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“As the lady arose, she lengthened her spine, drew back her shoulders, and steadied her gaze toward an illuminated horizon. In the bend...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
Normalizing Harm
The Facebook post on the left is one that I created to highlight a passage from my book "Race, Poverty, & Progress: An American Paradox"...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Mar 13, 2022
- 2 min
Who We Are
American Black History is over 400 years old. I think this fact gets lost during our Black History Month celebrations. Black History,...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Feb 11, 2022
- 1 min
Missouri Students Need Us Now
I'm outraged. According to Missourinet.com, the State of Missouri is with holding almost $2 billion from Missouri school districts,...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jul 17, 2021
- 1 min
The Shop is Open!
Introducing the Donna Jackson LLC online store! I have been so busy preparing to launch this facet of my business and I am eager to...
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Donna M. Jackson
- May 30, 2021
- 2 min
Healing Starts With Justice
I will not watch events commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the destruction of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I will not...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Black History Alive! Series
Hope all is well with you in the new year! I had quite an inspirational holiday season. For Black History Month 2021, I have produced a...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Aug 14, 2020
- 2 min
Where We Are
I begin my book Race, Poverty, & Progress: An American Paradox by referring to myself as a “modern-woman in a modern time”. However, I...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
Silent No More
The tragic death of George Floyd catapulted many of us onto action. Until now, I have sat by silently and watched too many things...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Protect These Children
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Going Back in Time
We are the descendants of enslaved Africans. We, and our fore-parents, were born on American soil. We are Americans and this is our...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 24, 2020
- 1 min
Black People Matter
It is not, Black Lives Matter, but, Black People Matter. You see, I am a Black woman. I am more than just a thing with “life". I believe...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 16, 2020
- 1 min
Misappropriated Funding
Donations and pledges of hundreds of millions of dollars are coming in from many companies to support racial justice programs, but it all...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Reparations-America Owes Us Too
What are reparations? Proposed policies that seek to remedy the legacy of Black economic disparities which include, but are not limited...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 6, 2020
- 2 min
Obtaining Convictions Remains Elusive
We need justice for Breonna Taylor. She was murdered as she slept in her bed, yet no charges have been brought against the police...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 3, 2020
- 1 min
An Uptick of Violence
At the beginning of May 2020, I noticed an increase in the news stories about police brutality racially-motivated incidences: Breonna...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 3, 2020
- 1 min
Companies Stepping Up
Here is a partial list of companies who have committed to help the cause of ending systemic racism or pledged money to help the cause:...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
Declaration for Reparations
Whereas, Africans were transported to the 13 colonies and, subsequently, the United States of America. And, Whereas, their capture and...
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Donna M. Jackson
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
A Time for Vigilance
The death of George Floyd, 46, of Minneapolis, MN, at the hand of 4 police officers has torn apart the thin veneer of civility we have...
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Donna M. Jackson
- Jul 9, 2019
- 1 min
Introducing...Donna Jackson LLC
I am so proud to bring you "Race, Poverty, and Progress: An American Paradox". So, I'm starting my company and launching my book at the...
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