Hi! I’m Ayanna, a writer and artist. Although I graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with two degrees in art and psychology, I’ve had a passion for writing for as long as I can remember. By following my dreams and utilizing my creativity, I designed Jaro Magazine with the ultimate intention of bringing more positive stories in the black community to the forefront, while also highlighting our versatile and vibrant culture through Jaro’s four modes: film, books, art, and music. I also manage a book hub, which you can find on Instagram @bloomingliterature.
In the following videos, watch 14-year-old Zaira Avant-garde’s extraordinary gifts in action––both on the court and on the stage....
On Thursday night, history was made as 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first African-American winner of the Scripps National...
In an interview with Jarrett Carter Sr. of HBCU Digest, Ta-Nehisi Coates shares his joy of returning to his alma mater Howard University as...
Sunday marked the 21st annual BET Awards, which honors Black excellence in television, film, music, and sports. Focusing heavily on...
Brooklyn-based artist Mickalene Thomas will showcase her new collection of work this fall in a series of exhibitions that will be featured...
On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to officially declare Juneteenth as a national holiday. The bill now heads to the House of...
Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union will star in The Inspection, an upcoming LGBTQ+ drama based on the autobiographical story of Elegance...
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY has been honored with the prestigious Peabody Institutional Award for Peabody’s 81st annual awards ceremony. The...
'We the People' is Netflix’s forthcoming animated series that teaches the new generation a wide range of essential U.S. civics lessons in...
A new graphic novel and memoir titled Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Dr. Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martinez uncovers...
