Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

wnylib

(25,684 posts)

10. I had the fortune of seeing and hearing Rev. Jackson speak at

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 04:55 PM

Friday

a protest rally in DC in January, 2003. The rally and march that followed were a protest against the preparations and excuses for invading Iraq.

RIP, Rev. Jackson, and thank you.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Tracyjo wolfie001 bigtree Gosmudgeyourself

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Former Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton arrive to massive cheers at the memorial service for Rev. Jesse Jackson [View all] bigtree Friday OP

Message auto-removed Name removed Friday #1

Welcome to DU! 🍕🍺 QueerDuck Friday #6

I am so glad that Rev Jackson is getting a grand send off. He deserves it. riversedge Friday #2

KRASNOV's predictable lack of grace, decency, & dignity was predictable but also APPRECIATED! UTUSN Friday #3

in all seriousness i hope the russian asset that is krasnov is defeated in nov and becomes a lame duck. dawn5651 Friday #13

He was a larger than life public figure Coldwater Friday #4

One person can make a difference. Works both ways but sometimes it works. Thank you kind sir. twodogsbarking Friday #5

Also in attendance... LaRaven Friday #7

We need them NOW more than ever. god Bless our Democratic Presidents. Keep them healthy and safe. Trueblue1968 Friday #8

THIS, these Democrats (including Madam Secretary, Madam Vice President and the Governor), BadgerMom Friday #9

I had the fortune of seeing and hearing Rev. Jackson speak at wnylib Friday #10

president clinton, president obama, and president biden honouring jesse jackson is a great thing dawn5651 Friday #11

I'm so glad the current racist occupier of the WH was not there wolfie001 Friday #12

So W couldn't bring himself to be respectful? nt moniss Friday #14