Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Rev Jesse Jackson was commemorated as a champion for the poor and dispossessed and a highly effective community and political organizer during a memorial service in Chicago attended by prominent figures including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
- Barack Obama praised Jackson for inspiring his own political journey and credited him with paving the way for Obama to become the first Black US president, highlighting Jackson’s role in advocating for inclusion and social justice.
- Joe Biden and Al Sharpton criticized the Trump administration’s policies, emphasizing the contrast with Jackson’s values and urging continued activism to protect civil rights and social programs like the Affordable Care Act.
- Kamala Harris described Jackson as a strategic and relentless organizer who founded the modern progressive coalition, overcoming barriers
