Wilmington College to Present American Dialogue Theatre’s “The Movement”

Ron Jones

WILMINGTON, Ohio (February 17, 2026)—In observance of Black History Month, Wilmington College will present the American Dialogue Theatre’s production of “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle” on Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., in the McCoy Room of the Kelly Center. The event is free of charge.

“The Movement” is a visual chronicle that highlights many of the political, cultural, and social markers of the 50 years since the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This theatrical production features the EMMY Award-winning actor, Ron Jones, who plays multiple characters and takes the audience on a journey through the ever-changing face of the African American experience.

Through both the comedic and poignant, the show’s characters tell of the struggles and of the challenges ahead. From the “Black Power 1960s” to the “Blaxploitation ‘70s,” into the “Cosby ‘80s” and through the so-called “Post Racial” new millennia, “The Movement” is a survey of the best and sometimes worst of the African American experience.

Article Submitted by Wilmington College