Esau jenkins biography of barack

Esau Jenkins, a Johns Island native, envisioned himself as his “brother's keeper”, and his “charge to keep” manifested in a number of services..

My grandparents' names were Esau and Janie Jenkins.

Esau Jenkins (–) was a grass-roots activist who used a community-based approach to aid the oppressed and impoverished African American families and.

Esau Jenkins, a Johns Island native, envisioned himself as his “brother's keeper”, and his “charge to keep” manifested in a number of services.

Esau Jenkins - () was a Civil Rights leader and businessman, who changed the political, educational and economic conditions of others through service.

Photocopied biography of Esau Jenkins, describing his education, professional achievements, colleagues, and associated businesses and organizations.

Esau Jenkins

American activist

Esau Jenkins

Born	July 3, 1910
Died	October 30, 1972
Burial place	Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Johns Island, South Carolina
Spouse	Janie B. Jenkins

Esau Jenkins (July 3, 1910 – October 30, 1972) was an American human Rights leader, businessman, local preacher, and community organizer. He was the founder and leader of many organizations and institutions which helped improved the political, educational, housing, health and economic conditions of Sea Island residents.

Life and career

Jenkins grew up during the times of segregation, when educational opportunities were not readily available to him. However, he knew the importance of education and was determined that his children and those of others would not be denied.

In the 1940s, Esau and his wife Janie used their money from farming and selling produce to purchase several buses. These buses were used to transport their own children and others on the Sea