Moment of Silence Held at the Statehouse as Leaders Remember Jesse Jackson

Moment of silence held at the statehouse as leaders remember Jesse Jackson

South Carolina lawmakers paused at the statehouse to honor Jesse Jackson, recalling his Greenville roots, national influence and impact on generations of leaders.

Knoxville leaders remember Jesse Jackson as trailblazer for next generation of activism

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the nation mourns the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson, 6 News is looking at his ties to East Tennessee. Jackson died Tuesday morning at 84 years old. He was a prominent civil rights activist and former presidential candidate. Knoxville NAACP President Rev. Sam Brown said Jackson set the tone for [...]