Join us and meet the amazing woman known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present when President Joe Biden signed the bill that established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday after her successful walking campaign and online petition that garnered over 1.5 million signatures for Juneteenth holiday awareness. She has received seven honorary […]
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Join us as we embark on a journey of remembrance and 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.
A rising star "highlife" band from Ghana, a "treasure trove of music and dance arts," captivating the world, is coming to Japan for the first time! Santrofi is a large young group based in Accra, the capital of Ghana, whose appeal is their modern sound of highlife, one of the main pillars of West African […]
When Janelle Wellons graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, she had no idea that it would spark the beginning of a 7 year career operating science instruments and spacecraft at the Moon, Saturn, and our own planet Earth. She is currently a Senior Mission Operations Engineer at ispace, […]
Following his visit to Japan in September for the Blue Note Jazz Festival, Nas, a legendary lyricist representing New York and the world , has announced that he will be holding a special solo live concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his music history-making masterpiece, "Illmatic"! Kanagawa 2024/9/20 (Fri) KT Zepp Yokohama GUEST YENTOWN […]
Self-Sabotaging: Why We Do It and How to Overcome the Self-Defeating Behaviors Click here to register for this event: https://tinyurl.com/SelfSabo This event is sponsored by the Bluff Clinic. This workshop, hosted by TELL Japan will dive into the intricate dynamics of self-sabotaging behaviors, exploring their underlying causes and the detrimental impact they can have on […]
Need Friday plans, and want to explore the Tokyo art scene, as well as support Black artists in Tokyo? Join Japanese artist Louis Terai and African artist Kefas Osi (CHIPHAS) for the opening ceremony of their new collaborative exhibition this Friday, July 26th, at Monkey Gallery, Daikanyama, Shibuya. Enjoy a fascinating art experience where the […]
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