Eastern Michigan University hosted Reverend Jesse Jackson and his son, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Wednesday afternoon.
The Rainbow Coalition sponsored the Jacksons’ visit to EMU to discuss the role of people of color in voting and America’s history.
Jackson Jr. says it’s important to understand this role, especially in the face of cultural and historical challenges.
“The more we know, the better informed we are. The why we are here, for me at least, captures a sense that we are the sum of all of these historical events.”
The event ended with Reverend Jackson, assisted by his son, leading the crowd in an affirmational chant.
“I am somebody. My mind is a pearl. I can do anything in the world.”
Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support. Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving.
Like 89.1 WEMU on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
Contact WEMU News at 734.487.3363 or email us at studio@wemu.org
