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'An insult to millions': Mike Johnson refuses to let Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor at Capitol
MSNBC· 2026-02-22 15:50
of tributes honoring the life of civil rights icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. On Saturday in New York, the National Action Network hosted a special tribute where MS now host and president of NAN, Reverend Al Sharpton honored Reverend Jackson's extraordinary legacy with a nod to his iconic 19 1988 Democratic Convention speech. Jesse, we won't let you down. Jesse, we won't lead the battlefield. Jesse, we won't turn back.Jesse, we won't bow down. Jesse, we won't give in. Jesse, we won't turn around.We come too f ...
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The Economist· 2026-02-22 13:00
With his oratory, his slogan “Yes We Can!” and his deliberate pitch to the disrespected, Barack Obama followed the very path Jesse Jackson had mapped out in 1984.We remember the activist and civil-rights leader https://t.co/aUfWDXegT2 ...
‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’: Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father
MSNBC· 2026-02-21 22:53
And joining me now is my mentor's so FORMER CONGRESSMAN OF ILLINOIS AND RUNNING AGAIN, AGAIN, JESSE JACKSON, JR. JESSE, THAT WAS YOU AND YOUR SIBLINGS INTRODUCING YOUR FATHER AS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AT THE 1988 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION IN ATLANTA, AMERICA KNOWS YOUR FATHER'S IMPACT ON POLITICS AND CULTURE BUT WHAT DID YOU AND YOUR SIBLINGS SEEING HIM THAT THE PUBLIC MAYBE DIDN'T. REVEREND SHARPTON, FIRST OF ALL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HAVING ME ON YOUR PROGRAM.REVEREND JACKSON WAS A SPECIAL KIND OF A PERS ...
Remembering Jesse Jackson
MSNBC· 2026-02-18 21:52
Remembering Civl Rights activist Jesse Jackson. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #jessejackson#obama ...
Symone: 'There would be no Barack Obama' without Jesse Jackson
MSNBC· 2026-02-18 03:02
The hosts reflect on the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who passed away today at the age of 84. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/ #barackobama #jessejackson #civilrights ...
Partial Shutdown Drags on Over DHS Funding | Balance of Show 02/17/2026
Bloomberg Television· 2026-02-18 00:57
>> THIS IS "BALANCE OF POWER" LIVE FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. JOE: FROM BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON, D.C. STUDIOS TO OUR TV AND RADIO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, WELCOME TO "BALANCE," ALONGSIDE KAILEY LEINZ, I'M JOE MATHIEU. KAILEY: STEVE WITKOFF AND JARED KUSHNER REACH A GENERAL AGREEMENT WITH TORONTO ON NUCLEAR PRINCIPLES WHILE FACILITATING TALKS BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE.JOE: IN WASHINGTON, IT IS A DHS FUNDING IMPASSE. NEGOTIATORS ARE STILL STUCK. DEMOCRATS HAVE SENT A COUNTER OFFER TO THE WHITE HOUSE WITH NO SIGN OF A B ...
Jesse Jackson will be remembered as ‘transformative figure’: National Urban League CEO
NBC News· 2026-02-17 23:44
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 ...
The influence and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 20:55
“I was 12 and 16 years old, watching from my living room as Jesse Jackson stood at the podium at the Democratic National Convention and told Democrats in the room they were not being inclusive enough of people who look like him, who might look like me.” MS NOW political analyst Basil Smikle reflects on the influence and legacy of civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has died at 84. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.you ...
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BBC News (World)· 2026-02-17 18:57
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 https://t.co/FMi5sEWJ7K ...
'He changed history': Rev. Sharpton remembers his mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson
MSNBC· 2026-02-17 15:46
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson has died at 84 years old. Reverend Jackson grew to prominence by working alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. and later running for president twice. MS NOW hosts Reverend Al Sharpton, Eugene Daniels and Jonathan Capehart join Ali Vitali to reflect on Jackson's life and legacy. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international bre ...