Hamline University Social Justice Symposium opens with civil rights scholar Walter Greason connecting Jesse Jackson’s legacy of universal human dignity to today’s movements for justice.
Jesse Jackson
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Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving a Legacy That Redefined American Politics and Black Political Power
Jesse Jackson civil rights leader and founder of Operation PUSH has died at 84. His activism and presidential campaigns reshaped American politics and Black political participation.
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Before Obama and Harris: Black pioneers who ran for president
Long before Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, early Black presidential candidates challenged racism, voter suppression, and political exclusion while paving the way for future generations.
Posted inOpinion
Democrats need bold agenda
The Democrats need to argue the case for the bold agenda that this country desperately needs, and challenge Trump for his policy failures.
Posted inBlack History Month, Opinion
John Lewis’ contribution to U.S. democracy should not be forgotten
When John Lewis left us, editorials and columns paid tribute to his leadership, his courage, and his moral example. The praise was well deserved.
Posted inOpinion
Medicare for All makes sense for us all
Donald Trump, who wants to eliminate the Affordable Care Act, has already added some 10 million people to the ranks of the uninsured, scorns it as “socialism.”