House and Hip Hop dancer Brooklyn Terry talks about the first Speakeasy since the pandemic hit Japan, raising kids here, starting @jp4blacklives, raising Japan’s awareness about racism in its own country, and Japanese rapper Awich’s use of the word “nigger.” It was an engaging and fun conversation about serious matters. Thanks again, Terry for coming through. I want to give a big hug and thank you to our comrade and podcast family member, the bright and beautiful “Bernie.” To give …
Author: Tracy Jones
The Fire This Time featuring Brooklyn Terry Posted by Tracy Jones on Monday, July 6, 2020 Follow:Brooklyn Terry @brooklynterryTracy Jones (The Microscopic Giant) @themicrogiantPaul Richardson @paulierhymeMaurice Shelton @mauricesheltonMega @megalateshow …
We’re proud to announce that The Fire This Time podcast, Episode 4, will feature pioneering dancer and hip-hop ambassador Brooklyn Terry. He’ll be our guest this Tuesday, July 7 @10am (JST). Representing the BK, Terry Wright has lived in Japan since 2006. He is a pioneering House and Hip Hop dancer. He’s appeared on TV and toured internationally with Will Smith, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim, Da Brat and the late Whitney Houston. In Japan he’s worked with some local Hip …
Here’s my latest, Eye: Notes to a Poet. I wrote about Care Bears, Public Enemy, white Jesus, writer Kiese Laymon, space travel, Brer Rabbit, and artist Sheena Rose. Painter Titus Kaphar contributed a poem and painting. To say that this a big deal or a high honor is an understatement. These people are like Gods to me. I am beside myself. It never occurred to me that I’d ever write about becoming a writer. I always thought that talking about …
I’m honored to announce that on July 1 at 7pm (EST) I’ll be having a live conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Terence Nance, creator of the wildly creative movie “An Oversimplification of Her Beauty” and the HBO show “Random Acts of Flyness.” For those in Japan, the event will be on July 2 at 8am. Join us on ZoomZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/3dIx0XzMeeting ID: 872 2968 0994Password: flyness For other details, please check The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporian Arts at http://mocadadigital.org. Below, …
