Rev. Dr. Rutha M. Jackson is an activist on the frontline, age 16 of the Civil Rights Movement in Houston County. This local trailblazer is actively engaged in protests and plans to combat injustice for families victimized by overzealous police officers. Onward with civil rights, she collaborated and led Marches in Houston County against police brutality in honor of George Floyd’s abusive death. As President of NAACP, advocated for more change in policing and training of officers in Houston County. She was instrumental in helping to pass the Parental Parent Paid Leave Policy for the City of Warner Robins. --Compiled by Zora McKissic
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