Perspective
‘Insecure’ Provides An Honest Portrait On The Reality Of Growing Apart From Friends
May 11, 2020
‘Insecure’ Provides An Honest Portrait On The Reality Of Growing Apart From Friends
In Sunday’s episode of Insecure, tensions between Issa and Molly escalate to new territory. An argument unfolds that is messy,…
Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity
January 16, 2020
Issa Rae: Movie academy ‘needs to do better’ on diversity
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Issa Rae’s quick comment after five men were announced as Oscar nominees for best director was…
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…
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…
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…
Unlike The Oscars, The Indie Spirit Awards Allowed The Most Authentic Films To Shine
February 25, 2019
Unlike The Oscars, The Indie Spirit Awards Allowed The Most Authentic Films To Shine
Due to the Oscars completely overshadowing the awards season, I was clueless that an awards ceremony dedicated to independent filmmakers…