Well, he's our civil rights leader. I mean, here in Chicago, certainly, because this is where he came from, he's somebody that all of us who care deeply about making advancements in civil rights look to.
On the recordAugust 18, 2024
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Governor Pritzker emphasizes Jesse Jackson's significance as a civil rights leader and the impact he has had on civil rights advancements.
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