NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS WORLD CIVILITY AWARD

Ambassador Clyde Rivers with Prof. Jackson and Dr. Donella Pitzl

On the campus of Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky in February 2017, Prof. Eric Jackson received the World Civility Award for his work in bringing Black History Studies to life around the world through his curriculum development and published works and bringing healthy civil dialogue to histories of different cultures. He’s worked with the NAACP and different cultural groups to help bring civil dialogue to historic issues. Prof. Jackson is highly esteemed by his students and colleagues alike. According to many he has a way of talking straight while bringing life and hope to people. Prof. Eric is a fine example of a true World Civility Awardee. The award was presented by Ambassador Clyde Rivers and Dr. Donella Pitzl in the company of friends and colleagues on the NKU campus.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Spokesperson for World Civility Day. This was launched in 2016. Ambassador Rivers brought the Community Civility Counts resolution to a global stage. One of the first renowned recipients of the World Civility Award being, Former President of Zambia Africa, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, one of the last living freedom fighters and an Icon for the continent of Africa. Chuck Hughes, Executive Director of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Gordon Bradshaw, the Chambers Public Policy Chairman along with The Times Media Co. have been the biggest supporter of World Civility Day and Community Civility Counts Resolution.

Ambassador Rivers said, “To honor a man like Prof. Jackson with this award brings the level of the award to a new height. It is men like him that make a difference in this world and it is an honor to continue to search out and find people with a deep seated commitment to Civil Dialogue in helping mankind dwell in peace.”