"Blowing out someone else's candle doesn't make yours shine any brighter."
Harmony was born and raised in Okinawa, Japan. She is the proud daughter of a Nigerian father, and a Japanese mother. At an early age, Harmony became increasingly aware of her looks and ethnicity, after being severely bullied in traditional Japanese school. It had a huge impact on her mental health, and it escalated to a point where she had to be transferred to a new school. Tune in to this episode to learn more about what it’s like to be Black in Japan, what racism and discrimination looks like in Asia, and the negative effects of bullying on children.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, you can find helpful resources on the official "Stop Bullying" website: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now
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