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.
Recently, a study by the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication was done on the history of black...
Jaro Media Services is proud to sponsor the Short-Film Competition during the 13th Annual Peachtree Village International Film Festival....
ABC has given the green light to a new drama written by Rosewood’s Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Deadline reports. The currently untitled drama...
A new online movement is encouraging showrunners and writers to share photos of their writers’ rooms through social media, complete with...
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards aired Monday, September 17th on NBC. Hosted by Saturday Night Live co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost,...
Anita Bunkley’s latest novel The Twisted Crown tells the story of Eva Phillips, a black woman who sets out on a dangerous journey from...
The phenomenal and thriving artist Lina Iris Viktor will present her first major museum exhibit at The New Orleans Museum of Art, opening...
In a historic win at Sunday’s 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, John Legend received an Emmy for his role as producer...
The trailer for the Award-winning feature film Liyana has been released, and it is evident that moviegoers are in for a heartfelt, rare,...
This fall, experience the audiobook for Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales on vinyl through Wax Audio Group. Read by Don...
