News
January 22, 2019
Oscar Noms 2019: ‘Black Panther’ Makes History, Spike Lee Scores…
The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were unveiled Tuesday morning, and there’s quite a…
Film & TV
January 17, 2019
How ‘Black-Ish’ Confronts The Issue Of Colorism In ‘Black Like…
Through a careful blend of humor and education, Kenya Barris’s sitcom Black-ish has been praised…
Film & TV
January 16, 2019
Everything We Know About Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Reboot So…
This year, fans can expect an exciting revival of the classic 1950s sci-fi series The…
Books
January 15, 2019
Jaro Picks: 15 Books By Black Authors We’re Most Excited…
The new year calls for a refreshing variety of upcoming and recently released books by…
Film & TV
January 10, 2019
Peter Ramsey’s Golden Globes Win Could Be A Breakthrough For…
Peter Ramsey made his directorial debut back in 2012 with “Rise of the Guardians,” where…
Music
January 8, 2019
Watch Noname, Smino, And Saba’s Captivating “Tonight Show” Performance
Last night on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, America had the honor of witnessing an incredible…
Comedy
January 8, 2019
What Makes Mrs. Maisel So Marvelous?
The Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, follows upper class Jewish housewife, Miriam “Midge”…
News
January 7, 2019
Golden Globes 2019: Regina King Vows To Create Space For…
Last night, Regina King took home her first Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress…
Film & TV
January 4, 2019
Black Directors Made History In 2018, Study Finds
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has released a new study that examined Hollywood’s…
Reviews
January 3, 2019
Review: Trevor Noah’s “Son of Patricia”
In his latest stand-up special, Daily Show star Trevor Noah continues to do what…
Comedy
December 21, 2018
A Conversation with Comedy Veteran Bob Sumner
As I sat on my university campus in Nashville wondering where the hell spring was,…
Film & TV
December 19, 2018
The First Feature Biopic About Rosa Parks To Begin Production…
A full-length feature film about Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks may be hitting theaters for…
Books
December 18, 2018
Kamichi Jackson Shares The Inspiration Behind Her Novel “K My…
In our most recent interview on Jaro’s podcast, Tomeka Winborne had the honor of speaking…
Comedy
December 18, 2018
Is Hasan Minhaj’s “Patriot Act” The Future of Comedy?
In his latest venture Patriot Act, comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj makes…
Film & TV
December 17, 2018
Watch: This 1898 Silent Film Captures The First Depiction Of…
In 1898, two black actors shared an intimate moment through a playful silent film that…
News
December 13, 2018
Janelle Monáe To Star As Dorothy Pitman Hughes In Upcoming…
Singer-songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe has scored a role in the upcoming Gloria Steinem biopic…
Film & TV
December 11, 2018
Netflix Will Welcome Its First Original African Series, “Queen Sono,”…
In 2019, Netflix will add its first original African series to the streaming platform. The…
Arts & Culture
December 6, 2018
This Year’s Art Basel Will Focus More On Artists Of…
The highly attended Art Basel Miami Beach fair is occurring now through December 9th. This…
Film & TV
December 5, 2018
Laurence Fishburne Is Bringing Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” To The…
Laurence Fishburne reports that he is finally moving forward with his The Alchemist project, which…
Reviews
December 4, 2018
Lessons I’ve Learned From Creed II
Creed II is not a movie about boxing. It’s about perseverance and balance. It’s about…
Film & TV
December 3, 2018
Marcus Gardley’s ‘The House That Will Not Stand’ Historical Play…
Marcus Gardley’s award-winning historical play The House That Will Not Stand is on its way…
Opinion
November 29, 2018
Review: Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk
Jada Pinkett Smith along with her mother and daughter have returned to their famed Red…
Film & TV
November 28, 2018
Common To Develop Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Barracoon’ Book Into A…
For his second project under his deal at Lionsgate TV, Common will adapt Zora Neale…
Music
November 27, 2018
Anderson Paak’s Oxnard is “Nothing Less Than Amazing”
Anderson.Paak is a chameleon. He is like everything and nothing you’ve ever heard. His sound…
Music
November 20, 2018
LISTEN: Tony Williams On How His Musical Roots In R&B…
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Antony “Tony” Williams has become one of the most…
Books
November 19, 2018
This Determined Family Is Bringing Diverse Books To Children All…
Concerned about the lack of diversity in children’s books, Charnaie Gordon and her two kids…
Film & TV
November 14, 2018
Kiersey Clemons To Star In And Produce Film About Wall…
Dope’s Kiersey Clemons will star in and produce a film about 23-year-old Lauren Simmons, the…
News
November 13, 2018
Revisiting “Plaguing The World”: Stan Lee’s 1968 Column That Condemned…
Stan Lee, the legendary writer and visionary for Marvel Comics, passed away on Monday at…
Music
November 9, 2018
Who is Uncle Q?: A Review of the Netflix Documentary…
I always understood Quincy Jones as an exceptionally important figure in the entertainment industry,…
Arts & Culture
November 8, 2018
Black Lives Matter Launches New Arts And Culture Initiative
The Black Lives Matter social movement is expanding to become a platform for the arts,…
