Jesse Jackson: Freedom and equal justice under the law requires constant struggle
by Leonard Pitts Jr., Tribune Content Agency
Jul 16, 2023
3 minutes
Last week, on Juneteenth, the nation enjoyed the new national holiday celebrating the freedom of the slaves at the end of the Civil War. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of Shelby v. Holder and the impending decision of the Supreme Court on affirmative action in college admissions. The juxtaposition is a stark reminder that the struggle for equal justice for all is ongoing. Each step forward is met with furious reaction; each reconstruction with concerted efforts to roll
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