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Jesse 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, a Prophet for Human Dignity
Hailed a civil rights titan and moral voice, the Reverend Jesse Jackson was a prophet of human dignity. Known for coalition building and decades of activism, he kept hope alive until the very end. He died at home surrounded by family on February 17 at the age of 84. Born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1941, Jackson was not a man of his times but ahead of his time, refusing to reflect American social and cultural norms or accept them for the co…
Jesse Jackson had strong connections to DC; held local public office
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