Danielle Young, a reporter at The Root, is claiming that Rev. Jesse Jackson and John Singleton made inappropriate comments and gestures towards her. In an article titled “Don’t Let the Smile Fool You. I’m Cringing on the Inside”, Young recalls her encounters with Jackson and Singleton:
"I walked toward Jackson, smiling, and he smiled back at me. His eyes scanned my entire body. All of a sudden, I felt naked in my sweater and jeans. As I walked within arm’s reach of him, Jackson reached out a hand and grabbed my thigh, saying, 'I like all of that right there!' and gave my thigh a tight squeeze", she said regarding Jackson.
In regards to Singleton she wrote: "I conducted the interview, and afterward I went over to Singleton to grab my mic and he grabbed my wrist and pulled me toward him, saying, 'Bring that juiciness over here'.”
Young went on to say that she believes most women "have to deal with unwanted sexual attention." She mentioned that she appreciates people like Lupita Nyong’o for sharing their story previously. According to The Root, Both Rev. Jackson and Singleton contacted for comments.
While Singleton declined to comment, Jackson issued a statement via his representative: "Although Rev. Jackson does not recall the meeting three years ago, he profoundly and sincerely regrets any pain Ms. Young may have experienced.”
Source: indiewire.com
