Japanese Were Sold As Slaves
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Japanese Were Sold As Slaves

A look at Japan's interaction with people of the African Diaspora during the 7th, 12th, 16th, 18th and 20th Centuries.

Learn about Africans and Black Americans; African samurais, the first American to set foot in Japan, and also the influence of the Negro Leagues on Japanese baseball.

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Black History in Japan: Did You Know?
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Black History in Japan: Did You Know?

It is time to bring to light long-ignored Japanese readings of African American history, literature, and struggle and investigate why the story of Japanese interactions with African Americans has been muted rather than celebrated.

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