Rev. Jesse Jackson left an indelible mark on Alabama’s political and Civil Rights history, locals say

“We are lucky as Americans that he chose to pursue a public service and civil rights calling,” said Dr. Howard Robinson of Alabama State University.

There was ‘a bridge called Jesse Jackson’ across decades of civil rights advocacy

“From Martin Luther King to Barack Obama, there’s a bridge called Jesse Jackson,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said. Jackson, a ...
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The Latest: The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson's death prompts vows to 'keep hope alive'

Many people who knew and worked with the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. are vowing to ‘keep hope alive’ in honor of his legacy.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s ...

Colorado Black leaders speak of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s impact in Denver

Reverend Jesse Jackson died at the age of 84 on Tuesday. People who were inspired by his leadership in Denver shared stories of inspiration.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson left a lasting impact on civil rights and political possibilities for Black America

"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the ...

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH ...