Being A Lawyer in Japan (Black in Japan) | MFiles

In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Attorney-at-Law, Annette Eddie-Callagain. Annette has been practising law in Japan for over twenty five years. She is licensed to practice law in both the U.S. and Japan and along with having her own practice here in Japan, she also lectures at the University of RyuKyu Law School in Okinawa. This episode chronicles her inspiring journey of being a lawyer in Japan. Watch to hear her story.
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[@monicalewis-schmidt8821]

Amazing! Her intention to help others, generosity, faith perserverence and determination are greatly inspiring!!! Thank you 💖

[@pingaco2002]

Do you know her Japanese proficiency level? I'd love to know.

[@roamiblu1833]

I'm getting towards the end of your interview and what she said towards the end of her story stood out to me: "If I had seen the big picture early on I would have said there's no way I could do that by myself but you see it was one hurdle after and another..." I know what my big picture looks like. But my problem is I'm looking too much at the big picture and losing focus. What I need to do is look at the big picture, which I've done, and focus on clearing the small hurdles to get there. Thank you for interviewing her. As always, your interviews helps me focus on the small hurdles to get to my big picture.

[@eddenoy321]

Excellent interview and a rare story. Thumbs up for this.

[@Markver1]

@19:25 That law school should be sending interns every semester to learn from this amazing woman. One or more of them is bound to fall in love with Japan and want to take over her practice when she retires. She did all of the pioneering work and it would be a shame if her practice just evaporated when she retires.

[@christopherhorruitiner9427]

Don't be fooled by how she deflects her lifetime achievements on the good of others. Don't underestimate her own agency in becoming what she is today. This woman is not of this world when it comes to persistence. Much respect.

[@vianjelos]

Thats actually the japanese way..its seen as rude to take compliements or to outright state your accomplishments so you have to down play them to "save face" its really weird for americans because we are used to being allowed to be proud of our acomplishments.

[@claudettestewart3711]

@@vianjelos I was wondering that whilst watching; thanks for explaining 👍🏿😊

[@DendyJungle]

Christopher Horruitiner the happiest people look at the good things that happened to them. Of course she faced many difficulties but she knows it’s not important to focus on them now

[@HarlequinDolls]

She makes things happen which is a mark for all amazing people. They see a problem and even if they don’t know how to fix initially they find a way. She worked hard to find out how she could help. How many would have given up after the first, second, or third misdirect. I truly hope she ends up in history books.

[@loveandhappiness8178]

@@HarlequinDolls Someone needs to do a documentary on her story.

[@blackgirlbetter]

She was my lawyer in japan, love her

[@softspokencharliebo459]

@@browneyezmzs7312 the cost of living is good when you have a good high payin job. it's bad when you have a bad low payin job. And although it's a new generation more than 70 percent of japan is not used to foreigners . Will you get stares? Yes! Will they run up and physically harm you because of color? This can't be answered because we don't know what's in a person'smind.

[@dovermaskot4441]

@@softspokencharliebo459 "the cost of living is good when you have a good high payin job. it's bad when you have a bad low payin job." Um, yeah, that opened really my eyes for Japan because thats totaly different in the rest of the world :P

[@thomasgricezodiac]

@@dovermaskot4441 Well, actually there can be some non-obvious truth to what she says. There are some cities such as London where even as a decently paid professional you can struggle to get your own apartment, for example.

[@jesssc402]

Softspoken Charliebo All in all, it’s still relatively cheaper in Japan than in the US, even in Tokyo.. Yeah, rent is expensive but transpo and healthcare are waaay cheaper.

[@chaosswa-ee-ty5911]

What a glowing recommendation

[@chigasaki06]

Where do you find these amazing people? She's a jewel. Talk about determination. When you are walking in your destiny, NOTHING can stop you. Obstacles are temporary.

[@gracehinga2297]

She has a calling...not anything else...Calling comes from God to do Gods will not the regural and normal ie business as usual. It's great for women and children.

[@imtellinitleela7358]

chigasaki06 Same thing I want to know. Where???? This was a gem.

[@alilrazzledazzle992]

@@gracehinga2297 how do you find out what your calling is?

[@sherrisolomon8673]

@@alilrazzledazzle992 There are books on that subject. From what I understand it's whatever cause you are so passionate about you would do it for free or if it's a gift like being an entertainer because you love bringing joy to people or a Minister or Politician because you have a heart and are absolutely compelled to serve the downtrodden.

[@LittleBearbrazil]

She's amazing !

[@Eblis840]

AND she's a veteran of the The United States AirForce?!?🤯🤯 Strong woman indeed 💪🏾👩🏾‍🎓👩🏾‍✈️

[@lmkidd]

AND...... She’s an Southern University Grad!!!!!!!! Sssssssssss U!!!!!

[@danieldunlap4077]

@Quentin Styger Doesn't matter, she's still a veteran

[@andaiibori7205]

Quentin Styger And what is your “regular soldier experience”? Next.

[@gardensteps]

@@lmkidd A Southern University grad.

[@BJ78361]

Quentin Styger 🤡

[@kohtaito9655]

I’m Japanese. I am really surprised to watch this video. I didn’t know many American people work in Japan and help Japanese people. I really appreciate her and other all American people in Japan. I want many Japanese know this channel!!!

