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Donna M. Jackson
Jan 13, 20240 min read
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Towards Freedom
“As the lady arose, she lengthened her spine, drew back her shoulders, and steadied her gaze toward an illuminated horizon. In the bend...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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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"...
Donna M. Jackson
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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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,...
Donna M. Jackson
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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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,...
Donna M. Jackson
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jul 17, 20211 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
May 30, 20212 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Feb 4, 20211 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jul 12, 20202 min read
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Protect These Children
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 30, 20201 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 29, 20201 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 24, 20201 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 16, 20201 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 6, 20202 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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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:...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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Declaration for Reparations
Whereas, Africans were transported to the 13 colonies and, subsequently, the United States of America. And, Whereas, their capture and...
Donna M. Jackson
Jun 3, 20202 min read
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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...
Donna M. Jackson
May 30, 20201 min read
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