Jesse Jackson

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Civil rights activist and politician
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86 Moments
1997
Closing the Education Gap between black and white children by proposing a new initiative.
1996
Formation of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
1991
1990
Shadow Elected Delegate for District of Columbia
1989
1988
Presidential Candidate Runner-up to Michael Dukakis
Financial Struggles Impact Jackson's 1988 Campaign
1984
Launched his first presidential campaign, finishing third for the Democratic nomination.
Jesse Jackson Addresses the Mexican American Political Association in San Jose, California (1984)
1983
Boycott against Anheuser-Busch for lack of minority employment.
1979
1978
Strengthening Ties: Black Community and Republican Party Connection
1977
Supporting Inner-City Children Through Education: PUSH/Excel Inception.
1975
Jacqueline Lavinia born
Advocating Support for the Hawkins-Humphrey Bill for Full Employment
1972
1971