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Jesse Jackson In Boone October 18
everend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. has been a source of inspiration and influence for decades. From working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to running a presidential campaign that incited national Democratic engagement, Jackson has maintained a rich political background. On Thursday, Oct. 18, Jackson will speak at Appalachian State University about civil rights at home and abroad. Jackson is known for his politically liberal and progressive ideology. He is both founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) coalition, an organization dedicated to equitable ideals such as promoting easier access to economic and educational success and catalyzing positive social change. Many regard Jackson as “The Great Unifier� because of his political efforts and advocacy for civil rights. Jackson has been advocating for civil rights all his life. He played a quintessential role in the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement, working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which he would eventually leave to establish the PUSH coalition. In 1984, Jackson was the second African American to run for President of the United States of America and garnered millions of votes, winning multiple primaries and caucuses. While Jackson did not win the election, his political platform was celebrated by progressives and allowed him to utilize the Rainbow PUSH coalition to incite social change. Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH coalition has inspired many with its progressive platform. When it was first initiated, it focused on leveraging representation for black communities and improving economic conditions. Throughout the years, it has adopted a platform dedicated to all historically underrepresented groups. Appalachian State University’s Forum Committee invited Jackson to speak. Jackson’s progressive ideals can be interpreted as controversial for some, but for others, he is an inspiration. According to the University Forum Committee’s website, “Exposure to [controversial] ideas helps to prepare students to be the leaders of tomorrow, to develop an awareness of the role that ideas play in a democratic society, and to think critically about issues of concern to themselves and society.� By Kelyn Wilhoit
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