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     I am writing to underscore the profound importance of Black Newspapers in the United States and their enduring impact on our society. As we continue to celebrate who we are as a people, we have to reflect on the pivotal role Black Americans have played in shaping our nation, it is imperative that we recognize the invaluable contributions of Black newspapers in preserving our history, amplifying diverse voices, and advocating for justice and equality.

     In an exclusive telephone conversation from his hospital bed on Sunday, August 22, the renowned civil rights leader expressed his ongoing support for vaccinations while explaining why his wife, Jacqueline, had not received the vaccine. “I have had both my shots,” Rev. Jackson said in the telephone call from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “My wife did not receive the vaccine because she has pre-existing conditions that were of concern.” Jackson maintained the importance of vaccination, noting that there are more stringent variants of the coronavirus.

On the night of Aug. 21, 2008, Mrs. Martha Wright of Collier City lost her only child in a drunk driving accident. Deborah Peterson, age 44, was traveling from Broward County to her home in Boca Raton