Last night, at a different time then we usually broadcast, we had Japan Times columnist Baye McNeil. Getting a chance to talk to him was like swinging around the final stretch to complete a full circle. Three years after moving to Tokyo, I discovered McNeil through a former co-worker talking about him in reference to micro aggressions. Baye was humble, open, and gracious with his time and intellect. We talked about journalism’s potential to affect change, the impact of George …
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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 …
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 the latest podcast from The Fire This Time podcast, featuring Paul Richardson, Bernadette “Bernie” Benjamin, Mega of The Mega Late Show podcast, and Maurice Shelton. On FB the show was broadcasted live, Tuesday, June 23. We talk about the cultural significance of the Black Lives Matter protests in Japan, the actual applications of reparations, J.Cole’s track “Snow On The Bluff” about rapper Noname, her response, and we let yall know what we’ve been up to. Thank you to all …
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