Derrick Z. Jackson
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Derrick Zane Jackson is an African American
journalist, currently a regular columnist
and associate editor for the Boston Globe.
Jackson's views are considered liberal, and he often addresses politics and racial issues in his twice-weekly column. Jackson is known for his annual columns discussing graduation rates of college football and basketball teams. During each year's March Madness
, he devotes several columns to discussing the graduation rates of the participating teams.
A native Milwaukeean and graduate of John Marshall High School
, Jackson has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He also had a post-graduate journalism fellowship at Harvard University
, and is the recipient of various honorary degrees. He also teaches journalism part-time at Simmons College
in Boston.
Jackson is married to local physician/health researcher and Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health Associate Professor, Dr. Michelle Holmes; they have two sons. He has served as Scoutmaster and advisor for Boyscout Troop
/Crew 56 Cambridge out of the Grace United Methodist Church
.
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
journalist, currently a regular columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
and associate editor for the Boston Globe.
Jackson's views are considered liberal, and he often addresses politics and racial issues in his twice-weekly column. Jackson is known for his annual columns discussing graduation rates of college football and basketball teams. During each year's March Madness
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
, he devotes several columns to discussing the graduation rates of the participating teams.
A native Milwaukeean and graduate of John Marshall High School
John Marshall High School (Wisconsin)
John Marshall High School is a public high school located on 4141 North 64th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Marshall is part of the Milwaukee Public School system. The school had 1097 students during the 2004-2005 school year....
, Jackson has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He also had a post-graduate journalism fellowship at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
, and is the recipient of various honorary degrees. He also teaches journalism part-time at Simmons College
Simmons College (Massachusetts)
Simmons College, established in 1899, is a private women's undergraduate college and private co-educational graduate school in Boston, Massachusetts.-History:Simmons was founded in 1899 with a bequest by John Simmons a wealthy clothing manufacturer in Boston...
in Boston.
Jackson is married to local physician/health researcher and Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health Associate Professor, Dr. Michelle Holmes; they have two sons. He has served as Scoutmaster and advisor for Boyscout Troop
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
/Crew 56 Cambridge out of the Grace United Methodist Church
Grace United Methodist Church
Grace United Methodist Church could refer to:* Grace United Methodist Church * Grace United Methodist Church * Grace United Methodist Church...
.