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Black History lives in Jonesboro, Arkansas — and so does MY family’s legacy.
Five years ago, I visited the Black History Museum in Jonesboro, a sacred space preserving the stories, artifacts, and contributions of Black families — including MY OWN — who helped build this community and shape Black American history.
Right now, the museum is not publicly accessible, and whether it’s red tape, politics, or bureaucracy, our history should NEVER be locked away or silenced.
Black history is American history.
Our stories deserve to be seen, taught, honored, and protected.
I filmed this museum years ago, and I’m sharing that footage now — because they can’t erase what we preserve.
Jonesboro is my family’s hometown.
This is OUR legacy.
And we will keep telling our story.

City of Jonesboro Black African Americans History City of Jonesboro Ar, Black African American History museum celebrates Black excellence in this small town. From segregation to digging up old slaves unmarke...

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"🎭 ACTING WORKSHOP 🎭
Are you ready to elevate your acting skills and step into your power as a performer? Join my Acting Workshop for an immersive, hands-on experience designed to help you grow in confidence, technique, and presence!
✨ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Scene Study & Character Development
✔️ Improvisation & Emotional Connection
✔️ Audition Techniques & On-Camera Skills
✔️ Voice & Movement for Authentic Performance
✔️ Overcoming Performance Anxiety

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Instructor Corner

Ramona Yancy aka Jo-Rae, M. A. a grew up in Jonesboro. She's a professional actress, digital creator, published author, and a mother. Produces workshops that give value by educating, motivating, & entertaining. She passionate about creating and writing. Also plan to travel the world speaking using my story to motivate women. Something you may not know: she was born on Mother's day in Liberia on the West Coast of Africa.

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