[@lizawinslow4773]

Many should know this channel and the great things being done.

[@InsightfulMarketer]

Facts

[@AT.inbetween]

Me too! It's amazing what we don't know. I'm thankful she bridged the gap. So amazing when the narrative says the opposite.

[@pilotjones9866]

The fact that she continued in the field of law during a time where there were so so many racial barriers against her, and on top of that dedicated her career for the betterment of others. She deserves all of the credit, support and recognition in the world. Thank you if you’re ever reading this.

[@monzorella1]

You are right

[@patrickotshumbe4201]

First thing she overcame was the victim mentality

[@MsXlr8urself]

@@patrickotshumbe4201 based on where she grew up, it's not a mentality. Did you even listen to her explanation about what she saw in the courts during her childhood and how it shaped her interpretation of what should could and could not pursue as a career?

[@LionelRiley]

You miss understand! There were no racial barriers against her. This is the bureaucracy of Japan. It applies to all foreigners whether she was White, Asian or Black! I lived in Asia for 10 years and I'm now living in Spain. It is not about your race like the United States!

[@LionelRiley]

@Calpurnia L No one said that anything was wrong with Japanese culture or Japan. I've been there several times myself and what I saw, I loved. I am a Buddhist who is practicing Japanese Buddhism. Been practicing it for over 25 years. I've worshiped in several Buddhist temples in Tokyo. My headquarters temple is in Minobu, Japan. I'm even thinking about moving to Okinawa to help start a temple there next year. Why would I find anything wrong with Japan? Open up your mind and read what I said again!

[@tessw9744]

She's an example of *"Be the change you desire to see."*

[@TheoCynical]

Kinda funny because she ended up being a solution after asking out of her compassion.

[@ashr7871]

LITERALLY!

[@Sg-gs]

Very true

[@rubywedderburn6528]

Amen to that 🙏

[@leticiachiok8057]

Atty. Annet

[@koriecull]

This woman needs to go down in history.

[@goldieyesgods]

Yassss....and movie about her..💖👍

[@wwechampion]

She will, it's only a matter of time before a major American news outlet does a piece on her.

[@doublexstudio]

💯

[@dgivens1749]

I agree ! For sure !!!!

[@Kaeoooo]

She didn’t have to help these women, the fact she felt the need to help women of a different nationality from her and plant roots in a different nation is so wholesome.

[@elenam4339]

I am Russian, now I live in Japan. I worked as a lawyer in Russia and I have a legal education. Sometimes it seems to me that it is impossible to become a lawyer here in Japan, especially if English and Japanese are not your first languages. And sometimes I want to quit studying Japanese and forget about the idea of ​​going to law school. But this video and the experience of this amazing woman inspired me. I will watch it in moments of despair) Thank you so much!

[@DntUTlkAbtAntHenny]

That is BEAUTIFUL 😍YOU CAN DO IT!

[@Hbk-gc7st]

Keep going Elena! You got this!🙏🏽💪🏽💝

[@InsightfulMarketer]

You my friend, are amazing! Keep in it! So many in the future will say “Specibo” after you complete law school, get your credentials and serve your future clients!

[@taro-mt3cb]

がんばって下さいね＼(^_^)／

[@ggwp-mk4cw]

Здравствуйте! Как ваши успехи на данный момент?) У меня точно такие же мечты и амбиций как и у вас) На данный момент учусь в юридическом колледже в Казахстане, через 3 года окончу университет. Какие советы вы бы могли дать тем, чьи цели и направления схожи с вашими, именно в юридическом плане? Пока что учу японский язык уже как 7 месяцев, и изучаю различия наших правовых систем, а на этом, пока что все, что могло мне прийти в голову, поэтому хотел бы получить от вас важные советы, семпай

[@victoriankambe3070]

I hate the old saying “be a credit to your race” but this lady you are a credit to the human race and a real gift to Japan.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I never heard that saying before. That's new to me- both sayings, really.

[@goutfromporkrinds9516]

she's a credit but what about hte brothers in the military dropping seeds everywhere. they are in large numbers and a discredit to our race

[@TheoCynical]

To be fair, the BEJ (Black Experience Japan) is Black-centered so its highlighting BLACK Achieviment throughout the world. This woman was being a "credit to her race' before Japan and even more so in Japan and afterwards. You make a credit to your race indirectly by living an amazing life. How many Japanese persons' outlook will change based on her lifestyle work and thus those who resemble her. These hidden figures doing their base help our race by boosting the overall reputation naturally by her excellent and competent work.

[@andrecureton6862]

Victoria Nkambe Amen

[@pic376]

@@goutfromporkrinds9516 You totally misunderstood the statement that Victoria was trying to share.

[@bluwave818]

So what you’re saying is, she’s literally a living legend.

[@msanw]

Basically!

[@Myflopera1]

I mean *we did connect the damn dots* did we not?!? 💯❤️❤️✨✨

[@InsightfulMarketer]

No…. More then that :)

[@tre642]

She's is a legend , Japan education ministry let children learn about her. She's kind hearted yet with the strength of a lioness she's winning many battles.

[@Oo7Hola]

Love it.

[@thiccfriedokra9189]

So they can learn about american soldier's crentinous behavior?

