'WE, THE PEOPLE, CAN WIN'.
Published In: Progressive, 2026, v. 90, n. 2. P. 8 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: NICHOLS, JOHN 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the political legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, highlighting his transformative impact on American progressive politics through his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns. Jackson, a civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow Coalition, expanded multiracial and multigenerational political participation, influencing figures such as Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Bernie Sanders. His campaigns helped pave the way for a new generation of Black and progressive elected officials and reshaped the Democratic Party’s approach to racial and economic justice. Jackson’s vision emphasized unity across diverse communities to achieve social, economic, and racial equity, a message that continues to inspire contemporary progressive movements. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Progressive. 2026/04, Vol. 90, Issue 2, p8
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Political Science
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0033-0736
- Accession Number:192366969
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