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Rev. Jesse Jackson criticized Ferguson grand jury, calls for peace

Screen Shot 2014-11-30 at 7.18.33 PMPORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Rev. Jesse Jackson called for peace and perseverance on Sunday he urged congregants in Portland to keep fighting for racial justice.

He gave a morning sermon at Emmanuel Temple, a day after 10 people were arrested in Portland following a protest related to the Ferguson, Missouri, police shooting.

The Oregonian says  Jackson criticized the grand jury that decided Monday not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson. But Jackson also took aim at other systemic and national racial disparities.

Jackson delivered a similar speech at a gathering Saturday night. Portland police say that after Jackson left, some protesters marched around downtown and sporadically disrupted traffic. Officials say some bottles were thrown at officers and a police car was damaged.

The nine adults and one juvenile arrested will face charges that include disorderly conduct.

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