Born Isabella Baumfree in 1797, Sojourner Truth defied the limitations imposed by her time to emerge as a formidable force in the fight against slavery and for women’s rights in the United States. Her narrative is one of resilience, bravery, and an unyielding dedication to fairness, leaving an enduring imprint on American history. Early Life […]
The term “woke” has become more prevalent in our culture and conversations about marginalized communities are often associated with it. However, instead of being an inclusive term, it embodies a deeper fear of marginalized people and their evolving culture. That fear is being used to unite white people against a supposed threat they do not […]
The term “woke” has become more prevalent in our culture and conversations about marginalized communities are often associated with it. However, instead of being an inclusive term, it embodies a deeper fear of marginalized people and their evolving culture. That fear is being used to unite white people against a supposed threat they do not […]
From helping young people develop a positive self-image to showing them that anything is possible, Black representation in media can be an invaluable source of empowerment and inspiration. It can give them a sense of belonging and show them that their stories and experiences matter. It can also help to break down stereotypes and misconceptions, […]
Black media content creators are an integral part of our culture, and providing a platform for them to thrive is essential at JARO. The stories and perspectives they tell are invaluable, providing insight into the struggles and joys of the Black experience. Through their artistry and creativity, we enable them to express their unique perspectives […]
The evolution of Black representation in media production is an incredibly important topic and one that is still very much in progress. Despite the progress made in recent years, there is still substantial work to be done to ensure that Black voices are represented fairly and accurately in the media. The power of media production […]
Viola Davis has just received her fourth career acting nomination at the Academy Awards, breaking the record for the most number of overall acting nominations for a Black actress in the history of Hollywood. Davis is also the only Black woman with two Best Actress nominations. While Davis is very much deserving of these accolades, […]
Warning: Spoilers ahead. I was both stunned and pleasantly surprised when I learned that Pixar would be examining spiritual concepts in Soul. After watching the film twice, I still couldn’t believe what I was witnessing in a mainstream Disney movie! Astral projection, spirit guides, OBEs (Out of Body Experiences), and NDEs (Near Death Experiences) were […]
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in big cities and tiny towns in every U.S. state – and even around the world – to protest the killing of George Floyd, who died after […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee was just 10 when Muhammad Ali, in 1967, refused to be drafted into the Vietnam. It wasn’t his fight, Ali said then. The Vietnamese “never lynched me.” Ali’s stand, and the subsequent vitriol that came his way, made an enormous impression on Lee. His latest film, “Da 5 Bloods,” […]