“I am a woman. A vessel. The great mother pours life into me, and I am here to do her will. Reborn, alive, here. I am a lover, an artist, a sister, a friend. She holds my hand through it all as I revel in her light. She washes me clean. Joy is here for […]
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 […]
From urban cooking shows to enticing crime thrillers, JARO’s free digital series are appealing for a myriad of audiences. As we continue to expand our platform’s content, we look forward to being a facilitator for more diverse voices to showcase their creative work on JARO. Below are four digital series, including JARO’s first original series […]
Following her historic win at the Golden Globes in early January, Angela Bassett has made history again as the first star to receive an Oscar nomination within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bassett’s poignant performance as Queen Ramona in the “Black Panther” sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” secured her the nomination for Best Actress in a […]
The first teaser for the upcoming Amazon Prime series “I’m A Virgo,” created by Boots Riley, has just been unveiled ahead of its scheduled debut at the SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 11th. Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his lead performance in the limited series “When They See Us,” is the […]
As the entertainment industry continues to diversify, there is an increasing need to reflect the complexities of Black characters on primetime television. Now more than ever, it is important to analyze these characters and question whether or not they are being stereotyped. From the big screen to the small screen, African American characters on primetime […]
Making it in the media industry is no easy feat, and it can be even more challenging for those who identify as Black media content creators. With a wealth of talent, creativity, and ambition, the obstacles that Black media content creators face can be daunting. From limited access to resources to a lack of representation […]
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 […]
Get ready for the highly-anticipated fourth season of A Black Lady Sketch Show, which is making its return to HBO on April 14th at 11/10c. The newly-released teaser for “A Black Lady Sketch Show” gives fans a sneak peek of one skit featuring Robin Thede’s returning character Dr. Haddassah: A Black Lady Sketch Show is […]