Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. was an American civil rights activist, LGBTQ rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Greenville
- Educated at
- Chicago Theological Seminary
- Awards
- 🏆 Commander of the Legion of Honour🏆 Eugene V. Debs Award🏆 Honorary doctorate from the University of Cairo🏆 Presidential Medal of Freedom🏆 Spingarn Medal
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Jesse Jackson came by and said he wants to endorse me. I look on this with some doubt, because he generally makes his living criticizing people, not supporting them."
"That's all Hymie wants to talk about is Israel. Every time you go to Hymietown that's all they want to talk about."
"You must not surrender. You may or may not get there, but just know that you're qualified and hold on and hold out. We must never surrender. America will get better and better. Keep hope alive!"
"Politicians argue for abortion largely because they do not want to spend the necessary money to feed, clothe and educate more people... There are those who argue that the right to privacy is of higher…"
"The Rainbow is making room for the Native American, the most exploited people of all, a people with the greatest moral claim amongst us. We support them as they seek the restoration of their ancient l…"
"We are co-partners in a long and rich religious history -- the Judeo-Christian traditions. Many blacks and Jews have a shared passion for social justice at home and peace abroad. We must seek a reviva…"
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Timeline
1941
Born
Birth2026
Died
Death
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