Jesse Jackson

In 1988, the Reverand Jesse Jackson began a movement to change the designation of “Black” to “African American” to symbolize the Black American’s historical connection to the continent. The designation and use of “African American” was the first-time blacks in the United States had been acknowledged as Americans.But what does it mean to be American?

Governor Rick Scott and other Republicans have repeatedly expressed anger about critical comments made last week by the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Judging by…