[@AT.inbetween]

Really!? Wow, that's wonderful!

[@fundwithrenika]

You do not understand how this has renewed, restored and touched my spirit. I needed this to continue my own journey in purpose. Thank you so very much, you all are the people in place I needed in my life right now.

[@TheBlackExJp]

🙏🏿

[@cookielove8174]

4yrs ago I stopped my journey in London the obstacles & past I was overcoming got too much... THE RED FLAGS🙄 but she just INSPIRED MY SOUL like the little girl in me got rose up🛏️🙆🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️

[@serendipity534]

So happy for you! Stay strong!

[@fikramahmadfauzan7887]

Renika A Couldn’t have said better. Pure inspiration, that’s what she is.

[@anaisabelgarridomartinez7946]

Same here. Thank you very much for such a wonderful video

[@aoinakazato8702]

Big thanks to Annette. I, an Okinawan woman, appreciate you doing that and helping local people in Okinawa. I pray for someone will takeover your place when you go back to the US.

[@cupoft9917]

Hi I hope it's ok to contact you? Is Annette still in Jp I'm looking for a lawyer? I cannot find details.

[@ShonyaleK]

Her story is literally bringing tears in my eyes, not because I'm sad, quite the opposite, because I am so happy and proud for this woman who is literally a living, breathing, UNDERRATED trailblazer. But hearing how she was influenced by seeing someone else do something she never thought she was ALLOWED to do, PERFECTLY shows how incredibly important it is to have representation! She is truly inspiring! Black girls and boys; you can ABSOLUTELY do anything that you set your mind to! There is nothing in this world that is "off limits" for us.

[@TheBlackExJp]

🙌🏾

[@ER_aka_RAM]

She definitely achieved the unthinkable, and I too couldn’t be happier to hear of her triumphs!

[@OnCloud7188]

This woman just blessed me with so much encouragement!! 🔥🔥

[@bisagermaine]

@ are there Nigerians lawyers in Japan having passed thé japanese bar exam ?

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@ Practicing law in the US as a black person is still not a major thing because we faced many denials of furthering ourselves for centuries and are still trying to play catch-up. The US isn't as homogeneous in at least appearance and skin color as many countries in Africa (I'm not talking about cultures). And this idea that racism died when Jim Crow ended is so damn laughable...here in the month of May 2020 alone, I know of at least two high-profile killings of people who's only "crime" was being black and there's absolutely way more out there that unfortunately were not brought to public attention. So yes, we celebrate when ANYONE of color makes it to those positions of power that were white only for so long. And if you manage to up the ante and establish your own business outside of the US, especially one like this woman's which gives back in such a meaningful way, that's nothing to shrug a shoulder at as though it's a small achievement and deserves absolute full respect.

[@octaviacarson1074]

Omg I need to contact her. I’m crying because this story resonates with me so much. I’m a 27 year old law student and I will graduate in May. My path was very similar to hers and I want to practice outside of the states. I also got a full scholarship to law school and undergrad!

[@julieann1522]

Me too sis!

[@mphomolapo1562]

*Congradulations!* 🎉 Thank you for endevouring to do good. My neighbour of 2yrs just graduated law school and the hurdles y'all go through, my goodness. Really MVPs! 👏👏👏

[@gaap12345]

Yo go sis!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@Annelastar]

Congratulations 🌸 Do ur things! U can do it ☺️

[@GundamShinobi00]

Congrats on your graduation! Hope you move into big and better things. Stay healthy! ❤️

[@JMB189]

My aunt was a lawyer too, Her name was Maria Esther Gorbea , she was one of the first five woman who practice law in Puerto Rico , just like you she help with the children that for some reason a parent was’t present, she was the one who redacted into law in Puerto Rico, that the children should be able to receive help just like in the states. Just like my wonderful and special aunty , You deserve the liberty medal from the United States Government! Blessings from Puerto Rico!🥰

[@AT.inbetween]

What a legend! You 'should' be proud!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

This woman is absolutely amazing

[@Pistacchio41]

I am Japanese, I was born and grew up in Japan. When you are born and grow up in Japan and if you never live in other countries or meet black people, you hardly ever think about black people’s struggle. Those have seemed unfamiliar to me as well. However because of the recent BLM movement around the world, I come to think about black people in the US and also in Japan. I see black people in the US and their issues on TV, but I couldn’t imagine how they are like in Japan. I found this channel and I have watched a couple of episodes. Their stories are incredible. I never knew there was a black female lawyer here in Japan, that surprised me. Learning their stories really inspires me and make me think about them. When you can’t “see” it, you don’t think about it. However I believe if you can’t see it, you can start learning it.

[@Louisamandison]

Black people everywhere suffer, in Africa is terrible. In America it’s terrible. Racism on black people hasn’t change much in a few years. But, many black people don’t know much of Japanese Culture either or history so it’s normal for you not to know the hardships, as some don’t know Japanese hardships.

[@AT.inbetween]

Thxs. We actually have lots in common. Good luck on your journey ❣

[@dlod8371]

I hope she starts recruiting/mentoring people to take over when she leaves. What a void it will leave

[@pic376]

You are right. I was thinking about the same thing. There should be future lawyers working as interns so that when she retires they can take over.

