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.
Although Us was snubbed for a Golden Globe nomination, the psychological horror film has received three awards from the African American...
The multi-talented actress Cynthia Erivo has received two nominations for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in 2020. The first comes from...
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This past summer, Kid Cudi announced that his newest project, Entergalactic, will be released in 2020. The cutting-edge album will also be...
The unveiling of a statue honoring the heroic and courageous Rosa Parks drew in a crowd of nearly 400 downtown Montgomery, Alabama on...
The multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, and activist Lena Horne is being recognized with a historic acclaim: New York City’s...
Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams’ Lovecraft Country has received a brief preview as part of HBO’s 2020 trailer featuring their new and...
This Valentine’s Day, a charming and intimate portrayal of Black love is on the way. In what appears to be the dreamiest pairing, Lakeith...
Beginning in 1979, the Philadelphia-born Communist activist and archivist Marion Stokes (1929–2012) taped American television twenty-four...
In the latest episode of JARO’s Podcast, Tomeka M. Winborne had the pleasure of speaking with debut novelist and 2019 Kirkus Prize...
