The third annual ABJ Outreach historical production brought Black history to life Feb. 8 at the Rayville Civic Center.
The production was created by Rayville’s own visionary Aisha Dugan Johnson and her husband, Rev. Dr. A.B. Davis Johnson, pastor of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church of Monroe, and their nonprofit ABJ Outreach Inc. The group partnered with Sen. Katrina Jackson Andrews, Rep. Adrian Fisher, JRF Outreach and Sinyale Woods to host this Black History event, “History Comes to Life.”
The event started at 9 a.m. at the Rayville Civic Center. Tours happened every 30 minutes as history was on display and facts came to life in a portrayal of famous history makers in the form of a live museum.
Local men, women and children portrayed past and present history makers who played an active part in the civil rights movement and making a difference. This year Rayville’s Andre’ Fuller portrayed himself as the first African American U.S. Marshall in Northeast Louisiana from Rayville. Valeria Allen portrayed herself as the first African American alderwoman of Rayville.
Aisha Johnson would like to thank the sponsors and everyone who donated to make this event possible. Their nonprofit will be able to give back to the community by awarding a scholarship to a Rayville High School senior this spring.
