Jackson Legacy Foundation

we believe that all people are guaranteed human rights, civil rights, social and economic justice, and gender equality. at the jackson legacy foundation, our work is rooted in the values of personal fortitude, compassion, social justice, and empowerment of education to fulfill one’s personal journey. as a grant-making organization, we actively seek and support individuals and organizations that: >> fight for equitable access to education, arts, and athletics. >> promote racial, social, and general equality. >> nurture young people who demonstrate the fortitude to advance themselves, their community, and justice and compassion in the world. founded by jacqueline jackson in 1988, the jackson legacy foundation was established to represent the life and values of her mother, gertrude brown. despite being born into poverty and becoming an unwed mother at 16, ms. brown remained dedicated to self-improvement and education. after putting her own five children through college, at age 51, sh