Yolonda Ross Directs Final Season | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Yolonda Ross, who portrayed Jada Washington on “The Chi” for seven seasons, made a powerful return behind the camera—directing the third episode of the show’s final season after her character’s on-screen death from breast cancer. She called it a full-circle moment, especially directing scenes with the “Sister Circle,” which her character helped build. Ross described the experience as deeply moving and supported by a warm, loving cast and crew. To stay focused, she avoided reading scripts beyond her episode’s immediate context. Her directorial debut proves her enduring passion for the series…