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Inheritance
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Inheritance

204 The third episode of Pilgrimage, Manzanar, Memory, and Meaning

The third episode of Pilgrimage: Manzanar, Memory, and Meaning explores the theme of inheritance—what is passed down through memory, culture, and faith.

Host Elise Kaneshiro speaks with Dr. Johnny Ramírez-Johnson, Dr. Alex Jun, and Myles Haruki-Nelson, who each participated in the 2025 Manzanar Pilgrimage. Together, they discuss family legacy, intergenerational trauma, and the sacred responsibility of remembrance.

Through stories of migration, racial reconciliation, and hope, Inheritance reflects on how faith transforms our understanding of history and identity. The conversation weaves together history, theology, and pastoral care, offering a deeply personal look at what it means to hold—and heal—our collective past.

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This episode was recorded remotely from Pasadena, California, and is supported by the Asian American Christian History Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary and the K/T Foundation.

Celebrating Evergreen Baptist Church, LA’s 100th Anniversary

Intro and outro music by Daniel King and Benji Tseng.


Elise Hatsuko Kaneshiro is an artist and storyteller based on O‘ahu. A fifth-generation Japanese-Okinawan (Gosei) creative, she explores themes of faith, heritage, and identity through visual art and storytelling. She is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary and previously served as co-lead of Fuller’s Asian American Student Fellowship.

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