Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Extraordinary Career in Negotiating for the Release of American Hostages Abroad

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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Extraordinary Career in Negotiating for the Release of American Hostages Abroad

By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decision to step down as president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition this month has led many to reflect on the civil rights leader’s astonishing career. But a significant part of Jackson’s fight for justice was his ability as a deft negotiator. That […]

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