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Roberto Cruz, Shani Hawes, and Roxzane T. Mims Join Alonge Hawes’s Series ‘Silver & Gold’
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Alonge Hawes, Roxzane T. Mims, Roberto Cruz, and Shani Hawes

Following the announcement of the official title of Alonge Hawes’s series ‘Silver & Gold’, set to debut on Jaro Media this fall, news has broken that Roberto Cruz (Blue Collar Hustle) Shani Hawes (Black On Both Sides) and Roxzane T. Mims (Greenleaf) have officially joined the cast as series regulars.

Created, directed, and written by Hawes, ‘Silver & Gold’ is described as a “blend of comedy, action, drama, and Afro-futurism set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s criminal underground”. No further details or story synopsis have been made available beyond the fact that the talented trio of Cruz Jr, Hawes, and Mims will be joining previously announced series leads Quentin Williams (Blue Collar Hustle) and Brittaney Traylor ( Black On Both Sides).

Alonge Hawes most recently served as the creator, director, writer, and star of the critically acclaimed digital series ‘Black On Both Sides’, which ran for two seasons on Seeka.TV. Before that he was the creator & star of the series ‘Blue Collar Hustle’, which ran for two seasons on both Seeka.TV and Kweli TV.

Roberto Cruz most recently directed the upcoming documentary ‘It Was Written’, the story of his seven-year-old daughter, basketball phenom Sosa Cruz. Previously he co-starred in both ‘Black On Both Sides’ and ‘Blue Collar Hustle’ alongside Hawes, the latter for which he won a producer’s award from the Southern Shorts Film Awards. Cruz is repped by Sourgang Entertainment.

Shani Hawes, a frequent collaborator of her brother, most recently co-starred in both seasons of ‘Black On Both Sides’, for which she was bestowed the Platinum award for Best Actress by the L.A. Shorts Awards. She also served as producer and co-star for ‘Blue Collar Hustle’, for which she was named Best Actress by the Virgin Spring Cinefest for the series’ first season.

Roxzane T. Mims, a 40 year veteran of both film and television, was most recently seen on the Starz Channel original series ‘P-Valley’. She also co-starred for five seasons on the OWN Network original series Greenleaf. Mims is repped by Houghton Talent Inc.

‘Silver & Gold’ is executive produced by Hawes under his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal Mcclendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Quentin Williams, Joshua Dennard, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

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Julian Robinson, Joshua Quinn, and Angela Van Tassel Assemble For Alonge Hawes’s ‘Silver & Gold’ Digital Series
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Joshua Quinn, Julian Robinson, and Angela Van Tassel

It seems that the casting train for Alonge Hawes’s Jaro Media presented series ‘Silver & Gold’ is continuing full steam ahead. Julian Robinson (Black On Both Sides) Joshua Quinn (Hop) and Angela Van Tassel (Black On Both Sides) have all signed on for the series, joining previously announced stars Quentin Williams (Blue Collar Hustle) and Brittaney Traylor (Black On Both Sides).

‘Silver & Gold’, which Jaro Media has described as a “blend of comedy, action, drama, and Afro-futurism set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s criminal underground”; is created, written, and directed by Hawes. It has been set for a release this fall on the platform.

Julian Robinson most recently co-starred alongside Hawes in the critically acclaimed series ‘Black On Both Sides’, which ran for two seasons on Seeka.TV. ‘Black On Both Sides’ was named Best Web Series by the Global Film Festival Awards for its first season. Robinson made his screen debut when he was tapped by Hawes to appear in the second season of the acclaimed web series ‘Blue Collar Hustle’, which ran for two seasons on both Seeka.TV and Kweli TV.

Joshua Quinn, a relative newcomer, is best known for starring in the short film ‘Hop’. He will also appear in the upcoming television series ‘Tree Of Life’ and most recently has starred in various stage plays produced by Aurora Theatre and Actor’s Express. Quinn is repped by STW Talent Agency.

Angela Van Tassel most recently co-starred alongside Hawes and Robinson in both seasons of ‘Black On Both Sides’. She also starred in various roles onstage in productions by Gwinnett Classic Theatre and the Play ‘20th Century Blues’ produced by Live Arts Theatre in late 2019. Van Tassel is repped by Barbara Garvey of East Coast Talent Agency.

‘Silver & Gold is executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Shani Hawes, Quentin Williams, Rodderick Fedd, Cordarol Sanders, Joshua Dennard, and Jamal Mcclendon serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

Julian Robinson, Joshua Quinn, and Angela Van Tassel Assemble For Alonge Hawes’s ‘Silver & Gold’ Digital Series - JARO Magazine
 
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Trailer And Release Date Announced For Sosa Cruz Documentary ‘It Was Written’
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Sosa Cruz, the 7 year old basketball prodigy whose skillset has been praised by the likes of Stephen Curry and Te’a Cooper, is set to be the subject of her own documentary, titled ‘It Was Written’.