[@marleneprescott895]

@@pic376 I totally agree. She is truly amazing and I can listwn to her all day. What a great story teller. I hope she can mentor someone to carry on her legacy.

[@dianabrown2770]

She will have to mentor and recruit military background women stationed in Okinawa Japan to take over...

[@AT.inbetween]

Sh has a Wikipedia page!

[@ariesrgr8303]

She is the definition of BLACK GIRL MAGIC! Determination, Hard Work, A Calling and Faith!

[@ceegabe1555]

And she is a beautiful LADY....

[@pny0123]

She made it sounds like fate made most of the things possible. But no, she put in tons of efforts. Her strong will and determination are unbelievable! Combined with fate, miracle happened. So inspiring. Much respect

[@deloresyoung6573]

This lady should write a book because she is a wealth of information.

[@delasantos]

This is the kind of video that you find by accident and you feel grateful for the existence of filmmakers like this that make these nice videos. Great video about an inspiring woman!

[@kiwi9921]

That's exactly how I found it and now, I'm going to share it.

[@rubywedderburn6528]

💯 agree with you

[@leticiachiok8057]

Truly inspiring!

[@marlettemorris4117]

This is exactly how I found this video…by accident. And I loved every minute of it!!! ❤

[@diane9247]

This brillant woman needs to be awarded humanitarian prizes, given special recognition from the American Bar Association and have a documentary done about her by CNN. Oh - how about a CNN Hero award while we're at it? 🇺🇸 🇯🇵

[@african-history-fountain]

Why? For being a lawyer? Sorry I don't get it.

[@かんぐちあき]

@Yolanda Davis 😂😂😂👍

[@mr.opinionparham8987]

Encore Baby only those who envy the accomplishments of others remain jealous while everyone else is celebrating their gift to humanity. Of course you could just be old fashion bigoted racist who hates the accomplishments of any African person.

[@angellalevi5897]

Encore Baby i think it was more about the hurdles she overcame to help the Okinawa women. It wouldn’t have mattered if she was another race, she fought really hard to open a practice to help other ppl and did so for free for 10 years. It’s pretty impressive for anyone :)

[@desnalowers7116]

True

[@Yonagunidc]

I'm 22 and currently going through a phase where I have no idea what I want to do with my life because of my insecurities, but hearing stories like hers inspire me so much and make me feel like anything can be achieved no matter the obstacles. Although I don't want to be a lawyer, I hope to live in Japan one day and do something I'm passionate about. I absolutely love this channel, thank you.

[@Cornerstone-z4d]

I hope you find your path Aimee. All my love and prayers.

[@Yonagunidc]

David Onyebuchi Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@ptkt5052]

You can do anything your heart desires. You are blessed!

[@93mlo]

I'm so sorry , people will call me a simp , but I don't care. My Lord you're gorgeous , God dam you're so pretty

[@serendipity534]

Hope you find your way baby girl!

[@joyouknow5385]

Renzo bruh! Some of these videos should have Japanese subtitles or caption. This is a video I'd share with Japanese friends. This is an amazing story.

[@puntakinte2049]

You are so right!

[@veemon]

He should really get on that.

[@ken2000X]

Agreed.

[@かんぐちあき]

Great idea! If you need help with Japanese translating, maybe I can help some on free time (but somebody need to figure out about putting it in video) 😋

[@quacktony]

I appreciate the great lengths she went through to help females in Japan.

[@kaelynbuchanan]

*women when you refer to them as “female” that’s equivalent as saying bitches

[@claudettestewart3711]

@@kaelynbuchanan 🤔😊 I see the correlation 👍🏿.

[@kuniosaiki]

Kaelyn Buchanan BrUh women=female, it’s not degrading it’s a fact smh.

[@wojak6793]

I agree its great to see

[@solongeryan6227]

@@kaelynbuchanan Last time i checked, the word female isn't an insult and doesnt mean b*tch. Its equivelant to woman or girl. Lol, Where did you get that from?

[@crwalker33]

I've Practiced law in the US for 16 years. This is one of the best interviews on carving out a law practice I've ever seen. She's a beast of a lawyer!

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Omg-this was FIRE!!!! Bruh, you’ve reached another level now! This episode could be a major program on BBC, CNN, EuroNews, Deutsche Welle, etc. I love how you’re letting her just speak. She’s so interesting. Two thumbs up! Blessings from Switzerland.🙏🏿

[@jamilasalaam]

Yes indeed

[@cookielove8174]

Say it again! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@vanessa_the_mindset_maven]

Just WOW!!! This woman is phenomenal! Growing up in Louisiana, I always thought that law school was a distant dream; I was so wrong. I can't wait to take my law school entrance exam in April.Thank you, Ranzo, for another great interview!

[@reneedennis2011]

Good luck! 👍🏿

[@vanessa_the_mindset_maven]

@@reneedennis2011 Thank you so much

[@reneedennis2011]

@@vanessa_the_mindset_maven You are welcome 😊!

[@jessalyn9305]

Wishing you the best on your exam! You will become a lawyer and will have your own inspiring story to tell one day!

[@Elvele]

The justice system needs you vanessa. Best of luck

[@sandragiant777]

She is inspirational - talk about the ability to believe, to persevere and to endure! I want to be like her when I grow up.

