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Jesse Jackson — I Am Somebody (Sesame Street)
https://youtu.be/OKM4VrN9STI?si=mQQDD_jHF_j9ljte #jessejackson #sesamestreet #IAmSomebody

Jesse Jackson I Am Somebody Sesame Street Classic Clip 1971

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Auntifa elein Mar 6

"Inside, vendors sold pins with his 1984 presidential slogan and hoodies with his “I Am Somebody” mantra."

#jesseJackson #IAmSomebody #blacklivesMatter

Historianspeaks Mar 3

Jesse Jackson’s body in Columbia, South Carolina yesterday. #KeepHopeAlive #IAmSomebody

Historianspeaks Mar 3

Jesse Jackson laying in state today in Columbia, South Carolina at the State House #JesseJackson #IAmSomebody

Jesse Jackson

Growing up in Chicago during the 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s, it was impossible to not know Reverend Jesse Jackson and his work. He was a massive figure in Chicago and nationally thanks to his work with Dr. King, Operation Breadbasket, and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. He spoke with rhythm, passion, and joy. It was hard to not pay attention to him.

The world has rightfully offered its thanks and memorials to Rev. Jackson since his passing like the following from Sesame Street (one of my all-time favorites).

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU3kniAlM9E/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Thankfully, we have a record of other great examples of the Country Preacher telling it like it is like the introduction to Walk Tall on Cannonball Adderley Quintet’s Country Preacher – Live at Operation Breadbasket.

As Rev. Jackson would often remind us, we all are somebody, and we should all walk tall. He certainly did.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Chicago icon, dead at 84

#IAmSomebody #JesseJackson #WalkTall

Sesame Street on Instagram: "A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚"

187K likes, 1,700 comments - sesamestreet on February 17, 2026: "A simple message with big meaning: "I am somebody." We are grateful to Rev. Jesse Jackson for helping teach generations of children to believe in themselves and in one another. Thank you for being part of our neighborhood. 💛💚".

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Historianspeaks Feb 20

I feel so blessed to have witnessed Jesse Jackson’s career, especially his presidential bids in 1984 and 1988 as a high school and college student. His work and vision influenced my life and taught me that anything is possible. #KeepHopeAlive #IAmSomebody

Historianspeaks Feb 19

Remembering Jesse Jackson. #KeepHopeAlive #IAmSomebody

Rachel W.Feb 18

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jWPMh519aGw

I remember this. I wasn't born yet when it first aired, but I saw it in syndication.
I remember it felt so empowering as a little kid to hear those words. It made a real impression on me. It was one of my first experiences of hearing what strong autonomy sounded like, and that kids were just as valuable as anyone.

RIP, Rev. Jesse Jackson

#jessejackson #sesamestreet #iamsomebody #empowerment #childrensrights #humanrights #autonomy #advocacy