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Ronald Jackson is a social justice activist and educator who has taught in New York City public schools. He is co-author of an advanced high-school textbook on the civil war and reconstruction titled, "Freedom's Unfinished Revolution: An Inquiry into the Civil War and Reconstruction"(published by New Press and written under the auspices of the American Social History Project). Mr. Jackson has also conducted research on New York slave history for Historic Richmond Town, New York City's living history village and museum complex. He is also a multimedia artist, 3D animator, and videographer.
(7 comments)Thursday, August 22, 2013 CNN: Replace Gingrich As Host of "Crossfire" Or Face Boycott of Show & SponsorsSHARE
By hiring Newt Gingrich as host of "Crossfire" CNN endorses, validates, and mainstreams racism, religious intolerance, and homophobia - all in a sleazy attempt to appeal to and attract bigoted viewers. CNN is blowing its own racist 'dog whistle' by hiring Newt Gingrich. Therefore, CNN's "Crossfire" show--and its sponsors--must be boycotted until such time as Newt Gingrich is removed from his central position as host.