Jackson, Jesse

An African-American clergyman and political leader of the twentieth century. Jackson, a leader in the civil rights movement , has energetically encouraged self-confidence in young people, especially blacks. He ran for president in the primaries of 1984 and 1988.

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Among African Americans, the likes of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, or Jeremiah Wright cannot do it.

Those in the race—Senator Paul Simon, Rep. Dick Gephardt, Rev. Jesse Jackson—were far behind.

My question is simply this: where are the Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson in seeking to quell potential violence?

Before there was a President Obama, the first serious, national black candidate for the presidency was Jesse Jackson.

“Five thousand new voters will transform the city from top to bottom,” Jesse Jackson said, applauding that effort.

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