Civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young collaborated with his daughter Paula Young Shelton on the children’s book “Just Like Jesse Owens” in order to recount a significant day in Young’s childhood that transformed him forever.
The elegant honey brand Truth Honey was founded in Fairburn, Georgia in 2017…
Following her historic win at the Golden Globes in early January, Angela Bassett has made history again as the first star to receive an Oscar nomination within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bassett’s poignant performance as Queen Ramona in the “Black Panther” sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” secured her the nomination for Best Actress in a […]
From urban cooking shows to enticing crime thrillers, JARO’s free digital series are appealing for a myriad of audiences. As we continue to expand our platform’s content, we look forward to being a facilitator for more diverse voices to showcase their creative work on JARO. Below are four digital series, including JARO’s first original series […]
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to unveil our annual reading list for 2023, compiled of both riveting debut novels and highly awaited books from notable Black authors such as Colson Whitehead and Gayl Jones. Featuring literary fiction, arresting poetry and prose, critical essays, art and photography, and more, the following books have been thoroughly considered […]
Dayton, Ohio urban farmer Eric Means will be the host of FlavorzTV channel on WatchJaro. The streaming platform has picked up the pilot season of the FlavorzTV channel, highlighting food and culinary arts around Dayton. As the first season is wrapped, the show is seeking brave, talented guests to showcase their cooking skills, as well […]
“I am a woman. A vessel. The great mother pours life into me, and I am here to do her will. Reborn, alive, here. I am a lover, an artist, a sister, a friend. She holds my hand through it all as I revel in her light. She washes me clean. Joy is here for […]
Taking its name from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which translates to “fresh fruits,” Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga. The holiday is a celebration of African culture, our shared past and values, and the everlasting joys of family and community. The seven principles of Kwanzaa were inspired by the communitarian […]
In the following JARO reading list, these non-fiction works penned by inspirational Black women make wonderful presents for the wisdom-seekers, artists, and entrepreneurs in one’s life.
This article may contain affiliate links. Pulitzer-Prize finalist Branden Jacob-Jenkins’ long-awaited adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s 1979 Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel Kindred is finally set to premiere on Hulu December 13th as an eight episode series. The series will follow Dana James, a young Black aspiring writer who has left her constricted familial life behind […]