goforbroke.org. Visit our website to learn more about this important American story!
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Spectrum News: Go For Broke Plaza breaks ground in Little Tokyo
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A big thank you to Spectrum News 1 SoCal for this great in depth piece about the Go For Broke Plaza and First Street North Residences project, featuring GFBNEC President, Mitchell Maki, Little Tokyo Service Center's Executive Director, Erich Nakano, and Little Tokyo Community Council - LTCC's Managing Director, Kristin Fukushima! For more information on this innovative mixed-use development tha...
Hidden Histories of World War II
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Go For Broke National Education Center was proud to recently partner with the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai`i, Pacific Historic Parks, the Matsunaga Institute for Peace, the National Park Service and the Hawai`i Council for the Humanities to create an educator's institute titled, "Hidden Histories of World War II.” Fourteen educators from the State of Hawai`i participated in the institute w...
22nd Annual Evening of Aloha Gala
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We invite you to watch Go For Broke National Education Center’s (GFBNEC) 22nd Annual Evening of Aloha Gala held on September 23, 2023 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites. Over 400 guests gathered to honor and celebrate the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the Japanese American soldiers of WWII. Please watch and share this moving tribute with friends and families. The Gala is GFBNEC’s l...
2023 NATIONAL TORCHBEARER CONVENING
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In conjunction with its new NextGen programming, and as part of its National Torchbearers Program, Go For Broke National Education Center held its inaugural Torchbearer National Convening in Los Angeles. From June 22 - June 25, 2023, young adults from Hawai’i, Colorado, Illinois, Vermont and California gathered to hear individuals who spoke their truths about identity, social issues and the nee...
Dr Mitchell Maki in conversation with David Ono on ABC 7 LA
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Thank you to @abc7LA for having our president, Dr Mitchell Maki, on for Memorial Day to discuss the legacy, courage and sacrifice of the Nisei soldiers. Also a big thank you anchor David Ono for the great discussion about why their story is largely ignored in history books and what we can do to change that.
2023 Go For Broke Monument Anniversary Virtual Tribute
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2023 Go For Broke Monument Anniversary Virtual Tribute We invite you to watch this special anniversary of when our humble, but determined, Nisei veterans presented the Go For Broke Monument to the City of Los Angeles on June 5, 1999. Their hope was that the Monument would forever stand as a reminder of the 33,000 Japanese American men and women who valiantly served our nation at all costs. The ...
LTND Tamlyn Tomita
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As part of GFBNEC’s "Living the Nisei Dream" video series, this third episode features Japanese American actor, Tamlyn Tomita, in conversation with host Sierra Katow. From being crowned the 1984 Nisei Week Queen in Los Angeles to her acting roles in "Karate Kid II," "Picture Bride" and "Joy Luck Club" to her most recent roles in "The Good Doctor" and "Cobra Kai," Tamlyn shares her perspective o...
Heroes Among US - U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps
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In tribute to National Women’s History month and to the brave women who have served and continue to serve our country, we share this special video featuring three Japanese American Cadet Nurse Corps nurses. In their efforts to prove their loyalty as Americans, Alice Noguchi Kanagaki, Kiyo Sato and Mary Tamura share their personal stories and unique experiences. In 2022, we filmed their oral his...
Hawai'i-born MOH recipient recalls mindset during action
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Technical Sergeant Yukio Okutsu is noted for his extraordinary heroism in action on April 7,1945, on Mount Belvedere, Italy. While his platoon was halted by the crossfire of three machine guns, Yuiko single-handedly charged at the enemy and enabled his platoon to resume its assault on a vital objective. The courageous performance of Yukio against formidable odds was an inspiration to all. In th...
MOH recipient shares meaning behind recognition
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George T. Sakato distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on October 29,1944, on hill 617 in the vicinity of Biffontaine, France. By continuously ignoring enemy fire, and by his gallant courage and fighting spirit, he turned impending defeat into victory and helped his platoon complete its mission. In this clip, George recalls the motivation and meaning behind receiving the Meda...
HEROES AMONG US: Why Did They Serve?
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Presented as part of the 2022 Evening of Aloha Gala Dinner program held on November 5, 2022, this video features the personal voices of nine Nisei veterans reflecting on why they wanted to serve during WWII. Each interview is among the close to 1,100 Hanashi Oral History interviews housed within GFBNEC's digital archives. Featured in this powerful video compilation are: Ron Oba, 442nd RCT; Hide...
Medal of Honor Recipient Joe Hayashi
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At Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC), we share the stories of the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the American WWII soldiers of Japanese ancestry. In this new episode of GFBNEC's "Heroes Among Us" series, we feature the story of Private Joe Hayashi who bravely served in the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team and whose heroism earned him a Medal of Honor, the highest military ...
2022 Go For Broke Journalism Institute
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In the summer of 2022, Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) piloted the Go For Broke Journalism Institute which brought together high school students to learn about the Japanese American WWII soldiers’ story, and also provide first-rate journalistic instruction.The result was a partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association, LA Chapter (AAJA-LA) and LAUSD’s Downtown Busi...
Nisei WWII Soldier's Holiday in the Segregated South
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Nisei WWII Soldier's Holiday in the Segregated South
GFBNEC - SPECIAL RENDITION OF AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
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GFBNEC - SPECIAL RENDITION OF AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Nisei veteran recalls being told he must prove his loyalty
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Nisei veteran recalls being told he must prove his loyalty
From the Rescue of the Lost Battalion to the fight that continues today.
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From the Rescue of the Lost Battalion to the fight that continues today.
442nd veteran reflects on his message to future generations
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442nd veteran reflects on his message to future generations
Ray Nosaka, 100th Btn. veteran talks about his secret mission training attack dogs on Cat Island.
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Ray Nosaka, 100th Btn. veteran talks about his secret mission training attack dogs on Cat Island.
100th veteran, Robert Takashige, shares his role in the top secret military dog training mission
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100th veteran, Robert Takashige, shares his role in the top secret military dog training mission
MIS Veteran discusses his work on the top-secret Manhattan Project
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MIS Veteran discusses his work on the top-secret Manhattan Project
Shig Kizuka, 442nd RCT, shares his visit to Poston and thoughts on volunteering
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Shig Kizuka, 442nd RCT, shares his visit to Poston and thoughts on volunteering
Norman Ikari, 442nd RCT, recalls racial discrimination during visit to Poston
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Norman Ikari, 442nd RCT, recalls racial discrimination during visit to Poston
Frank Inami, MIS, shares reason for volunteering from Jerome
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Frank Inami, MIS, shares reason for volunteering from Jerome
Fred Kitada, 442nd RCT, recalls Presidential Unit Citation Ceremony
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Fred Kitada, 442nd RCT, recalls Presidential Unit Citation Ceremony
23rd Go For Broke Monument Anniversary Tribute - Keynote Speaker Sela Masaki
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23rd Go For Broke Monument Anniversary Tribute - Keynote Speaker Sela Masaki