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Ghana Mourns a Son of the African World
By Claudette Perry Co-Founder and Board Member, Diaspora African Forum Diplomatic Mission Accra, Ghana— “Reverend Jackson’s legacy, his spirit, belonged to the world,” said Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, during a ceremony honoring the life of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson. The tribute was arranged by the Diaspora African Forum Diplomatic Mission (DAF), the only diaspora diplomatic mission of its kind in …
The tributes flowed from all over the world for Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday. This icon of civil rights and twice a presidential candidate was 84 years old. Juan González, of Democracy Now!, recounts his experience as a journalist who accompanied Jackson during his visits to Cuba and Puerto Rico. "Jesse was always present when people struggled for a form of social justice," explains González. "Of all the American leaders of the la…
'Keep Hope Alive' Enters New Chapter After Jesse Jackson's Death
Following the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson last week, Premiere Networks has announced that his nationally syndicated Sunday news and public affairs program Keep Hope Alive will continue under the leadership of his eldest daughter, Santita Jackson.
Santita Jackson To Keep "Keep Hope Alive" Alive
Premiere Networks has announced that Santita Jackson will continue the weekly syndicated “Keep Hope Alive with Rev. Jesse Jackson” following the passing of her father. Jackson, the eldest daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson, has served as executive producer and co-host on the over two decade old program. Premiere says. “As the program carries on in Rev. Jackson’s honor, Santita Jackson will continue to bring listeners the most powerful, poignant and …
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