For over fifty years, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a Baptist minister, activist, and organizer, has worked for civil rights, peace, and the promise of true democracy. From his years in the Civil Rights movement, his work as founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and as an international ambassador for human rights, he has left an indelible impression on the history of our time. These speeches and sermons, delivered both to the downtrodden and the powerful, from Senegal and Bangkok to Chicago include the famous speeches he delivered at the Democratic Party conventions of 1984 and 1988 following his historic campaigns for the presidential nomination.
The collection includes speeches that address issues such as racial equality, economic justice, and the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Jackson's messages are rooted in his interpretation of the way of Jesus as the way of justice, and they continue to inspire and motivate people to work towards a more equitable society