Mayor Jackson became the “spark plug and backbone of a revolutionary movement that advanced African Americans politically and economically. South,” Jackson served three terms, and led his city and the region to new heights while observers watched in awe as he instituted principles of affirmative action, and thereby dismantled oppressive economic policies that generally excluded local Black business owners. Whether as representatives of municipal or national government, business, education or religion, the African American diaspora embodies an overall American spirit encompassing continual elevation of Black leadership propelled by the South’s Civil Rights Movement, and proceeds in the New Millennium with the assistance of “gatekeepers” of past hard-fought successes that rendered historic federal legislation, and inspires the young to “bring up the rear” to further champion human rights which enhances society. (1938–2003), among others-who have blazed the decades-long trail toward Black Americans’ sustenance, economic and political empowerment and positive growth for future generations. Who’s Who Among African Americans details one’s determination, perseverance and fervent desire to succeed, and the historic individuals-Booker T. Hewitt Former Librarian Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jessie Carney Smith University Librarian Fisk Universityįoreword.
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