"Jesse Jackson Jr. Highlights 'Al Jolson Syndrome': Uncovering the Stealthy Price of Declining DEI Initiatives"

Al Jolson, a legendary performer, gained fame through minstrel shows that caricatured Black culture. Jesse Jackson Jr. highlights this troubling legacy, pointing to persistent racial exploitation in American politics. As a Jewish immigrant, Jolson’s success stemmed from appropriating Black music, exposing complex connections between identity and racism.