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Jesse Jackson

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June 21, 2026

There are no apathetic people. There are only uninspired people.

Jesse Jackson

Feb 17, 2026

These ideas are not just conservative, they are somewhat way off the main line. They could destabilize the country.

usatoday.com
Nov 17, 2021

Oh, it's impossible not to be concerned about the jury makeup when you look at Glynn County, 27 percent of the population at least is black, yet, there is only one black on the jury.

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Aug 1, 2020

Today, there's a moral desert, top-down. The acid rain is coming, top-down.

npr.org
Jun 1, 2020

The marchers are full of hope. They believe something can happen. On the move, we're not going backwards.

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Jan 20, 2017

We're not anti-Trump. We're for America. We're for inclusion. We're for race.

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Aug 1, 2013

You look on a jury without a black and without a man, certainly not a jury of Trayvon's peers, the Department of Justice must intervene and take this case to another level.

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Aug 1, 2013

You look at a jury without a black or without a man on it, it certainly was not a jury of Trayvon's peers. The Department of Justice must intervene and take this case, frankly, to another level.

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Jul 13, 2013

You look at a jury without a black and without a man on it, if it was a jury of Trayvon's peers, the Department of Justice must intervene and take this case, frankly, to another level.

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Jun 26, 2013

She explained she's not a racist. She appeared to be contrite and agonizing over the accusations, but the issue now and it's not just the words of contrition, but she must spend her time now off of the circuit focused on the workplace…

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Jul 16, 2008

There really is no justification for my comment. And I hope the Obama family and the American people can forgive me.

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Jul 9, 2008

He basically told us that he wants there to be a focus on accountability by government and social structures, and not just talking about what black men should do.

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