In an interview with Shadow and Act, 19-year-old actor Asante Blackk (This Is Us, When They See Us) discussed how his innovative new podcast Here Comes the Break intersects mental health awareness and hip-hop. Produced by Double Elvis Productions, Def Jam Recordings, and iHeart Media, Here Comes the Break follows a fictional hip-hop artist named […]
If there is a “resilience continuum” measuring from low-to-high a person’s ability to recover quickly after a setback, former National Football League player Reggie Williams would be off the scale. In his award-winning memoir, Resilient by Nature: Reflections from a Life of Winning On and Off the Football Field (Post Hill Press), the Flint, Michigan […]
The 12th Hour podcast generates a safe space for testimony and vulnerability as four friends courageously dive beneath the surface to discuss various topics that speak on the power of healing, spirituality, and the significance of understanding in today’s world.
James Baldwin: The Magpie Years, 1940-1942 is a newly released podcast that takes listeners through James Baldwin’s early days as a teenage prodigy at NYC’s renowned DeWitt Clinton High School. The Magpie was a journal created by students, including Baldwin, at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. It offered a portrait of New York […]
The first season of the 12th Hour podcast is now available to stream through JARO’s expanding podcast offering. Created by Martingly Nelson, The “12th Hour” was formed for those seeking a more intimate connection with themselves, their community, and ultimately to their spirit and God. The video-audio podcast is hosted by Nelson, Sev Young, Aaron […]
Podcasts have become a powerful medium for amplifying voices and perspectives, allowing for meaningful conversations and storytelling. In the realm of Black podcasts, JARO has played a crucial role in empowering Black creators and providing a space for authentic self-expression. In this blog post, we celebrate the rise of Black podcasts and explore how they […]