Dr. Sonny Kelly entertains and teaches

Jan 21, 2026 at 07:00 am by Arthur-RB


Washington County residents were in for a real treat as they gathered in the gymnasium of the old Washington County Middle School to enjoy a one-man theatrical production courtesy of Dr. Sonny Kelly.

Kelly arrived at the school to perform his one man “the talk“ as part of the ongoing Alliance for Greater Eastern North Carolina’s (AGENC) out in the rule, fine art series, which brings unique cultural talents to the Washington County area for overall enrichment.

As a world-class performer, storyteller, motivational speaker, and occasional comedian, Kelly arrived on stage with a number of different props for his act.

Here, Kelly spoke at length about his life while weaving in a socially conscious message about what it means to be black in America and go through life at odds with the powers that be...

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