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Lyle’s Jukebox

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Japan's Premier Disco Band!!! Playing all the funky disco hits of the 70's and beyond!
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Peyton the Artist

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Peyton is a Los Angeles-born painter whose work delves into the depths of self- examination and human experience. With a keen eye for blending realism, abstraction, and expressionism, Peyton infuses her portraits with intentionality, often incorporating unique materials like hand-sourced 24k gold foil from Venice, Italy.
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Gianni Lee

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GIANNI is a multidisciplinary artist based in New York whose work spans the realms of fashion, fine art, and music. Gianni’s work is heavily influenced by expressing the African America experience and Afrofuturism. Despite being a life-long artist, his ethos was ignited after being wrongfully arrested in 2017, driving him to use his art as a vehicle of empathy and understanding.
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JAZZ PIANIST, TONY SUGGS

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As the fifth pianist for the illustrious Count Basie Orchestra, he contributed his talents to the legacy of a 17-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble. With a vibrant musical history that includes collaborations with Nancy Wilson, Manhattan Transfer, Lady, and Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, his jazz performances span the spectrum from exhilarating swing to cutting-edge New York sounds.
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FREE FYRE

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Cameron L. Mitchell, Founder of Free Fyre and 2022 Poet Laureate of Murfreesboro, captivates audiences on stage and in classrooms across Tennessee, inspiring through creative workshops and transformative storytelling. Alongside him, Jazzmin D. Mitchell, Co-founder and Assistant Director, brings a fusion of social work and performing arts to stages nationwide, proving the boundless possibilities for community empowerment through artistry.
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Community Spaces

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Step into our stylish yet cozy lounge and immerse yourself in a world of possibilities. From casual meetups to thought-provoking workshops, we offer a diverse array of events and activities designed to inspire and engage. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and forge lasting friendships in our inviting atmosphere.
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gOD-Talk: Reimagining Faith in the 21st Century – Film Tour

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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is launching a multi-city film screening tour of the documentary film, gOD-Talk: Reimagining Faith in the 21st Century, including panel discussions exploring how and why African American millennials...
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Black Americans Living Abroad Reflect on Juneteenth Holiday

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Bangkok, Thailand — As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history. President...
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Black people of Japan, we need to talk.

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Last month, Ayana Wyse took the stage alongside five other Black panelists at a discussion in Tokyo’s Toranomon business district. Some backstory on Wyse: She has been living in Japan for 12 years, and during this time she founded Black...
Curly Hair

黒髪の子供のための夜間のヘッドラッピングの儀式

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健康で幸せな髪で新しい一日を迎えるために、その前夜からの準備が重要です。美しい黒い髪を持つお子様を育てる日本のお母様方へ、就寝前のヘアケアルーティンは単なる手順ではなく、絆を深め、髪の健康を促進するチャンスです。一緒に楽しみながら取り組める就寝前のルーティンをご紹介しましょう。
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