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Pioneer who broke the color line in broadcasting at winx radio in washington, d.c. owned by the washington post. in an era of segregation jackson was initially denied a position because of his color. >> he was told by management and i quote no nigger will ever broadcast on this station. for hall jackson it was the beginning of the first in a series of racial break throughs in america that would impact the growth and development of minorities in communications in the 20th century. >> jackson secured sponsorship to launch a 15 minute segment on the station and started a form at of achievements t...
>> jakscheson became a pecs fuhr in radio for 70 plus years. he dedicated himself to inspiring millions as a broadcaster, a civic leader, a crusader for civil rights and in the process became a living legend. >> he used the air waves to entertain us, to give voice to the talent that emerged from our streets and shined light on them. >> i'm grateful to be a part of a legacy of artists that he had supported and loved and that means so much to me. i'm so honored so thank you for that and so many more gifts, mr. jackson. ♪ remember me as a good, good thing ♪ >> remembering how jackson brings b...
Horn honk. >> he used the truck to block any traffic and ran to save the baby. the frantic woman arrived seconds later and grabbed her child. i hope she said thank you for that. >> well, it is a remarkable thing to observe the row gress of african americans from the 20th century to the 21th century. that is what broadcasting legend herald jackson witnessed. along the way he helped tell the story of hope and achievement as the first black in broadcasting. during his recent funeral here in new york people celebrated how jackson pioneer whos life . >> the house that jack belt i always used to use...
That i had. ♪ >> gratefulness flows from the heart of many. he has been honored by six american presidents and the signature sewnian institution recognizes them as a national treasure. hall jackson an american would amplified america's hope and helped people live their lives beyond the dream. >> he was really something. hall jackson had a saying that sums up h his character. it is nice to be important but it is more important to be nice. and that is certainly something we he can all live by. >> jamie: beautifully told, kelly, thank you. new questions after attorney general eric holder weighs...