Background
Jackson, Harold was born on August 14, 1953 in Birmingham, AL. Son of Lewis and Janye Jackson.
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Harold Jackson
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Harold Jackson, American Journalist. Recipient Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing, 1991. Trustee Baker U., since 1997. Member National Association Black Journalists (Journalist of Year award 1991), Birmingham Association Black Journalists (president 1987-1990), Society Professional Journalists (Green Eyeshade award 1989).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science, Baker U., 1975.
Career
Reporter, Birmingham Post-Herald, Alabama, 1975-1980; reporter, United Press International, Birmingham, Alabama, 1980-1983; state news editor, United Press International, 1983-1985; assistant national editor, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1985-1986; assistant city editor, Birmingham News, Alabama, 1986-1987; editorial writer, Birmingham News, 1987-1994; editorial page writer, The Baltimore Sun, since 1994. Journalist-in-residence Loyola College, Baltimore, 1997-1998.
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Membership
Trustee Baker U., since 1997. Member National Association Black Journalists (Journalist of Year award 1991), Birmingham Association Black Journalists (president 1987-1990), Society Professional Journalists (Green Eyeshade award 1989).
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Married Denice Estell Pledger, April 30, 1977. Children: Annette Michelle, Dennis Jerome.
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Religion
Presbyterian