Uplifting Voices

Join us as we embark on a journey of remembrance and celebration, honoring the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans and the enduring legacy of resilience and creativity within the Black community. This year's Juneteenth Celebration, themed "Together We Stand," pays tribute to Dr. Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, and recognizes advocates for positive change in Japan. Through a month-long extravaganza filled with vibrant cultural expressions and meaningful activities, we invite you to stand in solidarity and embrace the richness of Black history and heritage. Together, let us walk hand in hand towards a future of equality, justice, and unity.

Afro-Mingei offers the priceless opportunity to experience major past works and never-seen-before new works created for this exhibition from a prominent practitioner of Black art, a domain that has been attracting growing interest from the international art world in recent years.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) has been making waves with its groundbreaking film and web series, "God Talks." The series explores the complex relationship between faith and culture among Black Millennials in the United States. Recently, the film has garnered attention in Japan, where it has sparked conversations about the intersection of religion, culture, and social issues.