Joint Center Jesse Jackson Statement Highlighted in the Associated Press

In memory of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., a monumental figure in the American civil rights movement, a two-time presidential candidate, and a lifelong champion of justice, equality, and Black political empowerment, the Joint Center released a statement highlighting his life accomplishments and our organization’s shared history. The statement was highlighted in the Associated Press live update coverage of his passing.

From the live update coverage: “The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a Washington-based think tank that deals with issues facing communities of color, said in a statement that it was ‘honored to walk alongside Reverend Jackson across the decades — and our histories are deeply intertwined.’ The Center noted that its voter mobilization efforts, ‘including our support of Operation Big Vote,’ complemented Jackson’s own efforts on expanding the electorate. ‘Together, Jackson, the Joint Center, and partners across the movement helped build the architecture of Black political power that endures today.'”

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