Benjamin Todd Jealous
1973
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Quotes
Biography
Benjamin Todd Jealous is an American civil rights leader, community organizer, and former president and CEO of the NAACP. Born in 1973 in California, Jealous has been at the forefront of advocating for social and racial justice throughout his career. He has worked on various civil rights issues, including promoting equality in education, advancing criminal justice reform, and combating institutionalized racism.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.
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We can't talk about jobs or the economy without talking about education and workforce development.
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The thing about rights is they're not actually supposed to be voted on. That's why they're called rights.
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Progress is when we start making new mistakes.
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I think you saw in Obama a natural and very successful politician - highly talented and highly disciplined.