Directed by her father Roberto “Big Sosa” Cruz Jr. and executive produced by Alonge Hawes, ‘It Was Written’ will chronicle young Sosa’s rise through the amateur basketball circuit. The official synopsis for the film is below:

Sosa Cruz was only 4 years old when her father Roberto told her she was destined to be the greatest basketball player of all time. Roberto, himself a two sport High School star in both Martial Arts and Football, knew that his daughter had the determination, raw talent, and most importantly the focus to make his prediction a reality. Under Roberto’s tutelage and her family’s support, Sosa trained day and night, and through sheer dedication became the first female member of the Decatur Blazers, an AAU youth club for which she was named league MVP during her first season. After several viral videos of her prodigious dribbling skills were broadcast on ESPN’s website, Sosa was invited to appear on The Steve Harvey Show, where she was showered with acclaim from NBA superstar Stephen Curry. As the trophies and accolades began to mount, her father’s prophecy seemed to be all but assured; but personal tragedy and professional setbacks threatened to rob Sosa of the legacy she’d tirelessly built. In this journey of sweat, tears, triumph, and tragedy; one young girl will prove to the world that adversity is no barrier to destiny. For It Was Written…

A new poster and trailer for the film has also been unveiled, which can be viewed below.

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It Was Written’ will premiere May 10th on YouTube. It is produced by Sarah Cruz, Joshua Dennard, and Asante Watkins.

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WATCH: Jaro Media Unveils First Teaser For Alonge Hawes’s Original Series ‘Silver & Gold’​

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Following the unveiling of the official poster art and synopsis for Silver & Gold, Jaro Media has now shared the first visual presentation in the form of a teaser for the upcoming Alonge Hawes created series.

Lensed by series cinematographer Joshua Dennard, the 40 second clip, titled “After The Dance”, introduces the leading characters of Charles Goldar (Quentin Williams) and Bahiya Payne (Brittaney Traylor) as they enjoy drinks at a swanky nightclub. Unbeknownst to two unlucky patrons, Charles and Bahiya’s tab is paid for on their dimes. The couple then can be seen sensually dancing the night away. Check out the teaser below!



While little in the means of plot or story arc are revealed, what can be discerned is the intense romantic chemistry shared between the two characters, as well as their affinity for pickpocketing!

Silver & Gold will premiere this Fall on Jaro Media. It is directed, written, and executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, Quentin Williams, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

 
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WATCH: Jaro Media Releases ‘Smoky’ Character Introduction For Latest Visual Teaser Of ‘Silver & Gold’​

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The curtain continues to peel back as Jaro Media’s promotional campaign for their Alonge Hawes helmed series Silver & Gold seems to be in full swing! On the heels of last week’s official unveiling of the series’ first teaser, a new character introduction visual has been released.
While the previous teaser featured series leads Charles Goldar (Quentin Williams) and Bahiya Payne (Brittaney Traylor) pickpocketing clueless club goers and partying the night away, this new visual features actor Julian Robinson. Robinson was previously announced as having joined the cast of the series in April of this year, but no further details were provided. By the description of the teaser it seems we now have a character name, Aiyden Booker.

Once again lensed by series cinematographer Joshua Dennard, the 30 second clip titled “High Off Life” shows Aiyden amongst a room full of smoke. As the camera zooms out to reveal Aiyden’s surroundings, it becomes pretty clear what’s creating such a… hazy environment! Check out the teaser below!





Silver & Gold will premiere this Fall on Jaro Media. It is directed, written, and executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, Quentin Williams, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.


 
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Jaro Media’s New ‘Silver & Gold’ Character Introduction Teaser Proves That Girls Make The Best Gamers​

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The promotional run for the upcoming Alonge Hawes created series Silver & Gold is continuing at rapid pace! Following character introduction teasers for actors Quentin Williams (as Charles Goldar) Brittaney Traylor (as Bahiya Payne) and Julian Robinson (as Aiyden Booker) the latest visual teaser for the hotly anticipated series introduces Shani Hawes as the previously announced Cierra Valentine.
The series synopsis describes Valentine as an “eccentric computer genius”, and though the 36 second clip, titled “Hacker’s Paradise”, does indeed show Hawes’s Valentine surrounded by computers and laptops, it seems to be her gaming device that has momentarily stolen her attention. Check out the teaser below.




Shani Hawes is no stranger to the small screen, having previously co-starred and produced on her brother’s previous digital series Black On Both Sides and Blue Collar Hustle. She was bestowed Best Actress honors by The Virgin Spring Cinefest in 2018 for her role as Asha in the latter series.
Silver & Gold will premiere this Fall on Jaro Media. It is directed, written, and executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, Quentin Williams, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.
Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

 
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WATCH: Jaro Media Bosses Up With New Character Introduction Teaser For Upcoming Series ‘Silver & Gold’​

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The newest series from Alonge Hawes seems to have a rather eclectic cast of characters. A string of what has been billed as “character introduction teasers” have slowly lifted the curtain on what we can expect from the upcoming caper series. Following the introductions of sexy, swindling couple Charles Goldar (Quentin Williams) & Bahiya Payne (Brittaney Traylor), laid back smoker Aiyden Booker (Julian Robinson) and Happy-Go-Lucky gamer/hacker Cierra Valentine (Shani Hawes), the latest character visual introduces us to Sosa Gerena, played by Roberto Cruz Jr.
The 40 second clip, titled “Renegade Czar,” shows Cruz’s Gerena sitting in a room apparently holding court amongst a group of standing subordinates; adding an air of seriousness and gravitas that hadn’t been present in the more lighthearted teasers proceeding it. Check out the clip below.




