I do not understand how anyone can respect or take the “Reverend” Jesse Jackson, Sr. seriously about anything.  He has used racism, black liberation theology, and social justice his entire life to gain personal fame and reward.  The truth is the Republicans have done more for African-Americans throughout history, from the Black Republican Party (as it was originally called) to ALL of the proposed, supported, and passed Civil Rights laws.  The anti-black and pro-segregation Ku Klux Klan was a Democrat-dominated organization.  Conservatives and Republicans should make it a point to educate our children on the true history of slavery, segregation, and civil rights in America.  An excellent book I highly recommend detailing the true history of slavery in American is Stolen History, by Frantz Kebreau.