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Jesse Jackson, to me, is more of a politician than a freedom fighter like my grandfather the reverend Patterson down in Savannah, GA.
Jesse tries to keep himself in the spotlight as much as possible because he seeks political clout. Most of the battles he seek have already been fought and seem like repeated efforts. He needs to take the next step so African Americans can take the next step as well.
The NAACP seems unable to understand that African Americans need to brought into the loop of this technology savvy society or be in danger of being left behind. That would be required to do something that they would dread to do: bring accountability to the African American people themselves. We African Americans have to take up the reins and control our own destiny instead of waiting for others to save us.
FIRST is a big part of those opportunities. It opens up the real possibilities that science and technology are a real career path to take. Scholarships are just a part of that. The kids learn to work in a diverse environment ( I dare say the X-Cats are the most diverse team in FIRST) in a true business model and are given accountability for their actions to make responsible descions that affect the whole team. Much is learned from this and provides invaluble experience that they can take with them to college and when they enter the work force.
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