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MEDIA ADVISORY
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., anti-violence activists, clergy and community stakeholders will discuss the ramifications of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s announcement not to seek re-election during press conference.
With Labor Day over, it’s time to get back to work tracking the ongoing assault on the pocketbooks and values of America’s working families by President Trump and the Republican Congress. It’s a depressing job, but helps make clear the importance of this fall’s elections.
The collusion is obvious.
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Aretha Franklin Celebration Remarks Delivered by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Greater Grace Temple
Detroit, Michigan
August 31, 2018
It is a holy privilege to stand before you today.
Painful to stand before Aretha—this hour of celebration.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
BOTH THE DREAM & NIGHTMARE ARE STILL ALIVE
A statement by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
August 28 is a historic date in American history.
Trump’s administration and Congress are weakening the advances of the Great Society, the Civil Rights Movement, and even pillars of the New Deal.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE
A Statement by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
I am very concerned about recent developments in the Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo as the country marches towards long overdue elections finally scheduled forDecember 23, 2018.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2018
“Today we lost a great citizen and a great patriot.”
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. laments the passing of Senator John McCain
Today we lost a great citizen and a great patriot.
Sen. John McCain was an authentic American hero, a straight shooter.
The motivation for Trump’s racism doesn’t matter. What matters is how we respond.
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Saturday, August 18, 2018
“Kofi Annan was a gift to the human race”
Statement by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
