Rev. Jesse Jackson dies
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The family of civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke publicly on Wednesday morning, just one day after he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
An ordained Baptist minister, Rev. Jesse Jackson championed a campaign to unify faith groups around common social ills, Black faith leaders say.
Jesse Jackson’s children remember his civil rights legacy and describe him as a devoted father after his death at home
The community is remembering the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and his work representing underserved communities. 2 News’ Naomi Keitt listened to a few Tulsans about the legacy he leaves behind.
When the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his second presidential bid in 1988 in Pittsburgh, he saw the campaign as a chance for the country to realize its highest ideals.
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SNL Fans Are Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson's 'Green Eggs & Ham' Sketch After His Death At 84
What a way to remember him.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson had popularized the term “African American" as a way to reclaim cultural identity. The protege of the Rev. Dr.
About a year after Dr. King's death, Jackson established Operation PUSH, People United to Save Humanity. That later merged to become the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. It was a worldwide organization as Jackson was an international leader. But he was also a Chicagoan.