Kyoka Jiro & The Soundtrack of Black Excellence: A Sonic Celebration of Culture, Justice & Personal Power
Rise Beyond Legacy x My Hero Academia Final Season Problogs
By Sterling, Founder of Black Cards Of History LLC
Introduction: Why Kyoka Jiro Resonates with the Mission
There’s something magnetic about Kyoka Jiro. She’s not flashy for the sake of being seen, but when she steps into a space—whether it’s with her guitar, her earbuds, or her courage—she fills the air with presence. When I think about how Black excellence can be honored not just through history books but through rhythm, resonance, and rebellion, I think of Kyoka. This blog entry is not just about a fictional hero—it’s about the real-world way she’d amplify the heartbeat of Black brilliance.
Section I: The Power of Heart, Not Hype
Kyoka Jiro has never been one to chase the spotlight. That’s what makes her so powerful. Her heart, her humility, and her undeniable musical talent would make her one of the strongest allies for Black History Month—not because she “has to,” but because she wants to. She’d know that the Black diaspora’s story is not just about tragedy—it’s about tenacity, triumph, and timeless influence.
Her contribution wouldn’t be performative. She’d pour soul into it.
Section II: A Music Showcase Rooted in History and Resistance
In my opinion, Jiro would go all in on curating a showcase—a living archive of rhythm and resistance. I imagine her booking UA’s performance hall for one unforgettable night of soul, funk, jazz, blues, hip hop, rock, and Afrobeat. She’d call it:
“From Chains to Chords: The Black Soundscape of Freedom.”
She would include:
- A live cover of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit, raw and chilling.
- A tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe—The Godmother of Rock & Roll—because Jiro knows women paved this road too.
- A collaborative performance with Tokoyami on bass honoring Funkadelic and Prince.
- An original piece—maybe even punk-fusion—dedicated to Breonna Taylor or Trayvon Martin, combining lyrics and sound to spotlight injustice and remembrance.
Through all this, she'd show that music is not just culture—it's protest. It’s protection. It’s proclamation.
Section III: The YouTube Assignment – The Soundtrack of Black History
If Jiro had a YouTube channel, her video for the Rise Beyond Legacy series would be nothing short of electrifying. Titled “The Soundtrack of Black History,” her video would interweave performance and education. Not a dry lecture, but a full-bodied immersive experience.
The video might start with her playing a stripped-down version of Redemption Song by Bob Marley, then pausing to explain how Marley’s music was resistance wrapped in melody. She’d move into a segment on Public Enemy and NWA, highlighting how hip-hop became the voice of the voiceless, confronting police brutality long before hashtags.
What would make her YouTube video shine is her ability to make you feel it. She wouldn’t just present facts—she’d embody them through the power of her art.
Section IV: Black Excellence Meets Personal Ambition
Here’s where Jiro inspires me the most. She reminds me that personal ambition doesn't have to mean stepping over others—it can mean lifting up histories and legacies as we rise. She would understand that economic justice isn’t just about wealth—it’s about recognizing who built the foundation, who still gets shut out, and how creativity itself can become a means of liberation.
Jiro would likely include in her showcase a spotlight on Black artists who were exploited by record labels—those who created billion-dollar industries with little to show for it. She’d address it not with pity, but with passion, challenging the industry while celebrating the genius that built it.
Final Thoughts: Amplifying the Past to Shape the Future
Kyoka Jiro would turn Black History Month into more than a commemoration. She’d turn it into an amplification. A reminder that Black artistry shaped the world we live in—and continues to.
What I love about Jiro is that she’d do it all while staying true to herself. No ego. No performance. Just presence, power, and purpose.
In honoring Black musicians, she’d be honoring her own journey too—as someone who understands that every note played is a story told. And when you tell stories with integrity? That’s legacy work.
Let’s rise with that energy.