Washington, Feb. 17 -- Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
"Today, we mourn the passing of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a leader among leaders whose life helped bend the moral arc of our nation toward justice. Reverend Jackson was a towering figure in the civil rights movement, a champion for the poor and the marginalized, and a relentless advocate for voting rights, economic fairness, and human dignity.
"For me, this loss is deeply personal. As a young man serving as a staffer to then Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, I had the honor of meeting Reverend Jackson for the first time. Hi...