Jesse Jackson will be remembered as ‘transformative figure’: National Urban League CEO

We do want to take some time now to honor and remember civil rights icon, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died early this morning at the age of 84. A Baptist preacher known for delivering stirring speeches, Jackson was a trailblazer in American politics. A two-time presidential candidate credited with expanding the Democratic coalition and opening the door for future black politicians.He was born in 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, and became a protetéé of Dr. . Martin Luther King Jr. . In 1968, Jackson ...