R. I. P., the Rev. Jesse Jackson

#RIPJesseJackson #JesseJackson

Photo: Bruce Bennett/"Houston Post" archives via "Houston Chronicle" online

“I Am Somebody!” - Ralph Nader Radio Hour Episode 625

YouTube
Bernie Sanders on Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Significant Political Leaders of "Last 100 Years" https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/17/bernie_sanders_jesse_jackson #RIPJesseJackson #BernieSanders #uspoli #CivilRights #BlackLivesMatter
Bernie Sanders on Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Significant Political Leaders of “Last 100 Years”

As we remember the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, we air remarks by Senator Bernie Sanders from a 2024 tribute held during the Democratic National Convention. Sanders, whose own two runs for president galvanized progressives across the United States, hailed Jackson’s campaigns in 1984 and 1988 for building a broad coalition for social justice. “Jesse Jackson is one of the very most significant political leaders in this country in the last 100 years,” Sanders said. “Jesse’s contribution to modern history is not just bringing us together; it is bringing us together around a progressive agenda.”

Democracy Now!
Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/17/remembering_jesse_jackson #RIPJesseJackson #CivilRights #BlackLivesMatter
Jesse Jackson’s Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition

We look back on the life and legacy of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84. From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to building the Rainbow Coalition in his two presidential runs and beyond, “Jackson’s life contributed to making this country more democratic, more inclusive, more fair,” says Howard University political science professor Clarence Lusane. We also speak with activist Larry Hamm, who co-chaired Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign in New Jersey. Hamm first met Jackson in 1971 and says he was “audacious” above all else. “Jesse knew his place in history,” says Hamm.

Democracy Now!

Keep hope alive…

Rest in power, Jesse Jackson. ✊🕊️

#RIPJesseJackson

CALIFORNIA LOVE - TRMS

YouTube
A True Civil Rights ICON
From his first arrest in 1960 to Selma, he continued to advocate for civil rights & was arrested twice in 2021 over his objection to the Senate filibuster rule
He never gave up the fight for true equality
We must do the same
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jesse-jackson-towering-icon-civil-094240730.html
#RIPJesseJackson

Famous people die in 3's:

o Demond Wilson of Sanford & Son.

o Robert Duvall

and now

o Jesse Jackson. RIP all.
#RIPDemondWilson
#RIPRobertDuvall
#RIPJesseJackson

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-icon-dies/8245106002/

Jesse Jackson, towering icon of civil rights, dies following lengthy illness

In a decades-long effort, Jesse Jackson stood alongside MLK, pushed for voting rights, shamed corporations and negotiated with world leaders.

USA TODAY

#RIPJesseJackson

A great & historical figure. A huge loss to the world.