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About Derrick Z. Jackson
- Derrick Zane Jackson (born July 31, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a journalist for The Boston Globe.Jackson's views are considered liberal, and he often addresses politics, racial as well as environmental issues in his twice-weekly column.
- Jackson is known for his annual columns discussing graduation rates of college football and basketball teams.
- During each year's March Madness, he devotes several columns to discussing the graduation rates of the participating teams. A native Milwaukeean and graduate of John Marshall High School, Jackson has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
- He attended Harvard University on a Nieman Fellowship in 1984, and is the recipient of various honorary degrees.
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