vfh_enva_jacksongb jacksongb enva vfh yes Giles B. Jackson (1853-1924) Lee, Lauranett African American civil rights workers--Virginia--Biography Jackson, Giles B. (Giles Beecher), 1853-1924 Biographical entry on civil rights activist Giles B. Jackson. Although born enslaved, he became an attorney, entrepreneur, real estate developer, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist in the conservative mold of his mentor, Booker T. Washington. Charlottesville, Va. : Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Virginia Foundation for the Humanities 2011 Articles Black-and-white photographs Timelines (chronologies) http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Jackson_Giles_B_1853-1924 1853/1924 Virginia 20111005 150905