Alonge Hawes didn’t need much forewarning that he’d have a successful evening during the awards ceremony of the 6th annual Minnesota Webfest. Following the enthusiastic audience response to his world premiering series ‘Silver & Gold’ and ‘Good Black Man’; Hawes walked into the Annex du Nord Art Hostel with 9 nominations (with a surprise 10th […]
By Ron Mwangaguhunga From Frieze and VOLTA to Art Basel and the Dakar Biennale, the 2022 art festival season was blazing hot, as this year has thus far been groundbreaking for diaspora art. After two painful years of lockdowns as well as halfhearted lockdowns, exhibitions have started to open up again, just like they did […]
Jaro Media officially has a hit on its hands. Following last month’s launch of their first platform-branded digital series, ‘Silver & Gold’ has been named an official selection of five different film festivals, nominated for ten different awards, and has won four. The Alonge Hawes helmed heist series was bestowed with the Critic’s Choice & Outstanding Achievement […]
‘Silver & Gold’ continues to dominate its way through the film festival circuit. The Jaro Media original series has been named an official selection to nine different festivals, garnering 18 nominations, with 6 wins. Now the series can add three more victories to its total as it’s been announced that ‘Silver & Gold’ is a major […]
Dayton, Ohio urban farmer Eric Means will be the host of FlavorzTV channel on WatchJaro. The streaming platform has picked up the pilot season of the FlavorzTV channel, highlighting food and culinary arts around Dayton. As the first season is wrapped, the show is seeking brave, talented guests to showcase their cooking skills, as well […]
Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, has been chosen to portray the King of Pop in the upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King. According to Shadow and Act, the 26-year-old singer, who is the son of Jermaine Jackson, will take on the lead role in the film, which […]
The documentary “Little Richard: I Am Everything” from Magnolia Pictures encourages audiences to pay tribute to one of the pioneers of rock n’ roll music. Under the skillful direction of Lisa Cortés, the film takes an in-depth look at the life of Little Richard, whose explosive musical style and spellbinding performances revolutionized the genre. Featuring […]
The prolific American photojournalist Kwame Brathwaite recently passed away on April 1st at the age of 85. His photographs were a celebration of Black fashion, music, and events, earning him widespread recognition throughout his seven-decade career.
Universal Television has teamed up with Jenna Bush Hager’s production company, Thousand Voices, to develop a TV series based on Diane Marie Brown’s debut novel “Black Candle Women”. Hager, who has a first-look deal with Universal Studio Group, is collaborating with Carla Banks Waddles, the showrunner of “Bel-Air”, and Jenna Bans, the creator of “Good […]
Filmmaker Raine Allen-Miller had unexpected ideas for her debut film. Set in South London, she was determined to make it funny, but never imagined it would be a rom-com. But her film “Rye Lane” premiered at Sundance in January to critical acclaim, winning over audiences with its charming characters and witty dialogue. The film follows […]