Today, MDC proudly honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a tireless champion for justice, equality, and human dignity.

As founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Rev. Jackson built bridges across race, class, and community, reminding the world that our strength lies in our shared humanity. From marching alongside Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., running historic presidential campaigns that expanded civic participation, and negotiating multiple successful hostage releases worldwide, his voice consistently called America to its highest ideals. Rev. Jackson taught us that hope is active, courageous, and persistent. His lifelong commitment to economic justice, voting rights, education, and opportunity continues to inspire leaders, advocates, and changemakers everywhere. At MDC, we recognize the power of truth-telling, solidarity, and justice - values that Rev. Jackson embodied throughout his extraordinary journey. Today, we honor his legacy, impact, and courage, and we forward his call to keep hope alive. 📸: Mark Makela/New York Times #iamsomebody