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Jesse Jackson describes how his father inspired him

Civil Rights campaigner Rev. Jesse Jackson tells Fern Britton a story from how childhood in the American South that taught him a valuable lesson. When he was young he watched his stepfather stand up to a bullying white boss. Although poor he walked out of his job rather than endure the indignity of being beaten. Jesse was inspired to stand up for what was right.

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