The HistoryMakers video oral history with Phillip Jackson.
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016] |
| Description | 1 online resource (7 video files (3 hr., 21 min., 1 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=https://da.thehistorymakers.org/storiesForBio;ID=A2004.141 |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Jackson, Phillip, 1950-2018, interviewee. |
| Other author/creator | Crowe, Larry F., interviewer. |
| Other author/creator | Stearns, Scott, director of photography. |
| Other author/creator | HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company. |
| Variant title | History Makers video oral history with Phillip Jackson |
| Portion of title | Phillip Jackson |
| Abstract | Nonprofit CEO, Phillip Jackson was born on September 22, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from DuSable High School, Jackson attended Roosevelt University where he earned his B.S. degree in philosophy in 1974. From there, Jackson attended National Louis University earning his certificate in education. Following his graduation, Jackson went to work for Chicago publishers Kroch's and Brentano's, where he remained until 1997. Jackson also began his involvement in the community during this time, serving as chief of education for the Chicago Public Schools and as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. Jackson founded the Black Star Project, designed to help children and students achieve their educational potential and to increase parental involvement. Jackson received numerous awards, including the 2003-2004 Illinois Fatherhood Initiative's Father of the Year. In 2008, he ran for State Representative of the 26th District of Illinois, but was defeated. |
| Credits | Videographer, Scott Stearns. |
| Performer | Larry Crowe, interviewer. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded Chicago, Illinois 2004 August 24. |
| Source of description | Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Interviews. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Stock number | A2004.141 HistoryMakers |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |