US "civil rights leader, minister, politician".
He was the first black man to make a serious bid for the U.S. presidency in the Democratic Party's nomination races in 1983-84 and 1987-88.
Great things happen in small places. Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville.
Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy.
"When the doors of opportunity swing open, we must make sure that we are not too drunk or too indifferent to walk through."
"Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy, sweat will get you change."
"Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things."