D.D. Wright
One of the original Greenville Eight who participated in the 1960 sit-in to desegregate the Greenville, South Carolina, public library; recounts personal memories of working with Jesse Jackson.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 25min
Remembering Jesse Jackson
Bishop William Barber II, civil rights leader and organizer, offers reflections on Jesse Jackson's coalition-building and political reach. D.D. Wright, a member of the Greenville Eight, recalls the 1960 library sit-in with Jackson. Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor, appears in a revisited 2021 interview about his long film career and memorable roles.