Roberto Cruz Jr, a frequent collaborator of Hawes’s, previously starred and produced on Hawes’s debut digital series Blue Collar Hustle and co-starred in the digital series Black On Both Sides. Cruz Jr. was bestowed an Award Of Merit from The Southern Shorts Film Awards in 2017 for his production work on Blue Collar Hustle’s first season. Cruz Jr. is repped by Sourgang Entertainment.

Silver & Gold will premiere this Fall on Jaro Media. It is created, directed, written, and executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, Quentin Williams, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

 
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WATCH: Jaro Media Adds An Air Of Black Power In Final Character Teaser For Upcoming Series ‘Silver & Gold’​

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Jaro Media’s upcoming series Silver & Gold has steadily let potential fans and viewers into its world. Poster art, an official synopsis, and previous teasers have introduced us to a diverse cast of characters including the leading protagonists whom the series, described as a “caper” by Jaro Media executives, will follow. It seems, however, that Jaro has saved the most intriguing for last.
In a surprising (though not particularly shocking) revelation, series creator & director Alonge Hawes appears in the newest and final teaser visual as a character named Ramses Coltrane. The 34 second clip, titled “Revolutionary Warfare”, sees Hawes’s character, dressed in Ghanian styled clothing, holding what appears to be a Katana sword and standing amongst a group of black conglomerates who are all dressed in dashikis. Amongst the group is actor Joshua Quinn, who was previously announced as co-starring in the series in an unknown role. Check out the teaser below.



Though Hawes was not previously linked to Silver & Gold in an acting capacity, he played leading roles in his previous digital series Blue Collar Hustle and Black On Both Sides. Hawes was named Best Actor in 2020 by the L.A Shorts Awards for his work as Anansi Moor in Black On Both Sides‘ first season.

Silver & Gold will premiere this Fall on Jaro Media. It is directed, written, and executive produced by Hawes through his company A Million Stories One Pen Productions. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, Quentin Williams, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.

Jaro Media provides on-demand streaming access to a world of African American and Afrocentric digital media including video, visual arts, books, and music. Jaro’s unique platform integrates social media, customer control, and media access into an innovative user experience.

 

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Alonge Hawes To Premiere Two New Series At 6th Annual Minnesota Webfest​

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Alonge Hawes is looking to capitalize on a busy 2022 by premiering not one, but two original series at the upcoming 6th annual Minnesota Webfest; continuing a fruitful relationship of collaboration between the critically acclaimed auteur and the prestigious festival.
The first series ‘Silver & Gold’ is described as “A blend of comedy, action, drama, and Afro-futurism set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s criminal underground.” The first season will consist of ten episodes, with Hawes serving as director and writer for the entire project. The series will be available via Jaro Media in Fall of this year. Quentin Williams, Brittaney Traylor, Roberto Cruz Jr, and Shani Hawes make up the ensemble cast. Hawes executive produces alongside Rich DeVaughn. Jamal McClendon, Cordarol Sanders, Quentin Williams, Shani Hawes, Joshua Dennard, and Rodderick Fedd serve as producers.


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The second series, ‘Good Black Man,’ is described as “The journey of a man who is attempting to put his life back together after a series of unfortunate events; whilst raising his daughter and attempting to avoid falling into the negative stereotypes commonly associated with black men in modern society.” While no release date nor platform were announced for the series as of press time, Hawes will again serve as executive producer, writer and director of all episodes.
Joshua Dennard, Jamal McClendon, Shani Hawes, Rodderick Fedd and Cordarol Sanders serve as producers. The official series poster and teaser can be seen below.

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The history between Alonge Hawes and the Minnesota Webfest runs deep. Hawes has received 11 award nominations over the festival’s five-year history, winning 2, including Best Representation For Communities Of Color at the inaugural ceremony for his debut series ‘Blue Collar Hustle’ and Best Returning Series, for Blue Collar Hustle’s second season one year later.
Hawes was also the keynote speaker at the festival’s 2019 edition, where his sophomore series ‘Black On Both Sides’ also made its world premiere.
The Minnesota Webfest was founded by George Reese in 2017 as the first film festival dedicated to the web and digital series format. As a member of the Web Series World Cup, the festival has joined forces with two other industry film festivals–Catalyst Stories and the Duluth Superior Film Festival–to bring a week of networking, education, and entertainment extending from the web series to film and independent television. The Minnesota Webfest takes place September 26-28th in Duluth, Minnesota.

 

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Just got into film photography I have two canon SLR's. I'm getting an understanding to manual shooting.

Also I'm trying some stylist shyt, so far I've only styled my cousin.

Personal style is something I'm really into. Image consulting would be sort of fun I bet. I'm known to be a stylish guy so some of my friends will ask me on advise on clothes, etc. I helped one of my young friends get clothes for interviews, dates, etc.
 
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