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'''Earl Walker Jackson Sr.''' (born January 13, 1952) is an American pastor, businessman speaker, author, and political activist. He was a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] primary candidate for the [[United States Senate]] in Virginia in the [[United States Senate election in Virginia, 2012|2012 election]]. He is the founder and current president of S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True To America's National Destiny), a [[conservatism in the United States|conservative]] [[non-profit organization]] dedicated to restoring America's "Judeo-Christian" ethics. He is head pastor at Exodus Faith Ministries, located in [[Chesapeake, VA]]. Jackson has appeared as a commentator on national news networks such as [[C-SPAN]], [[Fox News]] and [[MSNBC]]. |
'''Earl Walker Jackson Sr.''' (born January 13, 1952) is an American pastor, businessman speaker, author, and political activist. He is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The Republican Party of Virginia will hold a Nominating Convention in May of 2013. |
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E.W. Jackson was a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] primary candidate for the [[United States Senate]] in Virginia in the [[United States Senate election in Virginia, 2012|2012 election]]. He is the founder and current president of S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True To America's National Destiny), a [[conservatism in the United States|conservative]] [[non-profit organization]] dedicated to restoring America's "Judeo-Christian" ethics. He is head pastor at Exodus Faith Ministries, located in [[Chesapeake, VA]]. Jackson has appeared as a commentator on national news networks such as [[C-SPAN]], [[Fox News]] and [[MSNBC]]. |
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== Early life and career == |
== Early life and career == |
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Earl Walker Jackson Sr. was born on January 13, 1952 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He eventually joined the [[United States Marine Corps]] where he served for three years. Following the Marines, he entered the [[University of Massachusetts Boston]] and graduated in 1975. In 1978, he graduated from [[Harvard Law School]] and continued to practice law in the Boston area for 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rightsidenews.com/2010070410873/us/politics-and-economics/democrats-racial-strategy.html |title=Democrats’ Racial Strategy | Politics and Economics Right Side News |publisher=Rightsidenews.com |date=July 4, 2010 |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> While in Boston, he appeared on several radio shows on WHDH Boston, as well as having a nationally syndicated talk show, "Earl Jackson Across America."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1571/is_n21_v14/ai_n27536468/?tag=content;col1 |title=Jackson wants to mend the fabric of the family | Insight on the News Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET |publisher=Findarticles.com |date=June 8, 1998 |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> In 1996, he joined with the [[Christian Coalition]] to head "The Samaritan Project," an outreach program that distributed $500,000 to churches that were victims of arson. In 1998, he was consecrated a bishop and went on to establish Exodus Faith Ministries. Currently, Jackson is involved in [[Hampton Roads]] politics, serving as a member of the Chesapeake Police Advisory Board, a Trustee of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, and a Trustee for Lead Hampton Roads. He has made media appearances on ABC's ''[[Good Morning America]]'', ''[[Politically Incorrect]]'', ''[[Hardball with Chris Matthews]]'', C-SPAN's ''[[Washington Journal]]'', ABC Radio Network, and [[NPR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://standamerica.us/about.html |title=Judao Christian Values – S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True to America's National Destiny) – Contributions |publisher=Standamerica.us |date= |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> |
Earl Walker Jackson Sr. was born on January 13, 1952 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He eventually joined the [[United States Marine Corps]] where he served for three years. Following the Marines, he entered the [[University of Massachusetts Boston]] and graduated in 1975. In 1978, he graduated from [[Harvard Law School]] and continued to practice law in the Boston area for 15 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rightsidenews.com/2010070410873/us/politics-and-economics/democrats-racial-strategy.html |title=Democrats’ Racial Strategy | Politics and Economics Right Side News |publisher=Rightsidenews.com |date=July 4, 2010 |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> While in Boston, he appeared on several radio shows on WHDH Boston, as well as having a nationally syndicated talk show, "Earl Jackson Across America."