Question

Known as the Father of Affirmative Action, Jackson is remembered for being an asset to Atlanta and to this day the International airport includes his name. He wanted to make economic development accessible to Atlanta's black residents. How did he seek to accomplish this?

Answer 1

The answers are:
- instrumental in providing more contract work to black-owned businesses.
- sought to add more African American police officers
- Encouraged affirmative action programs which helped African Americans move into higher status jobs

The regulations that Proposed by Jackson, opened up many opportunities from oppressed group to be successful in society.
This reduce their reliance on the Government help and make them develop the ability to take care of their own.