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The podcast was created by Dion D. Banks and Kisha Petticolas, Cofounders of the Eastern Shore Network for Change. This collection of interviews was recorded and produced by ESNC board member Verlisha Taylor as a part of an event called “Reflections on Pine,” a series of events held in July 2017 to commemorate the civil unrest in Cambridge, Maryland, during the “Long Hot Summer of 1967”. These interviews focus on Cambridge during a time that, for many people, had been ignored. The first six episodes feature stories from Clarabell Tilghman, Barbara Pinder, William “Pee Wee” Jackson, Gloria Richardson, Fred Jackson, and Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley.“We will continue to challenge the perceptions of our community by reclaiming our narrative and sharing our truth. Our story of hope, faith, and change; a story of world-class leadership and a resilient community who decided not to accept the status quo as an option,” said Banks. “We are very proud of these first six episodes and hope more people will decide to share their stories with us. We encourage you to listen and connect with our interviewees as they share first-hand life experiences during civil unrest,” said Petticolas. ESNC’s mission is to raise awareness of issues in Dorchester County and creatively work with the community to inform, educate, and foster change, leading to social and economic empowerment. For more information about the organization, visit our website, http://www.esnccambridgemd.com.
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Sunday Sep 30, 2018
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
In this episode entitled, "We are Soldiers in the Army", we honor Fred Jackson, a leader of the Cambridge, Maryland Civil Rights Movement.
Frederick Douglass Jackson Jr. was born in Cambridge Maryland on December 18, 1930. He was the youngest of three sons born to Frederick D. Jackson Sr. and Mable Arizona Victoria Burroughs Jackson.
in 1961, the Freedom Riders came to Cambridge and Fred said to Betty, "there's going to be trouble now". Because of his known commitment to getting a better education for his children, Fred under the leadership of his friend Gloria Richardson Dandridge, became very involved in the Civil Rights Movement of Cambridge.
Fred attended protest organization meetings, protest marches, and stood with Ms. Richardson-Dandridge, often referred to as the Lieutenant of the Cambridge Movement.
We honor and celebrate the courageous leadership and commitment of Fred Jackson during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's. During the time of racial segregation, Fred became one of the strongest advocates for economic rights, as well as desegregation.
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