Jesse Jackson was ‘direct connection to great civil rights era’, says Diane Abbott
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Following Jesse Jackson's death at 84, UK figures like Diane Abbott are paying tribute to his significant role in both the US and UK civil rights movements. Jackson was seen as a direct link to the civil rights era and a long-time campaigner against racial inequality in the UK. He addressed institutional racism, economic disparities, and criminal justice issues. In 2007, Jackson visited Manchester as part of a tour highlighting the connection between economic, racial, and social justice for African descendant communities. He emphasized the contributions of Black people to the UK and encouraged communities to recognize their value. Jackson consistently supported Black British communities during times of crisis and injustice.
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AI-ExtractedJackson urged Margaret Thatcher to drop UK support for apartheid in South Africa.
Jackson visited Manchester in 2007 for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery.
Jesse Jackson was a “direct connection to the great era of civil rights”.
Jackson joined a Trafalgar Square protest to end apartheid attended by 120,000 people.
Jackson campaigned for decades to address institutional racism in the UK.
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