Black History Month
UnTILL I DIE…..
By Taroue Brooks Watching the film “Till” fuels my journey to continue to fight for equality and advocate for Black men. While there are several things in the movie that spoke to me, it was […]
What About Me
Books
Tightrope. Navigating Life As A Black Man In America
By Kymberly Amara Black men in America are faced with the insurmountable task of balancing their personal and professional lives daily to acquiesce to a system that seldomly values them. Even if one has been […]
Books
What About Me A Book By D. John Jackson
By Staff Why did you write a book? I’ve had the desire to tell my story to a broader audience for many years. I wanted to pour into the world my experiences and what my […]
Books
D. John Jackson Author Of What About Me
by Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an author? I’ve had the desire to tell my story to a broader audience for many years. Although I made notes, curated them with care over the […]
Culture
Changing the Narrative: “What About Me” Documentary Executive Producer Taroue Brooks
By Kymberly Akpowowo When discussing value in this country, the Black man is often overlooked and left out of the equation as it has been widely propagated that he doesn’t bring anything to the table. […]
Celebrity
What About Me -The Unheard Voices of African American Men
5J Entertainment’s Groundbreaking Documentary “What About Me” Airing Nationally in February 2021 Film Features Commentary from Actor Marcus Scribner of ABC’s “Black-ish;” Actor Timon Kyle Durrett of OWN’s “Queen Sugar;” Actor Roshon Fegan of OWN’s […]
Celebrity
What About Me Documentary- A look into the experience of African American Men and their history in America
By Taroue Brooks An interview with D. John Jackson, Founder, Owner and Principal of 5J Entertainment who is the co-creator and executive producer of the documentary. Tell us about 5J Entertainment. 5J Entertainment is […]