Don and Ernestine Jackson A Tribute

From the Members of the NAACP Illinois State Conference

Don and Ernestine Jackson

Dedicated Freedom Fighters!

We salute you, today and always

Attorney Donald R. JacksonPresident, NAACP Illinois State Conference

President, Peoria Branch NAACP

Ernestine JacksonMembership Chair, NAACP Illinois State Conference

WIN Chair, Peoria Branch NAACP

THE FUTURE

Don is a beacon for tomorrow’s Leaders.

"We've come a long way since 1964. Most of the young people have no idea what happened prior to 1964. It's important to know your past so you can live your future."

Fighting for Education “I am just as proud of Manual as agraduate of Manual, as those people areof Central, Richwoods and Woodruff aswell, so I am especially concerned aboutwhat appears to be a trend to attack thegood will and reputation of the peoplewho volunteer at Manual. I know therehas been some attempts to, how should I

say,to pressure some of the advisory council

toeither give up the ship, to give up the

fight butthey don’t intend to; so we don’t intend tostand by while lawyers and other peopleattempt to attack their credibility. So you

areon notice now that if this trend continues

thefight is on with the NAACP”. ~ Donald R. Jackson

 

“Thank you for your leadershipand integrity. I remember severalyears ago, in Louisville, whenthings were gloomy and youstepped-up to help theconference. There have beenmany moments since then to bethankful for your commitment,diligence and intellect. We willcontinue to call upon you for helpeven though you are “steppingdown”. This is a life-timecommitment, just like the LifeMember pin you proudly wear inyour lapel”. ~ George Mitchell

“The Evanston Branch isespecially grateful for yourkeynote address in 2009. Somepeople are still talking aboutyour insightful andknowledgeable recount of theevents in 2008. Your commentsset the pace for communityunderstanding and respect forthe creation of the NAACP”. ~ George

Mitchell

Sharing Knowledge and Wisdom

He Listens, and Hears ALL

“I learned almost everything I needed to know about the NAACP from Ernestine and Don. I’m so thankful that you took me under your wings and helped me learn and grow. I’m sorry I can’t make it back to Illinois for the close of your presidency, but just know that it has truly been a pleasure and an honor working with you”. ~ Barbara Jones

Our Presidents!

Commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riots

Protesting Injustice in Rockford, Illinois

Peoria Branch NAACP Cool Jazz Night

Get Ready, World…Here He Comes!

Working President Retired President

Woooo Hoooo…Check Out Those Legs!!

Thank you for being patient when we needed Don.

Ernestine

Now there’s more time for singing.

Thank you so muchfor your time and service!

Don and Ernestine