In the midst of Black History Month we honor the life & legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson one of the most iconic civil rights leader & a fierce ally of our community for decades. Kelley Robinson HRC President stated, “The fight for justice requires courage, hope & a relentlessness that will not be denied. Reverend Jesse Jackson embodied that fight everyday. From disrupting political systems & building people power to helping this country imagine a freer future for all of us, Rev. Jackson was a force… A leading voice during the civil rights movement & decades-long advocate for human rights around the globe, Jackson founded what is now the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. During the fight to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage, Jackson spoke up strongly for marriage equality, saying in part “Marriage is based on love & commitment – not on sexual orientation. I support the right for any person to marry the person of their choosing.”
Brian K. Bond, CEO of PFLAG National concluded, “As we learn of the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, we mourn the loss of a giant among us. When many refused to acknowledge the existence & struggle of LGBTQ+ people, Rev. Jackson saw us, affirmed us & demanded equality inclusively. In his address to the Democratic National Convention in 1984, Rev. Jackson named us specifically as part of the fabric of the ‘American Quilt.’ He has shown up for & marched with the LGBTQ+ movement through the AIDS crisis, marriage equality & ever after. Rev. Jackson’s leadership & allyship for LGBTQ+ people will be felt profoundly by his PFLAG family. We will honor his legacy as we continue to strive to achieve justice & equality for all.” Rev. Jesse Jackson Rest In Power.
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