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Rev. Jesse Jackson lauds the late Rosa Parks, criticizes response to Katrina

By Amy Gage
November 7, 2005

Introduced as the "conscience of the nation" and a "great unifyer," the Rev. Jesse Jackson received a standing ovation at St. Olaf College on Sunday night before he even opened his mouth to speak. Among the numerous media outlets covering the hourlong speech and question-and-answer session were the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune. An estimated 1,200 students and townspeople were in attendance.

Contact David Gonnerman at 507-786-3315 or gonnermd@stolaf.edu.