[@diva5276]

TRUTH SPOKEN

[@dei-wan-grey3888]

Diva I Agree

[@keilitzb]

Wow how impressive.I want to meet this wonderful woman on my next trip to Okinawa.

[@japanesefilipinorinsan]

Japanese Filipino here, You are welcome here in Asia, Do you know hundred years ago we have African ancestor, So be happy and goodluck to us.

[@TheOnni1]

Beautiful comment, it’s what we need to all come together as cheesy as it sounds

[@AT.inbetween]

Your comment made me tears

[@ligets]

She could have her life made into a movie

[@silentnight8293]

Should.

[@elemeno82002]

i can't tell you how inspired I am by her story. This is living black excellence, just in time for the end of black history month. Hopefully her story inspires more change in Japan for the marginalized.

[@BigReggii]

For that to happen you must be willing to take on 5000 years of social structure as a gaijin. An survive possible imprisonment, deportation or even worse assassination . Good luck.

[@olafwonter4521]

Maybe it will encourage US forces men to take on their responsibilities rather than "enjoying" the, as Madame Annette says, "local ladies" and then, when transferred, disregard their paternal obligations.

[@rsuriyop]

@E Lee I'm generally opposed to the increasing number of immigrants coming over to Japan (any color or race). But this is where I make an exception. These American servicemen damn well need to pay the price for impregnating these women and then leaving them behind with their babies. So this lady is doing right by helping these local women out. And hopefully these mixed children will grow up to express utter disdain for their American father for what they've done. Okinawan/Japanese women absolutely need to be more weary and think twice about having a sexual relationship with an American serviceman.

[@goutfromporkrinds9516]

@@rsuriyop on the other hand if the sex is good --why stick with minute rice when you can have 100% jalepeno sausage

[@pinkydonaldson9645]

@E Lee Do you say that to a white person moving to a black country who wants to setup a business or practice law, she has explained why she was moving to Japan, your ignorance is beyond belief, other races moves to African and Caribbean Countries all the time without being questioned.

[@hasitdawnedonyou]

She’s amazing! I think she needs to start providing internships to US law students interested in this line of work and perhaps they might join and she can groom them to take over this work. I can’t see myself moving back to the US, too much of a culture shock now

[@lenaprice6239]

Yes, that would be the best way to ensure that she has a replacement when she retires. She should probably recruit from among the law graduates that currently serve in the U.S. military and are stationed in Japan.

[@msanw]

Great idea

[@marcdf7]

The Lord was protecting her the whole time and leading her down that path. I absolutely love this interview! Thanks for sharing!

[@Pattijosephh]

Right...God is life and God is good!!!

[@nickhalvorsen6468]

Amen!

[@hilltop985]

She graduated from my family university... everyone in my family went to Southern University... I graduated with a degree in computer science and my sister went to the same law school... she is a lawyer... Louisiana stand up... I love to see when black people become successful after attending an HBCU...

[@opheliaweekes4448]

And you were in JAPAN for sure...in the USA ...your car would be gone along with the Briefcase.

[@rebekahoj]

Everything was strategically placed for her to be able to render the help that she does now. Just wow.

[@rancidnation8224]

I was in Iwakuni Japan around the same time that she was in Okinawa. Soldiers, Marines and Airmen getting Japanese girls pregnant and heading back to the states after a deployment was common, It is sad but true. The descent one's like myself and all of the other Marines that i knew called back to make sure that the girls that we where with were not pregnant. This is common wherever we deploy. I am glad that she was able to help some of those girls out. You got be be a real F&cking looser to get someone pregnant and run away like a coward. I salute you lady! job well done.

[@lokienvy]

I was stationed in Yokosuka and with the MAs...yah, it was so common. One guy had two families(!!) -- his legal JN wife, whom he lived with on base. And a Filipina mistress with a baby who lived off-base. The baby, sadly, died of SIDS and that's what alerted admin to what was going on, and it turned out he was double-dipping in benefits and was packing to leave the country. Dude was a scumbag and had people at Personnel helping him cover his tracks.

[@joshuarowe8410]

So all these chicks are just sleeping around with foreign military men? lol. Guess the stereotypes are true.

[@user-ks9db9bq7l]

@@joshuarowe8410 Prostitution is rampant everywhere US military (or other military) goes, but US military is just so rampant. I guess freedom also means screwing with local women.

[@DiandraStarShine]

why not *at least* wear a condom, though?? at least *try* to not get someone pregnant.🤦🏾‍♀️ seems like so many 'men' just risk it, as well as diseases [in either 'direction.']and then *some* of them go back to wives and girlfriends, too!..truly pathetic, no excuse for someone *in the military* to be so irresponsible and sociopathic [the ones who don't give a cr@p]...but this has gone on forever, i know..i've even wondered if i have any half-siblings running around in Korea [and loved my dad, a responsible and very kind man *in my experience.* and later he became a career law enforcement officer..but he was very young when he went over there and he, obviously, was also a dude].😐

[@majeedmamah7457]

I think those girls were the idiots. White worshippers.

[@bluebellrose8]

This woman deserves a gold medal just for having the tenacity to go through all the red tape to practise law in Japan! Wow:)

[@watarikeito]

We need a documentary or movie on her life.

[@cheryljuliette5017]

I agree! 🎹🎷🎹🎵💛

[@votecharlieg]

We have this video! (Great job, very inspiring!)

[@nanba009]

Man is she inspiring. Her takeaway from court in her childhood and realization in the adulthood almost choked me up.

[@mocochan]

Thank you very much for helping those single mothers in Okinawa. I once watched a documentary in Vietnam that a lot of half American kids were left there and mothers were poor and they couldn’t raise their kids. Okinawa was very lucky to have you!!

[@M_SC]

World needs more people like her!

[@AP-fe9hm]

Her story should be a movie. What an inspiration.

[@nightnurse1178]

I love how she lays out everything step by step which shows how it doable...I could listen to her all day. Great interview great post.

[@captainaffection]

The dislikes are from the soldiers paying child support

[@cookielove8174]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AskiyaIshaq20]

Yooo😔😭 chill

[@atealab6152]

LOL

[@zayneimbahala7188]

Very true 🤣🤣🤣...

[@mime3761]

Or maybe from people like me who are tired of hearing about US military bases and US marines the world over always causing trouble and always getting away with it (yes, that's without even getting onto the subject of US foreign policy / imperialist wars). I'm an anti-fascist, that's why I subscribed to this channel and that's also why I pressed stop at the 4:06 mark and disliked this.

[@griffinina]

She is amazing! I’m not Japanese, but I’m grateful that the ladies in Okinawa have her. Thank you for your dedication, ma’am!

[@thiccfriedokra9189]

Dem okininowa women getting drilled all over the isalnd

[@maikoyamanaka855]

I’m Japanese and this morning a tweet introducing this video hit me. I deeply agree that she is a legend. Seems like everything was meant to be but I think it’s wrong. She made everything!! I wonder what brought her to achieve those great things and how she has been able to continue. I don’t think I’m capable to do the same things because she is too good to be but the world needs more Annette to make it better. I’m inspired by this video and enjoyed watching it. I hope that she will enjoy her precious time back in states after retirement like she said.

[@TheBlackExJp]

Which account shared the tweet?

[@maikoyamanaka855]

@@TheBlackExJp I’m sorry but I’m not sure if I could tell the account info…

[@marcusgreen9466]

Wow! I met her several times when she used to work on Torii Station in Okinawa. I haven't seen her in a few years and I didn't know she was still on island. She is a wonderful soul!!

[@dgivens1749]

Oh my ! I knew that I knew this lady. I'm from Omaha, NE. When I was watching the video, I kept thinking that I seen Ms. Annetter before. When she mentioned Brenda, I was sure she was speaking of Brenda Council who I know personally. Brenda was the State Senator in Nebraska from 2009- 2013. It was great to view this video and to know that this Professional Black Woman has made enormous strides in Japan. This is absolutely AWESOME !!!!! Thanks for bringing this woman to the forefront.

[@YueBegay]

I loved this! As a Native American who moved to Los Angeles, CA away from my homelands, so much of what she is describing as far as applying to apply and having prior experience to even be considered rings so true for me. I felt like there was so much I didn't know making a bold move as to move to LA. I had no one here but am glad I built a family and community around me who will take care of me. I agree with so much of what she has said and the advice she given. I feel like her story can be applied to many cases and not just law. Her resilience and sense of justice rang true for me as a Native woman. Ahéhee' (Thank you)

[@abduismail2464]

Thank you

[@magicknight13]

So proud of you for making a bold move like that!

[@kenny_saito]

これはすごい。国の褒章か県民栄誉賞ものだ。She is such a noble woman.

[@repmidwest]

This woman should be the patron saint of determination.

[@brendapaul5950]

That briefcase story had me crying. God was and is with you. Blessings Lawyer Annette. From a fellow black woman.

[@btsworld8769]

Brenda Paul it’s also Because it’s Japan. In villages vegetable and carts that aren’t manned don’t lose produce. People leave money there and take the produce.

[@paulmccool378]

What a neat lady. I hope someone can continue the work she's doing if she ever retires.

[@swulabs]

Anyone else watching this with a BIG smile on their face? What an inspiring driven lady. It was such a delight just eavesdropping to their conversation.

[@isthismikeon]

She pretty much sacrificed her own life just to help people from another part of the world. She a perfect example of a hero.

[@chuckscott4661]

I wonder if all the men she helped put on child support feel like she’s a hero? 🤔

[@gracebrown6351]

@@chuckscott4661 They should thank her. She is helping their children (blood). It’s time for men everywhere to take responsibility. So much admiration for her.

[@chuckscott4661]

@Grace. As long as wn can give up children for adoption and not pay child support, or opt out of parenthood by having an abortion ..men shouldn’t be forced to pay child support.

[@sometime.somewhere]

This is the power of connections. Sometimes when I think of networking I think of the brown nosing and fake type, but this is the networking that matters

[@fishismyname1582]

She was my uncle's AFJAG when he got into a offbase altercation and the AF tried to send my uncle to the military brig for defending himself from 'townies' who didn't like 'their kind' in their town. My uncle retired in 2004 after 20 years in the AF.

