Comments on: Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

By: BenFranklinAlexanderHamilton

BenFranklinAlexanderHamilton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:08 +0000

I met him twice by pure chance. Incredible presence. Gracious man.

By: DVC

DVC — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:32:18 +0000

We need more individuals like brother Jesse Jackson here and now!!
As TS said, we haven’t seen anyone like him in years which is a shame.
He wasn’t afraid to take the punches and blows from an uncivil society to make a difference, and he did make a difference, praise God!!!!!!!!
This is sad news.
Heaven’s gain, but earth’s loss.

By: JJJJ

JJJJ — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:13 +0000

In line with these thoughts, I will ask once again that all who read these words be vocal. Do not be quiet, but instead, insist on your rights.
True, we must try to make our point in a reasoned tone. But our point must be made!

We will not be second class citizens! We will demand our rights (not ask for them)!

Every time you go to the registry office, you must make the effort to make a respectful (and brief) statement. Every time you meet a powerful and influential person – a lawyer, a law-maker, a judge, a doctor – you must speak up! – Be brief and be civil, BUT SPEAK UP!

By: TS

TS — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:54:51 +0000

There has been no one person like him in the recent years either which is a shame. There have been little movements with individuals here and there, but no one like him at the lead taking on efforts that needed to be addressed.

Thanks to orgs like the national office and the state offices who fight for PFRs in this model for people and on a topic which are shunned by those who have their own skeletons in their closets.