...may he Rest In Power.

A man with a true servant’s heart.

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for a Civil Rights march, before the Bush dynasty ruined Texas. I joined him when he cried as Barack Obama came out on stage after winning the presidency in the 2008 election. (The Rev. Jackson was on television, I was at home, but I cried with him over this long struggle nevertheless.)

Rev. Jackson showed what being a great American is supposed to be by opposing the Gov when it is wrong and demanding change.

Excellent point!

Jesse and other ministers and his "Rainbow Coalition" people on the return to Edmund Pettius Bridge march and other civil rights events.

Of course we voted for Jesse for President in the 1984 and '88 primaries.

Rest In Peace Reverend Jesse.


(The "bad Jesse" was Jesse Helms at the time)

One of my lifelong heroes.

Thank you, Rev. Jackson, for trying so hard. May you be at peace.

I’d rather not concentrate on anyone but Rev. Jackson at this time.

But I only remarked because of your "End of an era" comment and IMHO, there's never an "end", just a passing on to the next generation.

We can discuss Reverend Sharpton at another appropriate time.

It’s up to all of us to make sure it’s not merely the end of an era. I’d guess he’d want the era NOT to end, EVER. I’d expect it to be the continuation, if not the beefing-up and reinvigorating of an era.

who managed to "get media attention" through their actions and appearances, passing on.

Now what might be considered "the media" (print/broadcast/cable/satellite) is being supplemented with the "internet media" (streaming/social media/podcasts).

So the whole environment has changed (and splintered) and it will take some innovative future activists to harness that power to be able to become "the signal above the noise".

ESPECIALLY now.

To me both Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are American Heroes. Both of them I would follow and support them with all of my energy and my heart. If this country ever gets it's act together again Historians will recognize the bad actors and the good. Oh yeah I didn't mention anything from a religious belief.

I'm saying that my original comment was made for Reverend Jackson. He is the one who has died and I want to take the time to honor him, individually, without including others.

I haven't said anything about Reverend Sharpton because he's not the subject of the post today.

Goosebumps and tears for what Jesse Jackson represented.

The Sesame Street, Electric Company, Reading Rainbow, 321 Contact, etc. etc. Era.

Psst - BRDS -

I am somebody. This one hurts, but he was so sick. May he rest in power and have joy wherever his spirit has flown to.

made me seriously choke up.

(and especially now watching it all being "ripped away" and no one cares)

A great person.

Given the recent health problems, it's probably a relief for his loved ones, knowing that Rev. Jackson is finally free from pain and physical difficulties. Prayers for this decent and holy man, and for his loved ones.

RIP and thank you kind sir.

Thank you for your service Reverend

Rest in Peace.. great man!

I'll never forget the last speech I saw of his - at the 2000 Democratic Convention.

When I heard those thunderous "MOAH, with GOAH!"s, I was convinced we had it in the bag.

But the Bush mafia had the last word.

Should dominate the opening page of DU...................

RIP

I was touched by the beautiful statement by the family.
Rest in peace Jesse.

Thank you, Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Rest in Peace AND Power, Reverend Jackson.

My mother, who was an old school rock-ribbed Goldwater Republican, told me she wanted to vote for Jesse. Oh my. The man had appeal. I nearly had a heart attack. Thank you Jesse, you changed my family for the better.

And in our hearts.

Thank you for your service, Reverend.

...........R.I.P., Jesse Jackson............

in the presidential primary.

I remember that clearly.

He was also the only one to seem to care about
Florida 2000. He led a march in Miami as a
protest.

a loss and a great man, RIP Reverend Jackson. You leave a legacy.

I was in the Chicago airport years ago and said to my husband that’s Jesse Jackson. He heard me and came up and shook our hands. And we had a nice conversation. I think I have a photo of him and us somewhere in my photo albums. We were going to a world war 2 reunion of men who served with my Father. I told him about my Dads group the Prometheans, that they were a specialized training program for black men who scored high on tests. All lot of those men became lawyers, doctors, public servants and small business owners. When we got to the reunion and I told group they were so excited!

A life well lived. A good man. RIP

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Just saw this.
Sigh. Staunch fighter for justice!

Eta: saw him (and voted for him) in my then nearby neighborhood when he ran for President. And "Little Steven"/Steve Van Zant of the E Street Band introduced him.

He was an inspiration.

Rest in power good soul.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Just found this more extended video clip of him that night -

until his hymietown comment. I went from excitement to disappointment.

in my hometown of Chicago and beyond. May we all remain a rainbow coalition of people united to serve humanity. Rest in power, reverend.

🕯️💙