Jesse Jackson
Person
Jesse Jackson is an American civil-rights leader, Baptist minister, politician, and founder of Rainbow/PUSH. A prominent figure in the 1960s–1980s Black freedom movement, he ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988.
2 episodes featuring Jesse Jackson
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Literacy crisis puts freedom and faith under pressure
The panel argues that declining reading ability weakens critical thinking, personal agency, civic freedom, and direct engagement with Scripture.
Aug 13, 2026 · 43 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock challenges America’s appetite for lynching narratives
The episode examines how historical racial violence can become a symbolic framework that rewards grievance before evidence, while arguing for responsibility and faith.
Aug 10, 2026 · 28 min