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Steve 218's avatar

Confronted with the racist and white nationalist attack on our nation from one of our federal agencies (DHS) and the resident of the White House, we need Rev. Jackson's words, "Keep Hope Alive!" to continue to sound through the country. He ruffled feathers by bringing attention to issues that needed to be addressed. Like John Lewis and Dr. King, he looked toward the future.

Anne-Louise Luccarini's avatar

"He looked toward the future". Which makes his deathbed words to his son even more sad.

David Gardiner's avatar

He carried the fire when the Epstein class tried to smother it, and showed us how to keep it burning. Thank you, Reverend Jessie Jackson. Rest In Power.

Thank you for your heartfelt tribute, April.

Lauren's avatar

FLOTUS Obama also worked with him. May his memory be a wakeup call for many that we need a revelation and a revolution.

PJ's avatar

Thanks for that nice article. NPR had a nice tribute to Rev. Jessie Jackson today, he had a great sense of humor too!

Ma's avatar

What a lovely and thorough tribute to a great man with a large legacy who gave so much. We are blessed.

patricia's avatar

He was truly a great man.

Meredith's avatar

Jesse Jackson- such an important, vital force for good in our history

Michelle Jordan's avatar

Not many others left to pick up the torch where he left off.

PJ's avatar

"President Carter restored honor to the White House after Watergate. He gave many of us a special opportunity to grow. For his kind words, for his unwavering commitment to peace in the world....I offer special thanks to the Carter family."

Rev. Jesse Jackson in a 1988 speech at the Democratic National Convention

I picture these two great men meeting again on the other side

Freddie Baudat's avatar

April, you must have been typing this through tears, because I was reading this through tears. Thank you.

Jodi Bogen's avatar

All except for his Hymietown comment.

Margaret Tiger's avatar

Jodi ,all great men and women are flawed. We all are flawed.

. What will be said of you after you die?

Jodi Bogen's avatar

She tried her best. She learned from her mistakes. She apologized when she was wrong.