118th Congress
The death of Sonya Massey is an absolute tragedy. Fearing for her safety, she did what most of us would do, she called 911 for help. One of the deputies called upon to protect and serve, instead ended her life, fatally shooting her.
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Congressman Jonathan L Jackson accepted “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela Award” for his father The Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago, IL
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18 Congressman Jonathan L Jackson visits Midewin, a place of healing and of coming together. In the language of Potawatomi People, Midewin means “healing”. It describes their “Grand Medicine Society” or “Medicine Lodge Society” a group of people committed to restoring health and balance to the community..
Their aim is to restore health and establish balance between use and conservation, between the needs of the future and legacy of the past.
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Congressman Jonathan L Jackson accepted “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela Award” for his father The Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago, IL
Photo Credit: John L. Alexander / via OnAir Daily News
Today we celebrate International Mandela Day around the world.
This is, of course, in honor of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first President of South Africa from 1994 – 1999. Mandela is South Africa’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Mandela’s government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid.
I was honored to speak at the Korean Church Coalition (KCC) to shed light on the human rights abuses in North Korea. I was proud to stand in solidarity not only with the KCC but also with The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, the North Korea Freedom Coalition, North Korean refugee and defector Timothy Cho, the Co-Secretariat for the United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on North Korea as well as many other VIP’s.
The Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the National Action Network held a special a Commission Field Hearing on “Suicide and the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys” in New York, in observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the past 30 years, the suicide rates among Black men and boys have increased by 160%, underscoring the need for immediate action. Now is the time to work together to advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of Black men and boys.
CHICAGO - Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1stDistrict Ill) issued the following statement this evening in response to the violence that erupted at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left two killed, including the gunman, and three people injured, including former President Donald J. Trump.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that communities of color face in accessing mental health care in the U.S. If you are battling mental health issues, never be ashamed to ask for help.