Human Rights/Women Empowerment for Women's History Month

"Imagine a world where everyone has the freedom to reach their full potential. That's the promise of human rights."

Growing up in Japan, I never questioned many of the social norms around me—until I began studying Black Studies, attended an HBCU, and embraced my identity as a gender-nonconforming person. Seeing the world through multiple lenses didn't just change how I viewed society; it gave me a deeper understanding of myself and the invisible systems that shape our lives. Through this journey, I discovered that women's empowerment begins with recognizing our own voice, challenging limiting beliefs, and reclaiming our own beauty—a personal renaissance."

1 .The 3-Seconds Future -Mental Health

Kilara shares simple steps that helped her overcome long–periods of depression and live healthily both mentally and physically.

2 .Jumping to a New Environment -Diversity

Studying at Hampton University, a Historically Black College, was a turning point for Kilara. Using her real experiences and examples of “aha moments” from her global travels and cultural exchange, Kilara offers the importance of thinking out of the box, especially when you feel stuck.

3. How Not to be Someone’s Waifu - Human Rights/ Women Empowerment

Regardless of your gender, your values are created by your own story and experiences. While looking back on when she was trying to play the “role” of female talent in Japan- a “good wife”, Kilara shares the importance of valuing your own story.

Thank you very much, Kilara, for such an incredible experience today! 😊 We truly appreciated your sharing space with us and your having spent precious time with our students and emcees on whom you’ve made such an impression. One of my students said to me later in the evening that your talk was the highlight of their year, so please know how much of an impact you made. It is hard finding truly authentic, meaningful influencers during this day of oversaturated superficiality, so it really is an honor to have you share your authenticity and true self with us. With sincere gratitude! - Benjamin Hiramatsu Ireland, Ph.D. , Director of Asian Studies | Associate Professor of Modern Language Studies and Japanese Language, Texas Christian University,  Fort Worth, TX

The show was amazing, Kilara arrived ahead of time, so we were able to set up the stage and have a flawless performance. The students loved the show, she was able to flawlessly get the crowd to laugh at her jokes, she is a wonderful comedian. And as far as I am aware there were no issues. - William Inzer, Coffeehouse Chair, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO