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![]() [Jesse Jackson speaks about the need for tuition aid] Original Airdate: 10/17/1986 Length: 00:02:58 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract David Boeri reports that Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) spoke at the Massachusetts State House about the importance of access to higher education. Boeri notes that many supporters turned out to listen to Jackson. Jackson urges the audience to vote for candidates who support education. Boeri's report includes footage of Jackson addressing the audience. Boeri notes that some students cannot afford higher education because of the increasing costs of higher education and federal cuts in student aid. Boeri interviews Kevin Sheehan (State Student Association of Massachusetts) and Mike Ferrigno (State Student Association of Massachusetts) about the price of higher education. Boeri's report includes footage of Jackson addressing the media after his speech. Contributor : Reporter David Boeri
Subject : Keywords African American politicians Universities and colleges Subject : Personal Names Boeri, David Bolling, Bruce Ferrigno, Mike Hicks, Shirley Owens Jackson, Jesse King, Mel Owens, William Sheehan, Kevin Type : Genre News - Television |
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