Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to unveil our annual reading list for 2023, compiled of both riveting debut novels and highly awaited books from notable Black authors such as Colson Whitehead and Gayl Jones. Featuring literary fiction, arresting poetry and prose, critical essays, art and photography, and more, the following books have been thoroughly considered […]
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 elegant honey brand Truth Honey was founded in Fairburn, Georgia in 2017…
Civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young collaborated with his daughter Paula Young Shelton on the children’s book “Just Like Jesse Owens” in order to recount a significant day in Young’s childhood that transformed him forever.
The 45-year-old Award-winning actress Kerry Washington has announced that her first memoir titled THICKER THAN WATER will be released by Little, Brown Spark on September 26th. “Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on,” Washington revealed to PEOPLE in an interview. “I hope that readers will receive […]
At the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade received the President’s Award in honor of their philanthropic work and ongoing support of the LGBTQIA community. Their 15-year-old daughter, Zaya Wade, came out as transgender in 2020, and the Wades have been in full support of Zaya’s transition. Just one day prior […]
Five collage-based paintings by prominent Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby are on display at The Huntington in San Marino, CA through June 12th, 2023. Curated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and critic Hilton Als, it is the third and final exhibition for a series that made its debut in 2019. The exhibition is […]
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 made in recent years, there is still substantial work to be done to ensure that Black voices are represented fairly and accurately in the media. The power of media production […]
Black media content creators are an integral part of our culture, and providing a platform for them to thrive is essential at JARO. The stories and perspectives they tell are invaluable, providing insight into the struggles and joys of the Black experience. Through their artistry and creativity, we enable them to express their unique perspectives […]