Jesse Jackson

  • Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader and Politican
    By Robert E. Jakoubek, Gloria Blakely

    and speech at Democratic National Convention, 11–11 and talk shows, 108 and voting rights in Selma, Alabama, 37, 39,41,98 Clifford, Clark, 101 Clinton, Bill, 110–114 Clinton, Chelsea, 114 Coca-Cola and Operation Breadbasket, 50, ...

  • Jesse Jackson: Still Fighting for the Dream
    By Brenda Scott Wilkinson

    Jackson was ahead ! The time was nearing for the primary contest in New York State . Once again press stories came up about Jackson's calling New York City “ Hymietown . ” New York City's Jewish mayor , Edward I. Koch , said that Jews ...

  • Jesse Jackson
    By Bradley Steffens, Dan Woog

    An Important Discovery Sometime between the ages of six and nine , Jackson learned that Noah Robinson was his natural father . This knowledge was both a blessing and a curse . It was a blessing because Robinson was one of the most ...

  • Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody!
    By Charnan Simon

    Examines the life, work, and achievements of the civil rights activist and politician.

  • Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody
    By Paul Westman

    A biography of an important leader for civil rights and a better way of life for black people.

  • Jesse Jackson: Still Fighting for the Dream
    By Brenda Wilkinson

    Follows the life and career of the black civil rights worker who has twice sought a presidential nomination and continues to work for more rights for his people.

  • Jesse Jackson
    By Eddie Stone

    Traces the life of Rev. Jackson, describes his role in the Civil Rights movement, and examines his political views

  • Jesse Jackson
    By Barbara M. Linde

    A brief biography of the Baptist minister, civil rights leader, 1984 and 1988 presidential candidate, and polictical activist.

  • Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Activist
    By James Haskins

    Presents the life, accomplishments, and goals of the civil rights activist and politician Jesse Jackson, from his childhood in North Carolina through his years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

  • Jesse Jackson: A Voice for Change
    By Steve Otfinoski

    The story of the rise to prominence of America's most influential black leader.

  • Jesse Jackson
    By Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    Can you imagine what his life must have been like What is he like as a person Read this book in the American Lives series to get to know Jesse Jackson. Find out how he tries to make life better for himself and other people around the world.

  • Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody!
    By Charnan Simon

    Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody!

  • Jesse Jackson
    By Jennifer Blizin Gillis

    A biography of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, illustrated with photographs.