‘Silver & Gold’ Premiere: A Charming Introduction That Leaves Room For Growing Anticipation
In the premiere episode of Alonge Hawes’s digital series “Silver & Gold” on JARO TV, viewers are introduced to the appealing premise behind the show.
Zadie Smith’s ‘White Teeth’ Is An Epic, Ambitious Journey About Immigration And Cultural Roots
Remarkably, Zadie Smith was only in her early twenties when she wrote and published her debut White Teeth, a vigorous and spirited novel that critics and readers alike celebrate. It is considered to be a monumental work in the genre of literary fiction, featuring the art of bold, innovative storytelling. With her sharply created characters, […]
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 through technology and innovation. Founded in 1997 by MIT alumnus Granderson, BlackFacts became the world’s first Black history search engine. 25 years later, the monumental website now houses over 700,000 […]
‘Silver & Gold’ Takes Home Four Awards At Virgin Spring Cinefest, Series Lead Brittaney Traylor Named Best Actress
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 […]
Oniros Film Awards Names ‘Silver & Gold’ Best Web Series
As awards season continues, Alonge Hawes and Jaro Media have continued reason to celebrate, as the series has picked up two major prizes at the Oniros Film Awards. Out of four nominations, the acclaimed heist series “Silver & Gold” was awarded Best Web Series and creator Alonge Hawes was awarded Best Screenplay. Lead actor Quentin Williams […]
“I Am Ruby Bridges”: Behind The New Children’s Book By Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
Activist and civil rights icon Ruby Bridges made history in 1960 when she became the first Black student to attend an all-white school. Her new children’s book I Am Ruby Bridges shares the impactful story through the perspective of her six-year-old self.
Affordable Black Art Prints For The Boho, Free-Spirited Black Girl
Art has the ability to transform a space in magical ways, adding a layer of rich creative expression to previously barren walls. The artwork we gravitate toward can reveal key insights about our own personalities––as the universal saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. And fortunately, the following pictures aren’t worth a thousand […]
Writer and Director Tailiah Breon On Her Award-Winning Short Film ‘Grief,’ And Her Transformative Journey Of Healing Through Art
Through a series of heart-wrenching stories that are infused with raw emotion, Breon explores grieving in all of its complexity.
‘Silver & Gold’ Wins Big At Cult Critic Movie Awards
‘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 […]