[@joyouknow5385]

This woman is blowing my mind❤

[@alcraw2551]

Truth.

[@ivettemendoza8983]

Korea needs someone like her.

[@iamlian9464]

This woman would’ve made it anywhere in the world these types of people are so inspirational 👏

[@purplegirl686]

Ranzo, this is amazing. As a black lawyer who worked in Tokyo for just a few months, I always imagined that doing so for a longer period of time would be highly improbable. I wish so much that I could have known about her when I was living in Japan. So wonderful.

[@cloudman1006]

Its wild, but I actually found out Americans own business in Okinawa from an anime a really good one blood plus

[@sports-b1o]

Hello dear I want to relocate from China to Japan ..can you give me some advices

[@pressiyamu8976]

Proud Proud. She is an outstanding women of our black community.

[@tayxxmonster]

Three minutes in and I’m hooked. I’m already loving her story and drive to help mothers get what they need. That’s the kind of passion I hope to put into my work.

[@LingTinaTV]

It's good to see this interview! I remember reading about her in a Japanese newspaper many years ago. I'm glad she's still practicing law and still making a difference.

[@joanna6025]

Living in Japan is no easy feat for the everyday gaijin yet alone to be there as a lawyer. When she said red tape it took on a whole new meaning . This was a whole new level of bureucracy , and an attempt to force her to quit. We need her name to be known. What a woman I'm inspired I lived there for just under three years. I'm bowled over by her.

[@sashab85]

THIS WAS SO EPIC! She as well as her story has inspired me to keep pushing. I currently live in Japan and i love it. i had a desire to go back to school and become a professor at a university but i felt i was too old but in listening to her story, realized That what's FOR ME IS INDEED JUST FOR ME

[@kyokitty16]

You do it and you'll shine! God got you! Hopefully I'll be in Japan some day.

[@GoldenSpaceDoll]

You are never to old! It's all in your head, whatever you want to try, you should go after or at least try out if possible. That way you will never regret not doing it. ☺ I have worked with a lot of people in their 70's and 80's, and have heard so many motivating and sad stories. And they always remind me about not being afraid of just doing it, even if I feel weird about my age or just akward in generel. You can do it!

[@saskinyambura6735]

I read this and I smiled because we limit ourselves so much. I AM BLACK female and I am a UNVERSITY PROFESOOR in Japan and I AM not AMERICAN. i was born and bred in the Caribbean and today I live and work as assistant professor (jyokyo) at university. I got my position a the age of 26 and i have law degree. Why would you think you are too old? These thoughts never crossed my mind. Today I live in Kansai area and i am younges t on faculty. this is my seocnd university position here. They hire you on merit and as long as you kick assss in the interview, you will get that offer. I did it. Twice!

[@j2b348]

"Extraordinary hidden figure"

[@colorfulcodes]

She is such a self motivated individual.

[@keithearl7879]

And just think I can even pay my credit cards on time ...

[@lowfatdarkchocolate]

gave me chills when she said the people in her life encouraged her to go and she got a full ride to law school!! what an amazing story

[@hmm1029]

Okay so...where’s the wide-release feature film? Because this is straight heroism

[@sandrayancysmith916]

We need to expand our Black History to include folks that are making history that matters in other countries.

[@goutfromporkrinds9516]

NO you don't. Those PR campaigns have no effect. Instead shining examples like annette, are the best real life symbols

[@victoriaa2281]

"How can I help?" What a great attitude to build a career from. A good reminder at times like these.

[@doloresw]

This is great how she became a lawyer and the service she provided for free to woman who would not have likely ever been able to get support from their child's father. This is Woman's History month as well a Black history for sure. ❤

[@JW-wf2pv]

This is a fascinating story - I loved every bit of it - thank you for shedding light on this amazing lawyer - I am a Jamaican 🇯🇲 American 🇺🇸 practicing law in the US and my daughters are intrigued with Japanese cultural. They studied the language in college and have visited Japan 🇯🇵 on educational tours - I will share this video with them 💕🐘👍🏽

[@andreagodoshian8194]

"If you have a calling, it won't all be you." That's a powerful idea. I have a short attention-span & find her very engaging.

[@MrRookitty]

I don't often watch videos that are this long on KZbin, but she held my attention from start to finish. What an amazing woman!

[@CoachRasul]

I’m not a lawyer and not looking to be one, but her story of overcoming obstacles was extremely inspiring for me. I’m self-employed and I’ve have a rough 3 years personally and professionally and hearing how she had to overcome with the help of other people was amazing. I was stationed in Okinawa and loved the people there. One of my dreams would be to live in Japan for a year (after learning the language) and split my time between mainland and Okinawa. Thanks for the amazing stories you put out.

[@jamaicansistarobinson7587]

I am sitting on my chair mesmerized with this interview while my husband inquired why I am watching and listening so intently? I told him I am hooked on this interview. 🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@keithyoung621]

my wife just asked me the same question !

[@pic376]

@con tent This woman is a trumpland troll. Why don't you go his sight or the sight of Putin to troll. You got time to waste. They should block you or be reported.

