Derrick Z. Jackson facts for kids
Derrick Zane Jackson (born July 31, 1955) is a talented nature photographer and a journalist for The Boston Globe newspaper. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Jackson is known for sharing his ideas about politics, fairness for all people, and protecting the environment in his newspaper columns. He writes these columns twice a week.
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Derrick Jackson's Journalism
Derrick Jackson is famous for his yearly columns about how many students graduate from college football and basketball teams.
March Madness and Graduation Rates
Every year during the exciting March Madness basketball tournament, Jackson writes several columns. These articles focus on the graduation rates of the teams playing in the tournament. He wants to highlight how important it is for student-athletes to succeed in their studies, not just in sports.
His Love for Nature and Birds
Besides his journalism, Derrick Jackson has a strong passion for nature and wildlife photography.
Working with Seabirds
He has been an important part of the Audubon's Seabird Institute, which used to be called Project Puffin. This group works to protect seabirds. Jackson has taught photography at the Hog Island Audubon Camp's Arts & Birding week. He also helps by taking pictures and documenting the institute's work with birds like Roseate Terns and Atlantic Puffins. His photos help show the amazing work being done to protect these beautiful birds.
Derrick Jackson's Background
Derrick Jackson grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Education and Learning
He went to John Marshall High School. Later, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In 1984, he attended Harvard University as part of a special program called a Nieman Fellowship. This fellowship is for experienced journalists to study and learn more. He has also received several honorary degrees, which are special awards from universities.
