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Amazon Is Developing ‘Black America,’ An Alt-History Slavery Reparations Series
Amazon is developing Black America, an alternate history drama series where freed slaves have control over the South. The news follows the recent controversial announcement of
‘Chapter & Verse’ Is A Riveting Story Of Redemption
Filled with authenticity, Chapter & Verse profoundly depicts the predicament of a recently released ex-con (Daniel Beaty) striving to create a new life for himself on the
Black Excellence: Donald Glover And Lena Waithe Make History At The 69th Annual Emmy Awards
The 69th Emmy Awards was a historic night in the comedy genre for Atlanta’s Donald Glover and Master of None’s Lena Waithe. This past Sunday, the multitalented Donald Glover
WATCH: Jhené Aiko’s Short Film ‘Trip’ Is An Emotional Exploration Of Pain And Healing
R&B artist Jhené Aiko has opened up her heart in the purest form with Trip, her most personal project to date. The 23-minute autobiographical short is a
Black Panther And The Revolutionary Nature of Radical Love
Erik Killmonger is not a villain and Black Panther is not just a superhero movie; it’s an Afrofuturistic exploration of pain and pride that both
Watch As Director Ryan Coogler Intricately Breaks Down ‘Black Panther’ Fight Scene
When you consider the superb cast and crew behind the film, there’s no surprise about Black Panther’s raving success. The remarkable talent is highly
Celebrating 100 Years Of Jacob Lawrence: A Phenomenon
A century of Jacob Lawrence calls for celebration, with today marking what would have been the painter and storyteller’s 100th birthday.
Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined
For her very first solo exhibition in New York, the gifted Toyin Ojih Odutola presents “Toyin Ojih Odutola: To Wander Determined,” featuring a fictional series of portraits that narrate the lives of two aristocratic Nigerian families.
Illustrator Ashleigh Sharmaine Puts A Nostalgic Twist On Iconic Movies And TV Shows
From ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Girls Trip’, illustrator Ashleigh Sharmaine is reimagining well-known TV shows and movies with influence from the ‘90s era.
LISTEN: A Conversation With Artist Marie-Denise Douyon On Her Migratory Childhood, Recent Work, And More
In an exclusive hour-long podcast, Nantali Indongo from ‘The Bridge’ gets to know visual artist Marie-Denise Douyon. Learn about her recent exhibition ‘2 islands, 2 stories, 1 district,’ how the artist’s work is heavily influenced by her unique childhood experiences, and more.
Remembering Tamara Natalie Madden: An Artist Who Reached Extraordinary Heights
On November 4th, 2017, the world unexpectedly lost renowned artist Tamara Natalie Madden. Madden’s paintings focused on heightening the everyday person who never had a chance to shine by raising them to the prestige of kings, queens, and warriors.
Jaro Artist Feature: The Distinctive Journey Of Marie-Denise Douyon
Marie-Denise Douyon, a Canadian fine artist with Haitian roots, began a life of migratory journeys. Growing up in North Africa, first in Algeria and then Morocco, her unique childhood experiences were meshed with distinctive artistic expressions and multicultural identities, which shaped her into the artist she is today.
N.K. Jemisin’s ‘The Fifth Season’ Sci-Fi Book Is Being Developed Into A TV Series
N.K. Jemisin’s Hugo Award-winning science fiction fantasy novel ‘The Fifth Season’ is currently being developed into a television series at TNT. Shortly following the announcement of Nnedi Okorafor’s ‘Who Fears Death’ novel being adapted for television, the news is yet another exciting victory for black authors telling distinctive stories.
New Literature By Black Women To Add To Your Reading List This Fall
From timely literary essays to lyrical prose and short stories, here are five diverse books to add to your reading list this autumn.
Revisiting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Exceptional TED Talk
We’re celebrating the phenomenal author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 40th birthday by revisiting her globally recognized 2009 TED talk, “The danger of a single story,” and examining its significance.
Questlove’s New Book Will Inspire You To Live Your Most Authentic Creative Life
Questlove’s upcoming book ‘Creative Quest’ will be filled with wisdom, life lessons, and inspiration, serving as a “one-of-a-kind guide to living your best creative life.”
Ta-Nehisi Coates Reflects On Race, The Obama Era, And Trump In ‘We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy’
The National Book Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates brings us a selection of timely and “urgently relevant” essays with his latest release, We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy.
10 Most Anticipated Books By Women Of Color To Read In 2018
2017 was a phenomenal and prolific year for writers of color, and we’re anticipating 2018 to be even more monumental for women of color in the ever-changing world of literature. Here, we present 10 forthcoming books, spanning across multiple genres and topics, to add to your reading list this year. Cheers, 2018!
