4th Annual Juneteenth Gala 2025: A Special Thank You

Dear Friends,

On behalf of Legacy Foundation Japan, thank you for making the 4th Annual Juneteenth Gala an unforgettable celebration. Many of you shared that it was our best yet—and we wholeheartedly agree.

We’re honored to have shared the evening with so many of you and are especially grateful to our distinguished honorees:

• Kyle Sexton – Legacy in Motion Award

• Professor Michael Williams – Access Reimagined Award

• Eric L. Robinson – Legacy Vanguard Award

To our volunteers, speakers, entertainers, models, sponsors, and the incredible team and caterers at our host hotel—thank you. Your support brought this year’s theme, “The Family Reunion: The Beauty That Is You,” to life. The hotel’s hospitality and beautifully presented food added warmth and elegance to the evening.

A heartfelt thank you to our glam and fashion teams:

• Martiya Johnson (Powder & Prosecco), Abdul Bedford (Foreign Cutz), Mika Takei (Jambo) Blink, Pro Braiders Academy and the makeup team
  

• Fashion stylist: Breanna Bennett

• Designers: T-Michael, FUBU, Wazami, and GaMi Lew

Your artistry and creativity helped us celebrate Black excellence in style.

Whether you were on stage, behind the scenes, or supporting from afar—your contribution was vital. Thank you for being part of this powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and community.

With gratitude,
Legacy Foundation Japan