Today we mourn the loss of civil-rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84 after a lifetime of unrelenting advocacy for justice, equality, and opportunity. A trusted lieutenant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson carried the torch of the movement into new decades — marching, organizing, and challenging institutions to expand voting rights, economic access, and human dignity. From his electrifying speeches to his groundbreaking presidential campaigns in the 1980s, he gave voice to the unheard and inspired generations to keep hope alive.
Here we posts tributes from a cross section of media personalities, from Stephen A. Smith, John Kincade (Atlanta and now Philadelphia sports radio host), Hot 97’s Mornings with Mero of Hot 97, and members of The Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg Show; all of which underscores the depth of Rev. Jackson’s impact on American life.