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This resolution recognizes and honors Dr. Maurice Jackson, a tenured professor at Georgetown University with expertise in history, Black studies, and music, particularly jazz. The resolution highlights Dr. Jackson's multifaceted career, which includes working as a longshoreman and community organizer before entering academia, and celebrates his significant scholarly contributions, such as authoring books like "Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience" and co-editing several academic works focused on African American history and culture. It acknowledges his extensive international lecture circuit, his civic engagement (including serving as the first Chair of the DC Commission on African American Affairs), and his efforts to preserve historical materials by donating important collections to institutions like Georgetown University and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The resolution also recognizes Dr. Jackson's ongoing commitment to illuminating Black Washington, D.C. history through his forthcoming works, and notes his personal life as a devoted husband and father. By formally acknowledging his contributions, the resolution seeks to honor Dr. Jackson's lifetime of scholarship, public service, and dedication to preserving and amplifying Black historical narratives.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0012