Congressperson

Jesse L. Jackson, Jr

Jr.

Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) is author of the remarkable book, A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights. We at BC gladly endorse it.

2 pieces

Commentary

Rosa Parks, Constitutional Theory and the Role of Government

By Jesse L. Jackson, Jr Congressperson

On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake’s order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger. Rosa Parks was honored with a statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S Capitol. Rep. Jackson was instrumental in passing the…

On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks, age 42, refused to obey bus driver James Blake's order that she give up her seat to…

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Commentary

Rosa Parks, Constitutional Theory and the Role of Government

By Jesse L. Jackson, Jr Congressperson

Rosa Parks will be honored with a statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S Capitol. Rep. Jackson was instrumental in passing the enabling legislation. Today some might consider it a stretch to argue that Rosa Parks single handedly dealt a blow to Jeffersonian Democracy and the ideology of states rights. While most people…

Rosa Parks will be honored with a statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S Capitol. Rep. Jackson was instrumental in passing the enabling legislation.…

Continue reading 5 min