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Dr. Opal Lee announces Inaugural International “Opal’s Walk for Freedom” in Tokyo, Japan.

On May 21st, 2024 Dr. Opal Lee, the renowned activist often referred to as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," visited the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo...

Vincento & Gospel Square

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.

Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, to Receive 8th Honorary Doctorate

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Let’s Talk About It with Dr. Opal Lee

Join us and meet the amazing woman known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Ms. Opal Lee was present when President Joe Biden signed the...

Lyle’s Jukebox

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

Peyton the Artist

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.

Gianni Lee

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.

JAZZ PIANIST, TONY SUGGS

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.

FREE FYRE

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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