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"textContent": "When I learned of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.’s passing, it was the morning of my very first keynote presentation in Charlotte, North Carolina where I discussed the century-long relationship between […]\n\nThe post Op-Ed: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s HBCU Roots Show How Student Leadership Shapes Black Political Power appeared first on Essence.",
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