It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson. More than a legendary voice, Freddie was a kind, generous soul whose music became the soundtrack to our lives. Details regarding arrangements will follow. Rest in peace, Freddie. 🕊️❤ The Family
"You don't get freedom peacefully. Anyone who is depriving you of freedom isn't deserving of a peaceful approach." —Malcolm X
These words that still resonate today.
Today we remember the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
From a high school sports standout to a fearless civil rights leader marching alongside Martin Luther King Jr., his voice became a force for justice, equity, and political power for Black America. A past honoree recognized by the NAACP for his service and impact, his legacy remains woven into the very fabric of our culture.
He didn't just witness history, he helped write it. We honor his journey. We remember his impact. We continue the work.
Rest in power. 🕊️
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What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans. We are not a nation that guns down our citizens in the street. We are not a nation that allows our citizens to be brutalized for exercising their constitutional rights. We are not a nation that tramples the 4th Amendment and tolerates our neighbors being terrorized. The people of Minnesota have stood strong — helping community members in unimaginable circumstances, speaking out against injustice when they see it, and holding our government accountable to the people. Minnesotans have reminded us all what it is to be American, and they have suffered enough at the hands of this Administration. Violence and terror have no place in the United States of America, especially when it’s our own government targeting American citizens.
No single person can destroy what America stands for and believes in, not even a President, if we — all of America — stand up and speak out. We know who we are. It's time to show the world. More importantly, it's time to show ourselves.
Now, justice requires full, fair, and transparent investigations into the deaths of the two Americans who lost their lives in the city they called home. Jill and I are sending strength to the families and communities who love Alex Pretti and Renee Good as we all mourn their senseless deaths.