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Blyden Jackson
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| Born | June 2, 1936 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 2012 (aged 75–76) Bayonne, New Jersey, United States |
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| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
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Blyden Brown Jackson Jr. (born June 2, 1936 – died April 29, 2012) was an American writer, a brave Marine, and a dedicated civil rights activist. He also helped people as an emergency medical technician. He is best known for his exciting novels, Operation Burning Candle and Totem.
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Who Was Blyden Jackson?
Blyden Jackson was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He later passed away in Bayonne, New Jersey. During his life, he served in the U.S. Marines. His experiences in the Marines helped him write his first book, Operation Burning Candle.
Fighting for Civil Rights
In the 1960s, Blyden Jackson was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. This movement worked to make sure all people, no matter their race, had equal rights. He was the chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in New Haven, Connecticut. CORE was an important group that fought for civil rights.
Later, he started another CORE group called East River CORE. This group was in Harlem, a famous neighborhood in New York City. He worked hard to make a difference for people's rights.
His Books
Blyden Jackson wrote several novels. His stories often explored themes related to city life and the experiences of African Americans.
His most famous books are:
- Operation Burning Candle (published in 1973)
- Totem (published in 1975)
His last novel, For One Day of Freedom, was published after he passed away in December 2021.
Learning and Writing
Blyden Jackson loved to write. He took classes at New York University to improve his fiction writing skills. He learned from a teacher named Sidney Offit.
Media Appearances
In 1974, Blyden Jackson appeared on a show to talk about his novel, Operation Burning Candle. He discussed his book with the host, Walter James Miller.
