Life long members of the NAACP, Donald and Ernestine Jackson are taking a break from leadership positions with the Illinois State Conference of Branches, NAACP after serving more than 10 yrs.

1. Don and Ernestine Jackson A Tribute From the Members of the NAACP Illinois State Conference

2. Don and Ernestine Jackson Dedicated Freedom Fighters! We salute you, today and always

3. Attorney Donald R. JacksonPresident, NAACP Illinois State ConferencePresident, Peoria Branch NAACP

4. Ernestine JacksonMembership Chair, NAACP Illinois State ConferenceWIN Chair, Peoria Branch NAACP

5. THE FUTURE Don is a beacon for tomorrow’s Leaders.

6. "We've come a long way since 1964. Most of the young people have no idea what happened prior to 1964. It's important to know your past so you can live your future."

7. Fighting for Education “I am just as proud of Manual as a graduate of Manual, as those people are of Central, Richwoods and Woodruff as well, so I am especially concerned about what appears to be a trend to attack the good will and reputation of the people who volunteer at Manual. I know there has been some attempts to, how should I say, to pressure some of the advisory council to either give up the ship, to give up the fight but they don’t intend to; so we don’t intend to stand by while lawyers and other people attempt to attack their credibility. So you are on notice now that if this trend continues the fight is on with the NAACP”. ~ Donald R. Jackson

9. “Thank you for your leadership and integrity. I remember several years ago, in Louisville, when things were gloomy and you stepped-up to help the conference. There have been many moments since then to be thankful for your commitment, diligence and intellect. We will continue to call upon you for help even though you are “stepping down”. This is a life-time commitment, just like the Life Member pin you proudly wear in your lapel”. ~ George Mitchell

11. “The Evanston Branch is especially grateful for your keynote address in 2009. Some people are still talking about your insightful and knowledgeable recount of the events in 2008. Your comments set the pace for community understanding and respect for the creation of the NAACP”. ~ George Mitchell

13. Sharing Knowledge and Wisdom

14. He Listens, and Hears ALL

15. “I learned almost everything I needed to know about the NAACP from Ernestine and Don. I’m so thankful that you took me under your wings and helped me learn and grow. I’m sorry I can’t make it back to Illinois for the close of your presidency, but just know that it has truly been a pleasure and an honor working with you”. ~ Barbara Jones

17. Our Presidents!

20. Commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riots

21. Protesting Injustice in Rockford, Illinois

22. Listen up…this is serious business!

23. Peoria Branch NAACP Cool Jazz Night

24. Get Ready, World…Here He Comes! Working President Retired President

25. WooooHoooo…Check Out Those Legs!!

26. Ernestine Thank you for being patient when we needed Don.

27. Now there’s more time for singing.

28. Don and Ernestine Thank you so much for your time and service!