Jesse Jackson to speak at Rock Hill church

National civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson will speak Tuesday night at Freedom Temple Ministries in downtown Rock Hill. The free event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

Jackson is expected to speak on several issues, including the need for Medicaid expansion, more money for education, mental illness awareness in the black community, and recent incidents of police violence affecting African-Americans.

Freedom Temple is at 215 E. Main St. On-street parking and free parking in the city’s two downtown garages will be available.

Jackson, who was born in Greenville, founded the social justice group the National Rainbow Coalition.

The (Rock Hill) Herald