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For eight seasons, Shamon Brown Jr. has grown up in front of audiences as Stanley “Papa” Jackson, evolving from the neighborhood’s comic relief into one of “The Chi’s” emotional anchors. As the groundbreaking Showtime drama enters its final season, Brown is saying goodbye to the character that introduced him to millions while preparing for a…
Leading Urban Magazine’s July issue is actor Shamon Brown Jr., who reflects on his eight-season journey portraying Stanley “Papa” Jackson on Showtime’s The Chi as the acclaimed series enters its final season. Brown discusses growing up on screen, the emotional evolution of his character, expanding into music and entrepreneurship, voicing Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja…