Jesse Jackson

A detailed Summary of Jesse Jackson


Dorothy Chaplik "Up with Hope: A biography of Jesse Jackson" Dillon Press, 1986

This book is about a virtuous leader, Jesse Jackson. It explains how he grew up in a hard time for blacks and how he was committed to being somebody. When Jesse was a little boy his grandmother urged him saying, "Jesse, promise me you'll be somebody." The Reverend Jesse Jackson understood the power of hope.

Jesse's childhood was tough for him. His mother and father weren't married when she had Jesse and the community's disapproval was felt. Another reason for the tough times in Jesse's growing up was the discrimination against blacks. The tough times never got in Jesse's way; he was destined to be somebody.

Jesse had several jobs while he was growing up, to keep him off of the streets, earning extra money for the clothing he liked to wear. His first job was at the age of six, he worked in the wood and coal yards owned by his


After Jesse Jackson graduated from college he did political work in North Carolina. He spent several weeks with Noah, Junior, his father's son, while brooding about his future. He was trying to decide whether he should become a minister just like his grandfather or if he should further his education. He later decided to study to become a minister. While Jesse was studying to become a minister he led several of civil rights movements and spoke with many people. He worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on several operations. After Dr. King was assassinated he formed his own organization helping out African-Americans.



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