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JARO Featured Movies

Where I Belong – Ajani Garvey is a 20-something businessman who is about to meet someone whose dream will forever change his future.

A musical about a young father struggling but determined to realize his dream to become a rap star while raising his son.

Fante Mingo is a famous novelist who finds the cure for his writers’ block.

A heroin addict is living fix to fix, and on the fringe of society whose encounter with a mysterious stranger allows her a chance at redemption.

JARO Artists of the Month

Grace Kisa’s sculptures features blue porcelain faces, one with a bluebird on its head, on top of brass candlestick bodies.

This untitled work by Isi Akahome inspires the mind and captivate the soul of the viewer. We’ll call it Black and Blue.

Rich jewel tones of blue, green and opalescent white form the elemental shapes and background of “Abundance” by Maurice Evans.

The artwork entitled “Hands on the Bass” is one of George Nock’s concept drawings, used as a prototype sculpture cast in bronze.

JARO Book Club

As the last generation of blacks born into slavery were reaching maturity, a small group of industrious and tenacious men and women broke new ground to attain great financial success.

Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking.

Watkins introduces you to Down Bottom, the storied community of East Baltimore that holds a mirror to America’s poor black neighborhoods.

This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America

JARO Podcast Network

The cast and crew of Godfather of Harem share their journeys and experiences in the development and creation of the show.

Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Antony “Tony” Williams has become one of the most heard voices in today’s musical landscape.

The art of Marie-Denise Douyon reflects a cross-cultural identity informed by the confluence of her three homes.

Debut novelist Alicia Williams takes listeners through an emotional and painful, yet hopeful adolescent journey impacted by internalized racism and abuse

JARO Magazine

Arts & Culture

February 28, 2020

High-tech Chicago exhibit puts visitors eye-to-eye with MLK

CHICAGO (AP) — Imagine being so close to Martin Luther…

News

February 26, 2020

Generational split among SC black voters could hurt Biden

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For James Felder, the question of…

News

February 19, 2020

‘Good Times’ Ja’Net DuBois dies; co-wrote ‘Jeffersons’ theme

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious…

Sports

February 17, 2020

All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s…

Books

February 14, 2020

Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing company

NEW YORK (AP) — Colin Kaepernick can add author and…

Sports

February 13, 2020

Jennifer Hudson to do a Kobe Bryant tribute at All-Star…

CHICAGO (AP) — Jennifer Hudson is coming to the All-Star…

Videos

February 12, 2020

Watch The Oscar-winning Short Film ‘Hair Love’ By Matthew A.…

Wow. I’ve been tracking Matthew A. Cherry’s journey with Hair…

News

February 11, 2020

Mandela’s release 30 years ago birthed a new South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Thirty years ago, Nelson…

Film & TV

February 10, 2020

Making Oscar history, ‘Parasite’ wins best picture

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a milestone win that instantly…

Arts & Culture

February 7, 2020

Essence event affirms the power of black women in Hollywood

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Through laughs, tears and speeches…

Books

January 30, 2020

Jerry Craft, Kadir Nelson win honors for children’s books

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Craft’s “New Kid,” a graphic…

Music

January 27, 2020

Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs called out…

Film & TV

January 23, 2020

Jamie Foxx, Jordan Peele among honorees at AAFCA awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie Foxx has won a plethora…

Arts & Culture

January 22, 2020

Howard University Is Gifted An Impressive Collection Of African American…

Howard University is being gifted a highly valuable and coveted…

Arts & Culture

January 21, 2020

Patrisse Cullors Designs An Online MFA Program Combining Art And…

Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter, will lead…

Lifestyle

January 20, 2020

Rep. Ayanna Pressley goes public with alopecia and baldness

NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. Ayanna Pressley, whose hair twists…

Books

January 20, 2020

New Al Sharpton book looks at America’s political crossroads

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton is working…

Music

January 17, 2020

Like Miami, ‘Bad Boys for Life’ soundtrack is hot and…

Some soundtracks are as important to their movies as the…

Music

January 16, 2020

Mariah Carey, the Neptunes in Songwriters Hall’s 2020 class

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s one sweet day for Mariah…

News

January 16, 2020

Hall-of-fame wrestler Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father, dies at 75

Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who…

Perspective

January 16, 2020

Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae’s quick comment after five…

Books

January 15, 2020

New book shares early stories written by Zora Neale Hurston

NEW YORK (AP) — Sixty years after her death, the…

Film & TV

January 14, 2020

Cannes does ‘right thing’ in appointing Spike Lee to lead

PARIS (AP) — American director Spike Lee will lead the…

Film & TV

January 13, 2020

The Rock to revisit younger years in new NBC comedy…

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Dwayne Johnson will revisit his…

Music

January 9, 2020

John Legend, H.E.R. to perform at Prince tribute concert

NEW YORK (AP) — John Legend, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys,…

Lifestyle

January 7, 2020

Taylor Swift, Janet Mock to be honored by GLAAD

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift and writer-director-producer Janet Mock…

Books

January 7, 2020

Stacey Abrams book on voting rights to be published in…

NEW YORK (AP) — Stacey Abrams has a new book…

Film & TV

January 2, 2020

Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful series

NEW YORK (AP) — Few TV documentary series can boast…

Perspective

December 31, 2019

Reparations and Religion: 50 years after ‘Black Manifesto’

(RNS) — On a Sunday morning in May of 1969,…

Film & TV

December 23, 2019

‘Just Mercy’ aims for justice on death row, and in…

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael B. Jordan doesn’t usually get…

Arts & Culture

December 17, 2019

How The Baltimore Museum of Art Is Giving Female Artists…

In 2020, the Baltimore Museum of Art will pour all…

Arts & Culture

December 16, 2019

Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Rapper and singer Anderson .Paak is…

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Videos

Videos

Watch The Oscar-winning Short Film ‘Hair Love’ By Matthew A. Cherry

Books

Books

Book Review: ‘Land Of The Black Squirrels’ Takes Readers On A Stroll Through The Bronx
Officially released this month, Land of the Black Squirrels is Mwalim’s debut novel and the first book within his Bronx…
Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing company

Music

Music

LISTEN: Tony Williams’ New Single ‘Skin I’m In’ Shares A Crucial Message About The Power Of Blackness
For Black History Month, The World Famous Tony Williams has released a potent new single, Skin I’m In, which speaks…
Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech

Podcasts

Podcasts

JARO Podcast: Alicia D. Williams Discusses Powerful Debut Novel ‘Genesis Begins Again.’
In the latest episode of JARO’s Podcast, Tomeka M. Winborne had the pleasure of speaking with debut novelist and 2019 Kirkus…
JARO Podcast: Producers And Cast Of ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ Share Their Journey
The DeVoe’s Discuss The Joy Of Being New Parents, Upcoming Music, And More On JARO’s Podcast

Opinion / Reviews

Perspective

Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae’s quick comment after five men were announced as Oscar nominees for best director was…
Here’s Why ‘The Good Place’ Is The Most Ingenious Show On Network Television
The Curious Case of A$AP Rocky: A Complicated Call for Our Unwavering Commitment to Justice

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Film & TV

Atlanta Season 2, Episode 4 Recap: “Helen”
In Helen, there is an unusual combination of bizarreness and authenticity. On one hand, we’re thrown into multiple situations that…
Film & TV

Akwaeke Emezi’s Chilling Debut Novel ‘Freshwater’ Is Being Developed Into A TV Series
Last year, we featured Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel Freshwater in JARO’s curated list of books to read by women of…
Comedy

Women Comedians Of Color You Need to Know
Sam Jay @SamJayComic – IG & Twitter Originally from Boston, Sam Jay, has made a name for herself not…
Film & TV

‘Superfly’ Review: The Good, The Bad, And The Problematic
This contemporary remake of a classic stars hot up-and-comer Trevor Jackson and one of my personal favorites, Jason Mitchell. Set…
Perspective

The Irony Behind Harriet Tubman Being Represented On Currency, The Very Tool That Enslaves Us Today
The New York Times has obtained an introductory design for the $20 bill, featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The note…
Books

Tomi Adeyemi’s Best-Selling Fantasy Novel ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Is Being Adapted For The Big Screen
Tomi Adeyemi’s celebrated young adult novel Children of Blood and Bone will soon be adapted into an action fantasy film…