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1571/is_n21_v14/ai_n27536468/?tag=content;col1 |title=Jackson wants to mend the fabric of the family | Insight on the News Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET |publisher=Findarticles.com |date=June 8, 1998 |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> In 1996, he joined with the [[Christian Coalition]] to head "The Samaritan Project," an outreach program that distributed $500,000 to churches that were victims of arson. In 1998, he was consecrated a bishop and went on to establish Exodus Faith Ministries. Currently, Jackson is involved in [[Hampton Roads]] politics, serving as a member of the Chesapeake Police Advisory Board, a Trustee of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, and a Trustee for Lead Hampton Roads. He has made media appearances on ABC's ''[[Good Morning America]]'', ''[[Politically Incorrect]]'', ''[[Hardball with Chris Matthews]]'', C-SPAN's ''[[Washington Journal]]'', The Glenn Beck Program, ABC Radio Network, and [[NPR]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://standamerica.us/about.html |title=Judao Christian Values – S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True to America's National Destiny) – Contributions |publisher=Standamerica.us |date= |accessdate=January 30, 2011}}</ref> |
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== S.T.A.N.D. == |
== S.T.A.N.D. == |
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Revision as of 09:11, 4 December 2012
Earl Walker Jackson Sr. (born January 13, 1952) is an American pastor, businessman speaker, author, and political activist. He is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. The Republican Party of Virginia will hold a Nominating Convention in May of 2013.
E.W. Jackson was a Republican Party primary candidate for the United States Senate in Virginia in the 2012 election. He is the founder and current president of S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True To America's National Destiny), a conservative non-profit organization dedicated to restoring America's "Judeo-Christian" ethics. He is head pastor at Exodus Faith Ministries, located in Chesapeake, VA. Jackson has appeared as a commentator on national news networks such as C-SPAN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Early life and career
Earl Walker Jackson Sr. was born on January 13, 1952 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He eventually joined the United States Marine Corps where he served for three years. Following the Marines, he entered the University of Massachusetts Boston and graduated in 1975. In 1978, he graduated from Harvard Law School and continued to practice law in the Boston area for 15 years.[1] While in Boston, he appeared on several radio shows on WHDH Boston, as well as having a nationally syndicated talk show, "Earl Jackson Across America."[2] In 1996, he joined with the Christian Coalition to head "The Samaritan Project," an outreach program that distributed $500,000 to churches that were victims of arson. In 1998, he was consecrated a bishop and went on to establish Exodus Faith Ministries. Currently, Jackson is involved in Hampton Roads politics, serving as a member of the Chesapeake Police Advisory Board, a Trustee of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, and a Trustee for Lead Hampton Roads. He has made media appearances on ABC's Good Morning America, Politically Incorrect, Hardball with Chris Matthews, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, The Glenn Beck Program, ABC Radio Network, and NPR.[3]
S.T.A.N.D.
Jackson established S.T.A.N.D. on July 4, 2010[4] as a grassroots political organization, noted for its conservative stances on issues such as abortion, marriage, and government. In the same month, he made headlines[5] for his views condemning the New Black Panther Party in regard to voter intimidation.[6]
References
- ^ "Democrats' Racial Strategy | Politics and Economics Right Side News". Rightsidenews.com. July 4, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "Jackson wants to mend the fabric of the family | Insight on the News Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET". Findarticles.com. June 8, 1998. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "Judao Christian Values – S.T.A.N.D. (Staying True to America's National Destiny) – Contributions". Standamerica.us. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "Black Minister Forms Political Action Committee (STAND America PAC) to Defeat Liberal Congressional Black Caucus and Break 'Death Grip' of Democrat Party on Black Community". Christian Newswire. April 1, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "Black Minister Denounces New Black Panther Party; Accuses Obama Administration of Racial Pay-Back Politics – Demands Congressional Investigation and Special Prosecutor". Christian Newswire. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ^ "New Black Panther Leader Defends Group in Voter Intimidation Case". FoxNews.com. April 7, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.