Rev. Jackson’s example calls us to bridge divides, build coalitions

By Ben Jealous
NNPA
https://blackpressusa.com

Across the country — from South Carolina to the South side of Chicago — we are celebrating the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson as he is finally laid to rest.

As we reflect on what Rev. Jackson gave us, I find myself thinking not only about his courage, but about his strategy — and about the power of words to build or break coalitions.