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Ashley Jackson on Veganism, Food Justice, and Growing Up with Father Rev. Jesse Jackson
We love to see a strong Black vegan female activist make waves in the community!
Meet Ashley Jackson, a vegan activist, actress, producer, and daughter of American political activists Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. and Dr. Karin Stanford. Jackson is a graduate student at the University of Southern California where she studies film production. We spoke with Jackson to learn more about her upbringing, new vegan lifestyle, activism work, and career plans. Keep reading to learn more.
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VegOut (VO): What was it like growing up with two political icons as parents? How has it shaped your education thus far?
Ashley Jackson (AJ): As the daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and Dr. Karin Stanford, politics has shaped my life from an early age. I have a deep appreciation for my father's global impact as an African American presidential candidate Santita jackson.