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| Jesse Jackson. Photo creds: Mrs. Snow |
With
Jackson’s creation of the Rainbow Coalition and Operation Push, he is striving
to reach his goal of increasing the economic conditions of all communities
through the creation of jobs and other employment opportunities for all races
along with the disadvantaged. Through his merging of the two organizations
together to form the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he has greatly surpassed his
original intentions, and his success and fame is continuing to skyrocket today.
Jackson’s abilities to merge such distinct ethnic groups together is
outstanding and worthy of applause, as he has been able to make people see eye
to eye and stand on common ground, despite the fact that these people are of a
completely different religion, gender, race, or culture.
Jackson’s
fame has continued to spread throughout the United States, spreading beyond the
boundaries of the country into other ones. Jackson inspires people of all ages
to believe in themselves, spreading his wisdom and knowledge through his
lectures at different colleges and universities around the world. He has
continued to uphold his reputation as a leading civil rights advocate,
expanding his aid into public policy issues related to health care, improving
education, and reducing the risks of poverty. Jackson claims that “America is
for those who yearn to breathe freely,” and through these words, we know he is
being completely genuine and is staying true to them. Jackson always pours his
heart out on stage and expresses his true passion for civil rights, and he has
continued to do so through his visit to Menlo-Atherton High School.