[@Introvertsan]

@@pic376 Agreed recently saw them under a video trolling as well

[@Royaltimue]

Abrilla 2 M there’s something terribly wrong with you

[@sherryofthecamellia1363]

What a wonderful story she shared! I am a Japanese who was born and raised in Japan, now living in the US (now a US citizen) and got my law degree here in the US as well. It is so true that when your heart is in the right place, there is always somebody who will help you through the journey. So inspirational! Thank you for the great video!

[@diane-blairgoodpasture8804]

Kudos to this amazing and persistent lady for helping abandoned mothers.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Excellent! I am a USAF Veteran, and this Black American woman lawyer is inspiring! She found a special issue to work on to develop her career journey. I am looking to do the same but in different career(s) I am developing. Thank you so much for posting this interview. :)

[@Directgamez28]

@DOE John still considered black

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

@@ab-zg8pt Oh wow, thank you so much for the encouraging words. :)

[@BiancaGarrisonQuick1]

What do you do?

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

@@BiancaGarrisonQuick1 I am a USAF Veteran now a mature (age 35) International (Black American) student in the United Kingdom. I am studying BSc Accounting and Finance. I have returned to University for a career change. And I am learning coding through self-study and attending a few events for it, I really enjoy what I am learning so far.

[@marisolyalvarez401]

Dr. Annette Eddie-Callagain you are a truly blessed and inspiring woman.

[@CallieMasters5000]

I watched the entire hour but I wish he would have asked more details. Does she speak Japanese? Does she operate in Japanese courts or mainly in courts on the base? Is it difficult to get on the bases, or can she have an office on base? Does she have to hire translators or Japanese legal assistants, and what is that like being a boss to Japanese in Japan? Does being a woman make much difference in any of these situations?

[@aditisharma1559]

Eh.. after reading your comment i didnt watch the documentary, you have valid questions, its pointless if the basic questions were not asked!

[@enimakoh]

Some of you will find any means to question even why the sun shines bright on any given day. The wealth of her experience she shares getting to where she is now is so inspiring. Cudos to you Ranzo, keep giving us more of this content. Some of us have every reason to watch and learn from great experiences like this.

[@daralillyluchen3722]

I believe she is a registered foreign lawyer qualified to practice U.S. law in japan. (a lot of Asian countries have this design, like HK and mainland China)

[@daralillyluchen3722]

to sit for the Japanese bar and practice Japanese law is possible, but you have to master the Japanese language and have a legal education in japan.

[@dennisbett747]

Yeah, me too. But Ranzo seems to limit his videos to about an hour and I don't think he had time to add all or most of these questions. You can tell by the fact that he didn't ask any of his usual bonus questions e.g. Favourite food, place in Japan and others.

[@jiffyb333]

This woman is a hero! I'm in awe that her story isn't more well known. Her attitude of helping those in need and giving back to those who helped her is so refreshing and positive I am choking up just hearing her speak.

[@trashfireididd]

i just failed my statistics class. currently doing pre law in my 3rd year of undergrad so i’ve been sad all evening and this stumbled upon my suggestions. it’s funny because i’ve been learning japanese so i understand why youtube recommends me the japan part but interesting how it’s both a black woman as a lawyer in japan. maybe i needed to see this.

[@imanessa9535]

Keep going :)

[@JUJU-._.-]

Coincidence don't exist everything happens for a reason. Don't lose faith

[@joyfulsoul1702]

Wow! Divine appointment... Anyone agrees with me that Ms. Annette & the host of this channel seem to have a kindred spirit...

[@alcraw2551]

Agreed

[@MsXpain2joy]

Amen

[@keonpearson8091]

Main takeaway: Invest in Black women!!!

[@dw7312]

Right. She is helping Japanese women although many Japanese think white is right. Mind blowing right

[@sakura_rain4915]

For real

[@cassiedodd2748]

Keon Pearson 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@pic376]

Invest in the Black community, period. She had very good up bringing, also. Mom and stepdad were involved in her education.

[@lucianjones4727]

yeah who gives a shit about the boys

[@jun1217xb4]

This youtube video is one of the best videos I have ever seen. She’s absolutely an amazing lady.

[@alcraw2551]

True!

[@viewfromheavenn]

I am a white French woman and legal counsel. I have been quite a few times to Okinawa. You are a treasure thank you so much for helping the woman community. When I look at you, you are like sunshine. I really look up to you. I do love Americans in general as I used to date an American guy, but I guess it’s on Okinawa’s side to decide what would be the future for the American bases. When I was in Okinawa people were so sweet to me, going places and even sometimes opening their business to answer me (eg renting a car) even though it was their day off lol. What I did understand also is not to refer to okinawans as ‘Japanese. I wish you had talked more about languages skills since you started practicing. You should write a book also!!! Much love from FR and please stay safe

[@awesomepaintingcompany2955]

She's a very good story teller

[@jj6978john]

I remember hearing about her when I was stationed there in early 2000’s

[@jessalyn9305]

J Harper can you tell us more about this? I’d love to hear about it. She’s a brilliant and beautiful human being!

[@anotherrandoontheinternet]

I'm blown away by her decision to help the people around her. This was a wonderful interview.

[@elouis-j3151]

She rocks. When Hollywood make a movie about her life I will be the first one on line. Very strong women.

[@savedaveocean]

My intuition has guided me to click on the thumbnail. Thank you for publishing this beautiful story!