I learned a lot about American history though jazz, and that's why I loved American history when I was in high school.… — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
'Essence' is political. I grew up on the magazine, looking at the covers. Seeing ourselves on the cover is political. — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I'm a Jersey kid originally, and I went to Ramapo State College. That was back in '78. — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
Every morning that I wake up and I'm breathing, I can feel it and take a moment to say, you know, 'Thank God I'm… — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
As we like to say on 'This Is Us,' death is not a release. Our main character has never been alive for the entire… — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was a very savvy character. His drinking and carousing, his charisma and intelligence... the things he did in Congress. He… — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
When you know your history, you have a better vision of where you're going. And, when you have that, there's no stopping you. — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I have people that have died from cancer and friends that are dealing with cancer. — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I think most actors don't start out wanting to be either a lead or a character actor. You just really want to work, whatever… — Ron Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
