“The universe thinks and responds to your thinking, and this is the essence of what Hip Hop is for us; it is our relationship with divinity. Hip Hop is what we are doing with our portion of GOD.” KRS-One On April 16th, 2025, Mass Appeal announced the launch of the
Warning: This review contains spoilers for the final three episodes of ‘Silver & Gold’s inaugural season. Watch the series on JARO Media. “Alonge Hawes is either a genius or batshit crazy!” Were my initial thoughts as the credits for the 10th and final episode of Silver & Gold season 1
Born Isabella Baumfree in 1797, Sojourner Truth defied the limitations imposed by her time to emerge as a formidable force in the fight against slavery and for women’s rights in the United States. Her narrative is one of resilience, bravery, and an unyielding dedication to fairness, leaving an enduring imprint
From helping young people develop a positive self-image to showing them that anything is possible, Black representation in media can be an invaluable source of empowerment and inspiration. It can give them a sense of belonging and show them that their stories and experiences matter. It can also help to
Black media content creators are an integral part of our culture, and providing a platform for them to thrive is essential at JARO. The stories and perspectives they tell are invaluable, providing insight into the struggles and joys of the Black experience. Through their artistry and creativity, we enable them
The evolution of Black representation in media production is an incredibly important topic and one that is still very much in progress. Despite the progress made in recent years, there is still substantial work to be done to ensure that Black voices are represented fairly and accurately in the media.
Remarkably, Zadie Smith was only in her early twenties when she wrote and published her debut White Teeth, a vigorous and spirited novel that critics and readers alike celebrate. It is considered to be a monumental work in the genre of literary fiction, featuring the art of bold, innovative storytelling.
“Then summer came. A summer limp with the weight of blossomed things. Heavy sunflowers weeping over fences; iris curling and browning at the edges far away from their purple hearts; ears of corn letting their auburn hair wind down to their stalks.” Sula is officially the first Toni Morrison novel
As of April 1st, Ntozake Shange’s treasured 1976 musical for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf has returned to Booth Theatre on Broadway reinvented, while still honoring the original masterpiece. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, for colored girls is
