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.
A new rendition of Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s 2003 opera Intimate Apparel will be available to stream on PBS beginning this...
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Julian Frederick, a 13-year-old chef and creator of The Step Stool Chef, has partnered with SideChef to provide on-demand virtual cooking...
The American-Nigerian Ebo twins, Adamma and Adanne, have inked an exciting multi-year overall deal with 20th Television and 20th Television...
Chrishonda Benson has collaborated with her 9-year-old daughter Mariah to form a unique collection of back-to-school items with Black...
Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center recently announced that the International Black Writers Festival is returning for...
Dallas-based artist Desmond Blair was born without hands due to a genetic mutation, but his disability never deterred him from following...
The long-awaited sequel to the celebrated film Black Panther has finally received its first teaser trailer. A graceful rendition of...
Best known as the co-creator and co-star in the HBO series “2 Dope Queens” alongside Jessica Williams, comedy writer and entertainer...
In the new series from PBS titled America Outdoors, New York Times best-selling author and comedian Baratunde Thurston brings viewers on an...
