As founder of the recently constructed “National Lynching Museum,” Bryan Stevenson is committed to yielding the power of narrative. During a talk at the 23rd annual Black American Film Festival in Miami, the lawyer and activist detailed the power of narrative in the construction and continuation of the horrid practices
This November, prepare for an intense ride. Queen & Slim, an upcoming Universal Pictures film from Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas, stars Get Out’s Daniel Kaluuya and rising actress Jodie Turner-Smith. It follows Queen (Turner-Smith) and Slim (Kaluuya), who experience a bland first date together–until the two are pulled over
We’re finally learning more about the first of MTV Studios’ upcoming “Daria universe” spin-offs. A new take on the popular animated sitcom Daria was first announced a year ago, and was initially set to be called Daria and Jodie. Now, it is simply titled Jodie, and the series will be
The New York Times has obtained an introductory design for the $20 bill, featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The note has been delayed by the Trump administration for six years, and quite possibly may never see the light of day. While this has been distressing news for many Americans, who
In May, Italian illustrator Paolo Parisi released his latest, Basquiat: A Graphic Novel, which is a detailed exploration of the renowned artist’s life through vivid and colorful graphics. The book takes readers on a journey in reverse, beginning with Basquiat’s tragic death, and concluding with the start of his life.
Ava DuVernay’s highly anticipated series When They See Us has finally been released. In fact, the drama series has been out for a couple of weeks now, but I had to mentally prepare myself for this watch. During a night of wine and laughter, my partner wished to begin the
We would be amiss to kick off African American Music Appreciation Month without mentioning the new documentary Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don’t Know Me. In addition to interviews with record executives and other people in the industry, the film features interviews with his family, including his 100-year-old mother. The documentary
Barry Jenkins, the Award-winning director of Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, is set to direct a film based on the life and work of Alvin Ailey (1931–1989), Deadline reports. Ailey is thought to be one of the most prominent choreographers of the 20th century. He founded the Alvin
In the official trailer for Queen Sugar’s fourth season, Nova Bordelon (Rutina Wesley) is the source of heavy family tension as a result of her rather transparent book, Blessings and Blood, being published. There are hints within the trailer that Nova’s memoir will receive critical acclaim and public praise, but
Last year, we featured Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel Freshwater in JARO’s curated list of books to read by women of color in 2018. After becoming a finalist for the prestigious PEN/Hemingway Award for a Debut Novel and receiving various other accolades, Freshwater is now in early development for television by
