The controversy surrounding Ta-Nehisi Coates’ acclaimed book “Between the World and Me” in the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting in South Carolina is disheartening. Coates wrote this book as a heartfelt letter to his teenage son, delving into the experiences of being Black in America, making it a significant work on racial issues. The […]
Issa Rae is on a mission to create an empowering platform for aspiring women directors, and she’s doing so through the reboot series “Project Greenlight: A New Generation.” Recognizing the abundance of talented female filmmakers eager to work, she acknowledges the unfortunate reality that they haven’t received the same level of support as their male […]
On what would have been Henrietta Lacks’ 103rd birthday, justice has finally been served for her family. A settlement has been reached with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a biotech company accused of using Henrietta’s cells without her consent in the 1950s to develop and profit from various products. Henrietta Lacks was undergoing treatment for cervical cancer […]
Deadline reports that a new Jean-Michel Basquiat feature documentary is in the works, titled “King Pleasure.” It will center around the life and art of the renowned artist. The film is a collaborative effort by Boardwalk Pictures and Quinn Wilson, the former creative director for Lizzo. Basquiat’s estate has fully supported the project, providing access […]
After being named an official selection of the New Jersey Web Fest, it has been announced that ‘Silver & Gold’ has netted multiple nominations at the prestigious film festival. The Alonge Hawes helmed series garnered a nomination in the Outstanding Thriller Series category. Hawes was also nominated for Best Director in a Thriller and Outstanding […]
Ava DuVernay, a prominent force in the filmmaking realm, has been making significant waves by giving voice to stories often overlooked and creating opportunities for emerging talents. Back in 2021, she introduced ARRAY Crew, a dynamic searchable database initially featuring just 500 names of film crew members. This resource rapidly expanded to encompass over 11,000 […]
This fall, Ms. Lauryn Hill is gearing up for a momentous 25th-anniversary tour celebrating the achievement of her defining 1990s album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The tour is set to showcase the reunited The Fugees as co-headliners for the North American segment, featuring standout performances scheduled at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and the […]
In the world of golf, there are trailblazers who not only leave their mark on the sport but also inspire generations to come. Leonard Jones, a native of Dallas, Texas, is one such figure. With a career spanning over five decades, Jones has broken barriers, achieved numerous firsts, and left an indelible impact on the […]
Nijiama Smalls, the founder and CEO behind The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds, has launched an inventive virtual platform featuring an AI wellness coach known as Rashida. The platform’s primary goal is to seamlessly connect Black women with a comprehensive range of mental and emotional health resources, all while addressing the unique hurdles […]
In today’s ever-evolving digital age, the power of storytelling has transcended traditional boundaries, providing an unprecedented platform for diverse voices and narratives to be shared and celebrated. Among these voices are the powerful African-American stories that have gained significant prominence in recent years. JARO Magazine stands at the forefront of this movement, passionately dedicated to […]