Opinion
The Curious Case of A$AP Rocky: A Complicated Call for Our Unwavering Commitment to Justice
August 5, 2019
The Curious Case of A$AP Rocky: A Complicated Call for Our Unwavering Commitment to Justice
A$AP Rocky has just been released and sent back to the United States after being incarcerated in a Swedish prison…
“True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality”: Life and Labor of a Freedom Seeker
June 26, 2019
“True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality”: Life and Labor of a Freedom Seeker
As founder of the recently constructed “National Lynching Museum,” Bryan Stevenson is committed to yielding the power of narrative. During…
The Irony Behind Harriet Tubman Being Represented On Currency, The Very Tool That Enslaves Us Today
June 14, 2019
The Irony Behind Harriet Tubman Being Represented On Currency, The Very Tool That Enslaves Us Today
The New York Times has obtained an introductory design for the $20 bill, featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The note…
Is Another “black-ish” Spin-off Really Necessary?
May 17, 2019
Is Another “black-ish” Spin-off Really Necessary?
ABC has released the trailer for Kenya Barris’s latest black-ish spin-off, mixed-ish. The announcement comes not long after JARO Magazine’s…
We Need to Talk About ‘Black-ish’
May 6, 2019
We Need to Talk About ‘Black-ish’
As it finishes up its fifth season, the sitcom black-ish has solidified itself within the televisual landscape as a…
Guava Island: The Relationship Between Art, the Artist, and Community
April 25, 2019
Guava Island: The Relationship Between Art, the Artist, and Community
In his latest venture, Guava Island, Renaissance man Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) shares the screen with Rihanna and Letitia Wright…
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ Is An Unapologetic Celebration Of Black Culture
April 23, 2019
Beyoncé’s ‘Homecoming’ Is An Unapologetic Celebration Of Black Culture
“In each of us, another woman or a young girl might see a reflection of herself; of her worth, of…
We Need To Talk About That Glaringly Huge Plot Hole At The End Of ‘Us’
March 28, 2019
We Need To Talk About That Glaringly Huge Plot Hole At The End Of ‘Us’
When Jordan Peele, a new filmmaker, creates what is often referred to as a masterpiece on his first try, the…
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’: Slices of Black Life
March 25, 2019
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’: Slices of Black Life
While Regina King’s monumental win of both the Golden Globe and Oscar for If Beale Street Could Talk is a testament…
10 Stirring TED Talks By Black Women To Celebrate Women’s History Month
March 11, 2019
10 Stirring TED Talks By Black Women To Celebrate Women’s History Month
For more than 30 years, TED Talks have granted a global audience with the opportunity to listen to a…