US EditionJesse Jackson Had Strong Connections to DC; Held Local Public Office
Leaders honor Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decades of civil rights activism advancing voting rights, economic justice, and coalition-building across the U.S., inspiring generations nationwide.
- On Tuesday, Reverend Jesse Jackson, celebrated Baptist minister, died at age 84, prompting immediate condolences from leaders across the Washington, D.C., region and the nation.
- Through Rainbow/PUSH and local sit-ins, Reverend Jesse Jackson rose from activism to national prominence as a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and twice ran for president.
- Flowers recalled that Jackson changed politics in Poland, South Africa, and beyond, and said, `You can't teach what you don't know. You can't lead where you don't go, if you're not on fire you can't give off heat, and so, his quotes still guide us.` He was also godfather to two daughters and welcomed people into his home as family.
- South Carolina officials announced lowering Statehouse flags to honor Jackson's legacy, while political and civic leaders pledged to continue his fight for voting rights and equality initiatives.
- His legacy will shape policy and inspire leaders, building bridges across race and class, as tributes highlighted his enduring influence on civic participation and inclusive democracy.
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Jesse Jackson had strong connections to DC; held local public office
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Richmond leaders remember Jesse Jackson's transformational legacy after his death
RICHMOND, Va. Richmonders are remembering civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died peacefully Tuesday at age 84, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary Flowers remembers Jesse Jackson as more than just a civil rights icon he was a mentor, friend and "the most transformational leader in politics, economics and social justice in the last 75 years."Flowers, who served as field director for Jackson, said America lost one of its heaviest hitters and cha…
Tributes pouring in following the death of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, who led the U.S. Civil Rights Movement for decades. The protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate was 84. Mayor Johnson calling him a mentor and friend. The Mayor ordering Chicago flags across the city to be lowered to half mast in honor of Jackson Rev. Bernice King “He was a gifted negotiator and a courageous bridge-builder, serving human…
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