Our dreams must be stronger than our memories. We must be pulled by our dreams, rater than pushed by our memories.

— Jesse Jackson (1941–2026), US-Bürgerrechtler und baptistischer Pastor

Topics: Hope & Confidence, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: Encouragement, New Year & New Beginnings

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941–2026) war ein US-amerikanischer baptistischer Pastor, Bürgerrechtler und Politiker, der von Chicago aus landesweit wirkte. Als enger Weggefährte Martin Luther Kings und Gründer der Rainbow/PUSH Coalition verband er das Evangelium mit dem Einsatz für Bürgerrechte, soziale Gerechtigkeit und wirtschaftliche Teilhabe von Minderheiten. Für Bibelleser steht sein Wirken für eine prophetisch inspirierte Sozialethik, die jedoch durch antisemitische Äußerungen, umstrittene Methoden und persönliche Verfehlungen auch Kritik auf sich zog.

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