Jesse Jackson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jesse Jackson.

Jesse Jackson is a prominent civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician hailing from the United States. Born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, he grew up in a segregated society and experienced racial discrimination firsthand. Jackson became involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960s, working alongside Martin Luther King Jr. as a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

In 1971, Jesse Jackson founded the organization Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), later renamed the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The organization aimed to advocate for African American rights and economic justice. Jackson also made two bids for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, in 1984 and 1988, running on a progressive platform.

Throughout his career, Jesse Jackson has been a prominent figure in various civil rights campaigns, including protests against apartheid in South Africa and advocating for equal access to education and employment opportunities for marginalized communities in the United States. He has been recognized for his speeches advocating for racial harmony and equality.

Jesse Jackson's contributions to advancing civil rights and fighting for social justice have solidified his place as a prominent figure in American history. He continues to be an influential voice on issues of race, poverty, and economic inequality.

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.

Jesse Jackson

Pride

It is a historical error for those who were not there to jus

It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to August 28th as 'I Have a Dream' speech day. That is a real disservice to those who were there. It was a sad day. It was not a celebration environment.

Jesse Jackson

Sad

I came to the conclusion that in order to end racial barrier

I came to the conclusion that in order to end racial barriers, I needed to run for the office of the president and put forth an agenda of social justice and world peace. In addition, I concluded that someone needed to run and challenge the liberal orthodoxy.

Jesse Jackson

Peace

No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to

No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams.

Jesse Jackson

Dreams

We have to judge politicians by their cumulative score. In o

We have to judge politicians by their cumulative score. In one innings they make a great catch, in another they drop the ball. In one they score a home run, in another they strike out. But it is their cumulative batting average that we are interested in.

Jesse Jackson

Home

On the political front, of course it's a zero-sum game. If i

On the political front, of course it's a zero-sum game. If it's all white males holding positions, you bring 10 women in, then it's, 'Women are coming!' Get 10 blacks and it's, 'Blacks are coming!' 'Hispanics are coming!' Zero-sum game. The seatmates might change but the chairs don't move. In the economy, the number of chairs can actually increase.

Jesse Jackson

Change

We've been so preoccupied with getting the government to beh

We've been so preoccupied with getting the government to behave in a fair and democratic way, we were not able to focus on the private sector where most of the jobs are, where most of the wealth and opportunities are.

Jesse Jackson

Government