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Yasuke
Chadwick Boseman Tapped To Play Japan's First Black Samurai, Yasuke
“The legend of Yasuke is one of history’s best-kept secrets,” the "Black Panther" star said of the role.
By
Kimberly Yam
Forgotten Tale Of Japan's First Black Samurai Bound For The Big Screen
By
Carla Herreria Russo
Forgotten Tale Of Japan's First Black Samurai Bound For The Big Screen
The Japanese revered the African former slave in the 16th century.
By
Carla Herreria Russo
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