Music
November 6, 2018
Aretha Franklin’s Concert Documentary ‘Amazing Grace’ Is Set To Premiere…
After 46 years, the long-awaited concert documentary Amazing Grace, which features Aretha Franklin’s performances at…
Reviews
November 6, 2018
Review: Tyler Perry’s “Nobody’s Fool”
In his latest film, Nobody’s Fool, writer and director Tyler Perry explores one of the…
Film & TV
November 5, 2018
Barry Jenkins On New Series “The Underground Railroad” And How…
Critics are raving about Barry Jenkins’ latest film If Beale Street Could Talk. It’s the…
Film & TV
October 29, 2018
‘Clueless’ To Be Reimagined By Tracy Oliver And Marquita Robinson
Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver is producing a remake of the 1995 comedy Clueless with…
Books
October 26, 2018
Inspirational Book “I’m A Brilliant Little Black Boy” Will Soon…
Mother and son Betty K. Bynum and Joshua Drummond co-wrote I’m A Brilliant Little Black…
Film & TV
October 25, 2018
Heroin(e) A Short Film: The Disposable Human and Societal Tragedy…
Through an artistic combination of image and sound, creators of the poignant short film Heroin(e),…
Arts & Culture
October 24, 2018
LISTEN: Jeremiah Òlayinka Òjó Discusses Artistic Expression Throughout The African…
In a recent podcast with Jaro, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jeremiah Òlayinka…
Film & TV
October 22, 2018
PVIFF Upyri: A Transmedia Sci-Fi Exploration of Redemption
At this year’s Peachtree Village International Film Festival (PVIFF), I was afforded the opportunity to…
Film & TV
October 18, 2018
A Conversation With Duran Jones About How He Overcame Fear…
Written by Duran Jones and directed by Shaun Mathis, BLKMGC is a short film that…
Film & TV
October 16, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: “Rose From Concrete” Writer And Director Discuss The Beauty…
Rose from Concrete is the latest short film from writer Shantay Williams and director…
Music
October 15, 2018
A New Jazz-Inspired Album By Solange Is Dropping This Fall
According to a new profile of Solange by T: The New York Times Style Magazine,…
Books
October 10, 2018
Terrance Hayes And Jamel Brinkley Among Finalists For The 2018…
The 25 finalists for this year’s National Book Award have been revealed, and it’s time…
Film & TV
October 9, 2018
Angie Thomas And George Tillman Jr. On How Their Own…
In conversation, NPR’s Ailsa Chang sat down with Angie Thomas, the acclaimed author of The…
Reviews
October 5, 2018
Night School: An Examination Of Representation & Hollywood
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions teamed up with Will Packer (Girls Trip) to produce the number…
Podcasts
October 3, 2018
Tracy K. Smith Reads And Reflects On Poetry In Her…
The United States Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith, has announced her upcoming podcast and radio…
Film & TV
October 2, 2018
Insecure: The Return of Lawrence
Lawrence is back! Insecure will be giving viewers what they have been waiting on since…
Film & TV
October 1, 2018
Watch The Vibrant Trailer For “Been So Long,” Starring Michaela…
Chewing Gum’s Michaela Coel sings beautifully alongside Arinzé Kene in the new trailer for Netflix’s…
Books
September 28, 2018
Black Panther’s Sister Shuri Has Her Own Comic Book Series…
This October, fans will become even more acquainted with Black Panther’s Shuri, made possible through…
Arts & Culture
September 26, 2018
A Broadway Musical About Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat Is In Development
The story of the prominent artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be told through a new Broadway-bound…
Film & TV
September 26, 2018
Review: Dr. John West’s “Human Zoos”
Human Zoos, a new documentary in the indie world by Dr. John West, is making waves within the…
Arts & Culture
September 24, 2018
Artists Illustrate The Struggles And Triumphs Of The Black Female…
Recently, a study by the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication…
Film & TV
September 21, 2018
Watch And Vote For Your Favorite PVIFF Short Film Finalist
Jaro Media Services is proud to sponsor the Short-Film Competition during the 13th Annual Peachtree…
Film & TV
September 21, 2018
Upcoming ABC Drama Focuses On A Town’s Criminal Justice System…
ABC has given the green light to a new drama written by Rosewood’s Nkechi Okoro…
Reviews
September 20, 2018
You Sure You Wanna Hang Wit Ol’ Eddie Kaaanng? Robert…
For one night only, fans of the film The Five Heartbeats headed to theatres to watch…
News
September 20, 2018
#ShowUsYourRoom: The Online Movement Searching For Diversity And Inclusion In…
A new online movement is encouraging showrunners and writers to share photos of their writers’…
Business
September 19, 2018
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…
Opinion
September 19, 2018
I Now Believe in Black Girl Magic
I used to think the phrase Black Girl Magic was dangerous. As a grad…
News
September 18, 2018
The Complete List Of Winners For The 2018 Primetime Emmy…
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday, September 17th on NBC. Hosted by Saturday Night…
Books
September 17, 2018
Historical Novel “The Twisted Crown” Explores A Black Woman’s Journey…
Anita Bunkley’s latest novel The Twisted Crown tells the story of Eva Phillips, a black…
Arts & Culture
September 12, 2018
NOMA Presents: “Lina Iris Viktor: A Haven. A Hell. A…
The phenomenal and thriving artist Lina Iris Viktor will present her first major museum exhibit…