Meet 23-Year-Old Lauren Simmons, The Only Full-Time Female Broker On Wall Street
As a young woman and a minority on Wall Street, the odds were against Lauren Simmons. However, the 23-year-old college graduate didn’t let societal norms
“Therapy For Black Girls” Is Reducing Mental Health Stigmas In The Black Community
In the black community, therapy often has a negative stigma attached to it, which is based on the misconstrued assumption that only “crazy” people require
What Does It Take To Be Self-Employed And Successful?
How do you brand yourself as an entrepreneur? This is a question that was purposed to me in a caribou coffee shop one random afternoon by
Insider Q&A: Accenture directs capital to Black start-ups
NEW YORK (AP) — Kathryn Ross was one of just two Black women in Accenture’s Miami office when she first joined the global consulting firm
BlackFacts: Ken Granderson’s Ongoing Mission To Preserve Black History Through Utilizing Technology
Ken Granderson, the CEO of BlackFacts.com, recently spoke at this year’s FUTURE:ADY Conference in Harlem, an annual event that prepares and strengthens future ready communities
Truth Honey: Luxe Queen HoneyBee Dior On Being A Black Female Beekeeper, Entrepreneurship, And Making A Difference Through Honey Bee Education
The elegant honey brand Truth Honey was founded in Fairburn, Georgia in 2017…
David Peisner’s “Homey Don’t Play That!” Honors The Importance Of “In Living Color”
Being a late 80’s baby, I have encountered In Living Color as a very young child, but more so as an adult. Some of my
‘Saturday Night Live’ recreates debate in 46th season opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” went political with a parody of this week’s presidential debate, Chris Rock’s jab at President Donald Trump and
Dave Chappelle Receives Mark Twain Prize For Lifetime Achievement In Comedy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Dave Chappelle receiving the Mark Twain prize for lifetime achievement in comedy (all times local): 10 p.m. Musician John
Trailer: Eddie Murphy Returns In Full Force With ‘Dolemite Is My Name’
Netflix has released the trailer for Dolemite Is My Name just before it makes its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in early September.
Ice Cream, Bad B*tches, and Spies: A Review of ‘Black Lady Sketch Show’
It happened! The history-making Black Lady Sketch Show premiered on HBO this past Friday and it didn’t disappoint. As promised it was a star-studded debut
Don’t Call It A Comeback: Eddie Murphy’s Return
In a recent episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfield, behind the wheel of a 2004 Porsche Carerra GT, scooped up his legendary
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Amazon Is Developing ‘Black America,’ An Alt-History Slavery Reparations Series
Amazon is developing Black America, an alternate history drama series where freed slaves have control over the South. The news follows the recent controversial announcement of
Ice Cream, Bad B*tches, and Spies: A Review of ‘Black Lady Sketch Show’
It happened! The history-making Black Lady Sketch Show premiered on HBO this past Friday and it didn’t disappoint. As promised it was a star-studded debut
At The National Black Theatre, nicHI douglas’s “(pray)” Choreopoem Celebrates The Black Divine Feminine
The National Black Theatre has unveiled its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, called “Defiance of Our Bloom.” One of the season’s highlights is the groundbreaking world
Don’t Call It A Comeback: Eddie Murphy’s Return
In a recent episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfield, behind the wheel of a 2004 Porsche Carerra GT, scooped up his legendary
Books That Speak
Highlighting the power of Black literature and storytelling.
Revisiting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Exceptional TED Talk
We’re celebrating the phenomenal author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 40th birthday by revisiting her globally recognized 2009 TED talk, “The danger of a single story,” and
Ta-Nehisi Coates Reflects On Race, The Obama Era, And Trump In ‘We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy’
The National Book Award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates brings us a selection of timely and “urgently relevant” essays with his latest release, We Were Eight Years In Power: An American Tragedy.
13-Year-Old Marley Dias Hopes To Encourage Activism In Others With Debut Book
In her debut book “Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!” Dias explores activism, social justice, representation, and more.
New Literature By Black Women To Add To Your Reading List This Fall
From timely literary essays to lyrical prose and short stories, here are five diverse books to add to your reading list this autumn.
The Story Behind JARO
More than a platform — it’s a movement for creative voices.
The Evolution of Black Representation in Media Production
The evolution of Black representation in media production is an incredibly important topic and one that is still very much in progress. Despite the progress
Four Ways to Establish Your Artistic Brand
As a content creator, it’s essential that you establish your artistic brand as early on in your career as possible. Doing so will help you
The Impact of Black Representation in Media Upon Our Youth
From helping young people develop a positive self-image to showing them that anything is possible, Black representation in media can be an invaluable source of
The Art of Storytelling: Examining the Artistic Mediums Featured on JARO’s Platform
Storytelling is an art form as old as time and has been used to share culture, history, and experiences. It has been used to capture