Lynne M. Jackson, Director

 

Heritage:

Great-great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott
of the Dred Scott Decision, 1857

 

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/ Marketing,
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Graduate of Alleda Ward Wells Piano Studio of St. Louis

 

Professional Experience:

General Services Manager, Bryan Cave LLP
Employee Relations Associate, Ford Motor Company
Supervisor of Data Entry, CASS Logistics – Cass Commercial Corporation
Business Operations Director, Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis
Board Memberships: (past and present)
Association of Legal Administrators
Mission Metro St. Louis
Administrative Management Society
Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Network (President 3 of 10 years)
Community Women Against Hardship (Past Vice President )
Urban K-Life, Advisory Board

Selected Highlights of Past Foundation Engagements:

• Speaker at the 2007 Conference of the National Association of Attorneys General in Washington DC, C-Span broadcasted their session on the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision 3/7/07
• Participated at the Dred Scott Symposium at Washington University
  and hosted other Dred Scott descendants for the sesquicenntial on
  March 3-5, 2007
  
• Spoke at the Harvard Symposium on the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision 4/2007 at the invitation of Dr. Charles Ogletree, Jr.
  
• Presented taped address at the Library of Congress on the 150th Anniversary 3/6/2007
  
• Panelist at the Inaugural Underground Railroad Research Institute
  Conference at the University of Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY 2007
  
• Presented history in conference session at the 2007 Missouri Bar Association Annual Meeting in Springfield, MO 2007
  
• NPR Radio interviews on the Anniversary and the Foundation’s mission
  
• Renamed a block of Fourth Street in St. Louis, MO to Dred Scott Way on
  May 26, 2007
  
• Speaker at the Naturalization Ceremony at the Old Court House on
  July 3, 2007
  
• Presentation for Boeing attorneys at Bryan Cave with Dr. David Konig
  of Washington U.
  
• Accepted proclamation and spoke at the National Urban League Convention
  in St Louis, Mo 2007
  
• Co-sponsored Discover Your Roots genealogical conference hosted by
  LDS Lindell Ward

Additional Ministries and Volunteer Activities:

Co-Founder and President of PARRC Research, Inc.
National Day of Prayer Speaker 2004
National Day of Prayer Committee 2005
Global Day of Prayer Committee 2005 -2009
Ethnic Workers Summit Committee 2008 St. Louis Conference
Workshop speaker for Young Ladies of Integrity

 

Published and Media Works:

Wrote, hosted and produced PARRC Presents, a 30 minute apologetics show for cable television

Scripted website archives for www.thedredscottfoundation.org

 

Awards and Recognitions

Ford Motor Company Service Award

Community Service Award from Community Women Against

HardshipProclamation from the Missouri State Senate for heritage work, Sen. John Loudon, sponsor

Elijah P. Lovejoy Society Community Service Award

East St. Louis Senior High Tribute Award from the Class of 2007

Social Justice Award from the Center for Spiritual Learning

Freedom Dred Scott Legacy Award from Bott Radio Network

Awards On Behalf of Dred and Harriet Scott

Dred Scott Day, March 6. 2007 from The City of St. Louis, MO

Dred Scott Day, March 6, 2007 from St. Louis County, MO

Star and Granite Marker for Dred Scott from the City of Marshfield, MO.

Diamond and Marker for Dred and Harriet Scott from the St. Louis Gateway Classic Foundation

Resolutions from the National Conference, MO State Conference and Missouri Local Conference of the Southern Baptists Convention denouncing the Dred Scott Decision and pledging to work for reconciliation throughout it’s affiliations.

St. Louis Argus Special Recognition Award for The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation

Community Service Award from the City of St. Louis

We invite you to become a Friend of Dred Scott...

Explore the facts about The Dred Scott Decision and share them with your family, friends and community and learn about those who have been affected by this landmark "decision" throughout history..

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation welcomes your pledge of a contribution to advance our outreach and advocacy efforts.

Thank you in advance for your tax deductible donation to The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation. Please mail your payment to:

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
P. O. Box 2009
Florissant, MO 63032-2009

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For your convenience, we've provided a link to our private PayPal account below. Thank You.

* Mrs. Jackson is available for limited speaking engagements.
Please contact Dr. Gina Loudon, (636) 778-1888 or forward your requests via email to: drginaloudon@charter.net

 

The Foundation's Purpose

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation was established in June of 2006. Its first purpose is to support the acknowledgment of the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision and support the attendant commemorative events that will mark this momentous occasion. This includes the creation of a life size statue of Dred Scott as a memorial to the man and his cause to be located near the original site where Dred and his wife Harriet first filed their case, the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. Anticipated for 2010.

The second purpose is to be a vehicle for expanding the learning opportunities for individuals to be more educated about this case, its impact on slavery and the history of our nation. Under the umbrella of this foundation, a multitude of educational venues are being presented in 2007 by St. Louis community groups who have joined together as Friends of the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision. A wide range of year long activities in 2007-2008 have broadened the understanding of all the facets of this case during it's nearly 11 year ordeal.

Documentaries and media presentations are being planned for future teaching tools that will broaden the understanding of the facts and principles behind the history that lead up to the Dred Scott Case and other important events in our country’s past that make up who we are. They are also intended to help us define who we want to become.

The third purpose is to support the community as it proceeds to evaluate the lessons learned from the 2007 recognition. Many racial reconciliation issues continue to go unresolved and many successes go unheralded. The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation will use its resources to create venues to "Let The Healing Begin"™. Also, scholarship funds will be established for individuals planning careers in history, law, science and math.

 

To memorialize the ultimate impact of the Dred Scott Decision, we are working to develop, fund and install a likeness of Dred and Harriet Scott in the City of St. Louis. Information on how you can become involved will be forthcoming. Please watch for Dred Scott Heritage Foundation Memorial Fund announcements.

The "Authentic" Dred Scott Commemorative U.S. Post Mark cancellation stamp makes for an affordable and attractive gift.

Own "our" history today. Purchase the Limited Edition Commemorative Envelope Cache for only $5.00 while supplies last! To purchase, please send check or money order for $5.00 plus $3.00 S&H to:

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
P. O. Box 2009
Florissant, MO 63032-2009