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Podcast: Hazel Trice Edney On Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Life And Legacy

The Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast commemorates the legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and former presidential candidate. The episode includes insights from Hazel Trice Edney, editor-in-chief of the Trice Edney News Wire, who shares her personal and professional experiences with Rev. Jackson. Additionally, the discussion addresses the closure of the Richmond Free Press, a significant Black newspaper where Edney began her journalism career under founder Ray Boone. 

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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