Pharrell’s single “Entrepreneur (ft. Jay Z)” is an ode to black businesses. Storied snapshots of black entrepreneurs get elevated out of obscurity and placed center stage before the world. When TMG favorite, filmmaker Darryl Wharton-Rigby saw the video, which included a few notable figures from Japan’s Black community, he knew that he needed to broaden the scope of local individuals profiled in “Entrepreneur.” Enter Darryl’s “Japan Edition.” The music video is a montage of various successful Black businesses and I’m …
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Recently I interviewed with Mega of Mega Late Show podcast. It was for their “Temperature Check” series. We talked about my former music crew Stolen Music Imprint, writing, and “The Fire This Time.” Dr. Malachi Z. York sucked me into a wormhole and spit me into the real possibility of malware microchips floating in my high school cereal. Armand Hammer, Run The Jewels 4, and Jay Electronica get some looks. Listen to the chat below. Also I informally announced Humancloud …
On episode 8, the crew and I talk about labor strikes in pro sports for Black Lives Matter, voter suppression, and we celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, the beloved actor that played Black Panther and other memorable roles. Follow: Tracy Jones (The Microscopic Giant) @themicrogiant Paul Richardson @paulierhyme Maurice Shelton @mauriceshelton Mega @megalateshow …
I just wrote an article for Tokyo Weekender about Japanese Mothers of half-Black half-Japanese children living in Japan. Thanks to my wife, Haruki, Motto Richardson, and Hanako for talking to me. The response to my story has been instant and I appreciate you reading, sharing, and commenting. If you missed it, read the article here. Arrigatou Gozaimas. Peace. …
On yesterday’s show, the crew and I talked to activist, organizer, and podcaster Ayana Wyse about getting fired for being scary. But stereotypes be damned, Ayana’s the person that makes things happen like the June 7th Black Lives Matter protest in Osaka and founding the Black Creatives Japan community. If you’re a perspective dweller of these parts and you research Japan, you’re likely to come across her Kurly In Kansai podcast, which is a cache of information and insight about …
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