How the Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics : Consider This from NPR

How the Rev. Jesse Jackson transformed American politics : Consider This from NPR

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a pioneering civil rights leader and influential force in American politics, has died at 84. The episode highlights his impact on the modern Democratic Party, tracing his political influence through his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns and his role as a mentor to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Abby Phillip discusses Jackson’s enduring legacy in expanding Black political power and shaping national conversations around civil rights and coalition-building.