At Princeton University Library, a groundbreaking Toni Morrison exhibition is on view until June 4th. Curated by Princeton professor Autumn Womack, “Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory” unearths the creative process of the late renowned author, and explores how Morrison’s expansive archive continues to inspire and influence in a timeless manner. In 1993, Toni Morrison became […]
The black diaspora refers to the voluntary and forced migration of black people to different locations worldwide. Some historical movements that resulted in such shifts include slavery and colonization. Throughout these times, the black community used various forms of artwork to document their stories and keep their black culture alive. Our JARO team would like […]
As technology advances, so do content creation methods. Content creation that once started with newspapers has entered the technological realm, which includes blogs, social media posts, and websites. Because there are many places to write, more writers are creating content all over the web and making a difference with their words. In particular, black content […]
Joseph Bologne, also known as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was an 18th-century Afro-French fencer, composer, and virtuoso violinist with talents rivaling Mozart’s. The new biographical film Chevalier, written by Stefani Robinson and directed by Stephen Williams, spotlights the erasure of Black classical artists through shedding light on the extraordinary composer’s life. Bologne was born on December […]
Award-winning American textile artist Bisa Butler is preparing for an art show in New York City, returning to the Big Apple for the first time in three years. Taking place at Jeffrey Deitch, the upcoming exhibition “The World Is Yours” will be held from May 6–June 30, 2023.
This article contains Amazon affiliate links. Released during National Poetry Month, Minor Notes, Volume 1 is an anthology series shedding light on the neglected literary scene featuring overlooked Black poets from the 19th and 20th centuries. Professors Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy were astonished by how many brilliant Black poets were understudied or completely ignored, […]
Renowned for his iconic portrait of Barack Obama, artist Kehinde Wiley has dedicated his artistic career to capturing the vibrancy of everyday Black people. His latest exhibition, “An Archaeology of Silence,” delves into themes of grief, mourning, and the inherent value of living. In an interview with Jeffrey Brown for PBS’s arts and culture series, […]
The prolific American photojournalist Kwame Brathwaite recently passed away on April 1st at the age of 85. His photographs were a celebration of Black fashion, music, and events, earning him widespread recognition throughout his seven-decade career.
Recently having its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, This World Is Not My Own is an incandescent portrait of Nellie Mae Rowe (1900–1982), a self-taught African American artist whose home in Vinings, a suburb of Atlanta, became a canvas for her art in the 1970s. The synopsis reads: “Beginning with her birthday […]
This article contains Amazon affiliate links. The newly released book Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures is a companion work for the Afrofuturism Smithsonian exhibition that opens March 24th. The art exhibition is an immersive exploration of Afrofuturist expression and culture across various mediums, including literature, music, art, film, fashion, and activism. It showcases hundreds […]