Barack Obama honored civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, praising his lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and hope. From confronting segregation to building the Rainbow Coalition and running for president, Jackson answered the call to serve. Obama credited him with inspiring generations and expanding American democracy, urging others to follow Jackson’s example and say, “Send me.”
Read MoreThe Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life was not without controversy. Still, the civil rights icon’s immense influence was evident in the wake of his passing.
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