Aisha Fukushima
Aisha Fukushima is a Public Speaker, Singer-Songwriter, and Facilitator who founded RAPtivism (Rap Activism) in 2009, a hip-hop project spanning 20 countries and four continents. She continues to amplify universal efforts for freedom and justice. A multilingual, multiracial African American Japanese woman, she has conducted lectures and performances worldwide, including in the United States, Sweden, Belarus, Nepal, Senegal, Jerusalem, Kazakhstan, and beyond. With over 20 years of cultural activism experience, Fukushima strategically operates at the crossroads of social justice and the arts. Her work has been highlighted by prominent platforms such as Oprah Magazine, TEDx, KQED Public Television, and others.
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