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One of the great American Civil Rights Icons has died. Dr. Norman C. Francis, President of Xavier University for decades he built that institution into the premiere pre-med programs in the country sending more students into med school than any other college in the country. A champion of education and the epitome of Black intellectual excellence.

Tonight at 7:15 PM ET — President French and CAU scholars go live on ABC News Live with Linsey Davis to discuss the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s $38M gift to Clark Atlanta University. This is what transformational support looks like. ❤️🖤 Tune in Here : abc.com/watch-live/784…

Today we mourn the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson — a leader among leaders whose voice for justice, equality, and human dignity lifted up millions at home and across the world. He was a mentor to me personally, and I’ll never forget my first meeting with him as a young staffer to then-Mayor Sidney Barthelemy. Over the years, since our first meeting, he encouraged me in every step of my political career. His legacy will endure in every life he inspired. Thank you, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson🙏🏾 #KeepHopeAlive #iamsomebody

Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to giving voice to the voiceless, power to the powerless, and hope to the hopeless. Called the ‘Conscience of the Nation,’ he spent more than six decades challenging America to live up to its promise of equality and justice for all. From leading sit-ins to registering millions of new voters, Rev. Jackson’s efforts have improved countless lives and inspired the next generation of those working today to advance civil rights. We honor his legacy by rededicating ourselves to service to others and to building the inclusive America he envisioned. Image credit: (2020) Greenville News/Josh Morgan/STAFF

“I Am Somebody:” How Jesse Jackson Built Black Political Power bit.ly/4ryrOfi

STATEMENT FROM THE KING CENTER ON THE PASSING OF REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON SR. The King Center joins the nation and the world in remembering Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a towering figure in the struggle for racial and economic justice, equality, and human dignity. Rev. Jackson offered his voice, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom. Throughout six decades, his founding and leadership of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and two historic candidacies for President of the United States, Rev. Jackson was a powerful champion for civil and human rights and for economic parity. Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, shared, “Rev. Jackson opened doors so Black people and other excluded communities could step into opportunity and dignity. With Rainbow PUSH Coalition, he cast a bold vision of an inclusive society—uniting people across race, class, and faith to build power together and expand the table of economic opportunity.” A skilled nonviolent negotiator and advocate, Rev. Jackson spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and worked with Randall Robinson to organize an apartheid divestment campaign. In a 1985 speech at Harvard University, he called on the university to divest from South Africa. In that speech, he said, “Apartheid is unethical, theologically. Apartheid is unhealthy psychologically. Apartheid is a threat to the human race. Apartheid is a lie. We must destroy racism before racism destroys us, our character and our moral authority.” In 1993, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Founder of The King Center, presented Rev. Jackson with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize, the Center’s highest award for his myriad of nonviolent work for the eradication of what Dr. King’s called the “inseparable twins” of economic and racial injustice. While introducing him at the 1989 MLK Day Ecumenical Service, Mrs. King said about Rev. Jackson, “He is the leader for the homeless. He is the leader for the locked out. He is the leader for those who have no hope.” In the early 1960s, Rev. Jackson became active in the civil rights movement in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he was attending North Carolina A & T College. He joined the local Congress of Racial Equality and participated in sit-ins and demonstrations. This began an over half century commitment to the cause of humanity that included organizing students to respond to Dr. King’s call for supporters of the voting rights campaign in Selma; working on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) staff; and serving as the Chicago coordinator, then national leader, of the King-led SCLC’s economic development and empowerment program, Operation Breadbasket. As we reflect on Rev. Jackson’s extraordinary life, The King Center honors his indelible contributions to humanity. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, his colleagues, and the countless individuals whose lives were transformed by his ministry and activism. May his memory inspire future generations to continue the work of building a just, humane, equitable and peaceful world. His voice may be stilled, but his legacy will still resonate in the ongoing struggle for freedom. #JesseJackson #MLK #CorettaScottKing #TheKingCenter

We mourn the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. He dedicated his life to expanding opportunity, defending voting rights & advancing economic justice, and reminded generations to “Keep Hope Alive.” His legacy lives on. Read more: bit.ly/3Mr4lxz

Today, the world lost Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a beloved civil and human rights icon who championed justice, equality, diversity, inclusion, and peace. MMTC expresses our deepest sympathies to Reverend Jackson’s family, staff & friends. Read: conta.cc/4aBaUW7

Rev. Jesse Jackson is an icon, as he brought people together in the fight for justice. He recognized the power in civil disobedience AND electoral politics and had the courage to engage in both. Bill and I have him and his family, especially my colleague Jonathan, in our prayers.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, you are one of our nation's greatest patriots. Thank you for widening the path for generations to follow. You will truly be missed. Sending prayers, love and heartfelt condolences to the Jackson family.

The Morgan State University community joins the nation and the world in mourning the passing of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a towering figure in the ongoing struggle for civil rights, human dignity and social justice. 🗞️ Click To Read President Wilson's Message: pulse.ly/rwrftrzj1h

#RestInPower to Rev. Jesse Jackson. Today, we honor a giant whose voice, courage, and love for our people shaped generations. Reverend Jesse Jackson was not only a civil rights icon—he was family to the NAACP. His legacy sits at the heart of our work and at the center of this nation’s fight for justice. We carry his light forward. naacp.org/articles/naacp…

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Welcome to the family! We're excited to have the newest Alcorn State University employees, hired in October, join our team. We're proud to have them as we continue our legacy of excellence and community. #AlwaysAlcorn

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