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What Jesse Jackson taught Democrats
The lasting lesson of Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign, explained.
Jesse Jackson’s lyrical swagger and political ‘juice’ resonates as students learn about his legacy
At King College Prep on Chicago’s South Side, high schoolers got a crash course about the civil rights leader after his death. Their takeaway? ‘That man was a boss.’
WATCH: Obama calls on Americans to 'step up' like Jesse Jackson for a better future
“We are living in a time when it can be hard to hope,” Obama said Friday at the final public tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson. “Each day we wake up to some new assault to our democratic institutions. Another setback to the idea of the rule of law, an offense to common decency. Every day you wake up to things you just didn’t think were possible.”
‘One of America’s greatest patriots’: US political leaders pay tribute to Jesse Jackson
Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton, Donald Trump and more react to the death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84
From mom-and-pops to Goldman Sachs, Jesse Jackson’s vision for American business sparked a revolution
The civil rights leader, whose dealmaking skills pushed Wall Street to invest in minority-owned businesses, died on Tuesday.
In photos: Jesse Jackson's life, activism and politics
His career in activism and politics coincided with a national transformation in civil rights and inequality
Detroiters remember Rev. Jesse Jackson for his historic political victory in Michigan
WATCH LIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a symbol of Black politics and Black America, dies at 84
Jackson may have been the most recognizable civil rights icon the past half century, but his journey always led him right back to the South Side of Chicago.
The Jesse Jackson Speech That Helped Redefine the Democratic Party’s Base
In his 1984 speech at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, Mr. Jackson argued for a more diverse coalition for the party.
How Jesse Jackson freed dozens of Americans held captive overseas
Jesse Jackson's "citizen diplomacy" freed hundreds of people held prisoner abroad.
Ronald Smothers, Times Reporter Who Covered Protest and Politics, Dies at 79
In a career that included 35 years at The New York Times, he chronicled the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential run and the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
George Johnson, pioneering Black entrepreneur, dies at 99
George Johnson, whose hair-care empire was the first Black-owned company on the American Stock Exchange, aided the rise of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the dance show "Soul Train."
Contributor: War abroad, injustices at home and a theme running through it all
For a template to connect the public’s wariness about war with concerns about affordability and xenophobic immigration policies, look to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, leader of Civil Rights Movement for decades, dies at 84
Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday.
Analysis | Breaking barriers, Jesse Jackson exposed racism and rifts in politics
The obstacles he faced — including those from his own party’s establishment — were overt and subtle.
Recalling Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact on Bay Area politics
Basil Talbott Jr., legendary Chicago Sun-Times political editor, has died
Talbott, 89, was known for his dogged pursuit of the story, chronicling in depth the political fortunes of Jane Byrne, the city’s first female mayor, Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor and the run-ups to the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns.
Reactions to the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Eulogies are pouring in after the death of the Rev. Jesse L
Watch: Jesse Jackson's life in civil rights, diplomacy, and politics
Jesse Jackson’s political legacy in the Trump era
Jenna Amatulli speaks to George Chidi about how US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson transformed the Democratic party and empowered minority communities at the ballot box, and what Jackson might have thought about the party today as it takes on Donald Trump
Jesse Jackson: A Life in Pictures
The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.
Abby Phillip’s 'A Dream Deferred' chronicles Jesse Jackson’s rise to political esteem : NPR's Book of the Day
Rev. Jesse Jackson is well-known as an icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., and a steadfast activist — but he has quite a past in electoral politics, too. A Dream Deferred charts Jackson’s rise to political prominence during his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, as the first major Black candidate for U.S. president. In today’s episode, author and CNN anchor Abby Phillip talks with NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe about her debut biography, and how Jackson himself approached politics and activism with separate mindsets.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition Was a Powerful Advocate for His Politics
The campaigning organization Jesse Jackson founded became the vehicle he used to push for social justice and change policy.
‘He gave me my wings’: Jesse Jackson opened doors for Black women in politics
Jackson, who died Tuesday, worked to diversify the electorate and brought Black women into Democratic politics who ascended to positions of power.
How Jesse Jackson Enhanced Black Political Power in New York
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died this week, ran for president twice, leading more Black voters to register. The year after his second run, a Black mayor, David Dinkins, won in New York.
Obama, Biden, Clintons remember Jesse Jackson in Chicago memorial service
Rev. Jesse Jackson's memorial service draws former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton to Chicago's House of Hope arena on Friday.
WATCH LIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson celebrated in memorial service with Obama, Biden and Clinton
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
How Jesse Jackson’s ‘radically inclusive’ vision shaped the Democratic party we know today
The civil rights trailblazer imagined a future for America in which the marginalized became the center of US politics
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
An impassioned orator, he was a moral and political force who formed a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”
Texas Primary Election Turmoil: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy, GOP Divisions, and Media Controversies
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
How the Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics : Consider This from NPR
The Rev. Jesse Jackson died this week at the age of 84. The civil rights leader, minister, and protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. helped shape the modern Democratic Party.Abby Phillip is an anchor at CNN and the author of A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power. She says Jackson’s impact on politics can be traced back to his 1984 and 1988 failed presidential bids.The top of this episode features additional reporting from NPR's Cheryl Corley.This episode was produced by Erika Ryan and Connor Donevan with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. It was edited by John Ketchum. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Sporting Life
The way Jackson carried himself in the sports world offers lessons progressives would do well to remember and carry forward.
Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction
Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat
How Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign became "an earthquake to American politics”
Jesse Jackson transformed the study of Black politics
Jesse Jackson transformed the study of Black politics. Beyond his legacy as a civil rights leader, Jackson inspired empirical research on Black opinion and political behavior.
From Operation Breadbasket to presidential politics, here's how Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago
A protege of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson left an indelible mark on Chicago. WBEZ's Somer Van Benton has the story of his legacy in the city.
Vance, Harris, Obama issue tributes to Rev Jesse Jackson
JD Vance, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama were among the prominent figures who issued remarks pertaining to Reverend Jesse Jackson following his death on Tuesday.
Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
‘Beautiful’: Michael Eric Dyson reacts to former President Obama swiping at Trump at Jesse Jackson’s funeral
Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact in California
Memorial services were held this weekend in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
Jesse Jackson Jr.: Father ‘did not see himself as a politician’
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), the son of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Tuesday that his father “did not see himself as a politician” but rather viewed politics as a vehicle…
Jesse Jackson obituary: charismatic civil rights leader who ran for president
Jackson was a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. before carving out his own place in the African-American struggle
Jesse Jackson made a powerful impact on politics
"He made me possible through the work that he did all of those decades ago," Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock said Tuesday
How Jesse Jackson used the South to reshape Democratic politics
"He was a child of the South, and he understood the extraordinary power wielded by the state," Stacey Abrams said.
What Rev. Jesse Jackson's Family Shared About His Illness and Other Health Challenges Before His Death
The civil rights activist had been battling PSP, a rare neurodegenerative condition, for over a decade before his death.
RICHARD FOWLER: I ran into Jesse Jackson —and into history: the man who shaped a nation
A personal encounter with Rev. Jesse Jackson reveals the civil rights leader's lasting impact on American politics through his Rainbow Coalition work.
Jesse Jackson’s Death Arrives at a Crucial Moment for Black Political Power
There are more Black senators than ever before, but a major Supreme Court ruling could reduce Black representation in the House.
Remembering Jesse Jackson
The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was — and still is — a revered civil rights activist, political trailblazer, and pop culture icon. For his critics, he was also villainized, or at the very least, a punchline. As Jackson's home going ceremony continues, we take some time to remember how Jackson shaped American politics with journalist Adam Serwer, who warns us not to flatten Jackson into a cliche or caricature.
Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports.
Opinion | Jesse Jackson envisioned a more-inclusive politics — and made it happen
Like his mentors before him, Jackson has passed the torch. But you can still hear that stirring voice, can’t you?
Political world mourns Jesse Jackson
The political sphere mourned the loss of the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday with an outpouring of support for his legacy as a world-renowned civil rights activist and Democratic strategist. Jackson …
‘All Are Welcome’ At Rev. Jesse Jackson Memorial, But Family Says To Leave Politics At Home
Services for the civil rights icon are set to begin next week and will be open to the public, though details are still being finalized.
How Jesse Jackson reshaped US politics
The civil rights leader, who died at 84, became the first major Black candidate for US president in 1984 and 1988. His groundbreaking bids expanded the Democratic electorate, built the Rainbow Coalition and laid political groundwork for future candidates, including Barack Obama.
Jackson’s ‘Keep Hope Alive’ Speech in 1988 Was a Call for Social Justice and Unity
Jesse Jackson didn’t win the Democratic nomination for president that year, but his address at the party’s convention moved some delegates to tears.
Opinion | Jesse Jackson, the Prophet Who Became a Politician
He challenged black Americans in the 1960s and ’70s, then retreated into victimhood and grievance.