The Only All-Black Boys Gymnastics Academy in the U.S. Is at Risk of Closing. Here's How To Help - Because of Them We Can

James Jones Gymnastics Academy is here for the community

Established in 2019 by its namesake, James Jones, the James Jones Gymnastics Academy (JJGA) just outside of Jonesboro, Georgia, is more than just a gym—it’s a vital community hub and a place for young Black boys to find a home in a sport where they have been historically underrepresented. The academy’s mission is to provide […] The post James Jones Gymnastics Academy is here for the community appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

The Only All-Black Boys Gymnastics Academy in the U.S. Is at Risk of Closing. Here's How To Help - Because of Them We Can

In Clayton County, Georgia, James Jones saw a gap in the gymnastics world and decided to flip it. In 2019, he founded the James Jones Gymnastics Academy (JJGA) to give Black boys access to affordable gymnastics, something he didn’t have growing up. Since then, over 600 boys have come through his program, many training for free or at low cost. “I started this because I didn’t see anyone who looked like me in this sport growing up. I wanted to cha…