Rev. Jesse Jackson
Prominent civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and longtime activist and politician whose preaching and speeches shaped movements for racial and economic justice; author of the collected sermons and speeches in Keeping Hope Alive.
Top 3 podcasts with Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 4min
From the Archives: Jesse Jackson on the Rise of Barack Obama
Jesse Jackson, longtime civil rights leader and Baptist minister, gives a firsthand recounting of the forces behind Barack Obama's rise. He remembers Obama’s 2004 breakthrough, Chicago’s political landscape, debates over racial identity, Michelle Obama’s grounding, the Reverend Wright controversy, and how coalition-building and generational shifts reshaped American politics.
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 7min
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Activist and Politician
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and Baptist minister who worked with Dr. King and founded Rainbow/PUSH, reflects on his childhood, athletics, and the rise of his activism. He recounts witnessing Dr. King’s assassination, founding Rainbow/PUSH, navigating criticism, running for president, and leading negotiations and voter and economic justice efforts.
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 17min
Keeping Hope Alive: A Conversation with Rev. Jesse Jackson
Grace Ji-Sun Kim, theologian and editor, provides framing and questions. Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and preacher, recalls organizing, sermons, and global work. They discuss theology breaking out of the bubble. Short, vivid stories hit on piety versus prophetic power, the origins of “I Am Somebody” and “Keep Hope Alive,” movement history, coalition building, and early LGBTQ inclusion.
