By: Okla Jones
The Spelman professor and curator has spent years creating opportunities for emerging Black arts leaders. “Collaboration is fundamental to learning and to sharing knowledge,” she says.
Okla Jones is a Contributing Entertainment Editor at ESSENCE. She specializes in various aspects of arts and entertainment, including film and cinema, music, theater, and pop culture, with a keen focus on celebrities and the music business. Okla's insights and expertise have been featured in notable outlets such as Thrillist, Black PR Wire, Inc., MSN, AFROPUNK Worldwide LLC, and Essence.
