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I believe and I could be wrong, his response was not expected. It was not. " Oh, isn't this just wonderful."
Jackson didn't play when Jackie Robinson played, but he was still not welcome in far too many establishments because of the color of his skin.
When my Dad, who is the same age as Jackson, was very concerned about driving south to Florida, 15 years ago. Racist treatment leaves a permanent mark.
Bravo for Jackson's honesty.
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