Black Gold: A Celebration of Black Artists in Japan

What is the Black Gold project?

Black Gold was conceived with the goal of celebrating Black creatives in Japan whose success stories often go unheard, creating a stronger relationship between the Japanese and Black communities, and eventually increasing the amount of Black students who study abroad.

This project was created by Cameron Peagler. Photographer, interviewer, change-maker, and project leader, you can learn more about him in the interview following this article.

Originally a long term photography project that involved photographing and interviewing Black creatives all around Japan, the project culminated in a showcase event in Tokyo, as well as three exhibitions in universities across America. The project can be accessed on its creator’s website and his Instagram.

The Black Gold showcase is described on the website as “a community event in Japan that provides an immersive cultural exchange opportunity with the creatives and entrepreneurs.”

This article was published in partnership with AJET’s CONNECT magazine.