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First Look: Jharrel Jerome Stars As A 13-Foot-Tall Black Man in Upcoming Boots Riley Series ‘I’m A Virgo’

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by Ayanna Nicole

March 7, 2023

The first teaser for the upcoming Amazon Prime series “I’m A Virgo,” created by Boots Riley, has just been unveiled ahead...

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The Impact of Black Representation in Media Upon Our Youth

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by Claudia Flores

March 6, 2023

From helping young people develop a positive self-image to showing them that anything is possible, Black representation in media can be an...

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The Importance of Offering a Platform for Black Media Content Creators

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by Claudia Flores

March 6, 2023

Black media content creators are an integral part of our culture, and providing a platform for them to thrive is essential at JARO. The...

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The Evolution of Black Representation in Media Production

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by Claudia Flores

March 6, 2023

The evolution of Black representation in media production is an incredibly important topic and one that is still very much in progress....

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Njideka Akunyili Crosby’s Exhibition Featuring Nostalgic Portraits Of Nigerian Children Is On Display At The Huntington Through June

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by Ayanna Nicole

March 2, 2023

Five collage-based paintings by prominent Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby are on display at The Huntington...

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Kerry Washington To Release First Memoir, ‘Thicker Than Water,’ This Fall

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by Ayanna Nicole

February 17, 2023

The 45-year-old Award-winning actress Kerry Washington has announced that her first memoir titled THICKER THAN WATER will be released by...

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‘Just Like Jesse Owens’: A Children’s Book That Chronicles A Transformative Day In The Life Of Civil Rights Icon Andrew Young

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by Ayanna Nicole

February 6, 2023

Civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young collaborated with his daughter Paula Young Shelton on the children’s book "Just Like Jesse...