Jesse Jackson / Linde, Barbara M

Looks at activist Jesse Jackson's involvement in civil rights organizations and efforts, including Operation Breadbasket, People United to Serve Humanity, and the National Rainbow coalition, discusses his campaign for president, and examines his work on the international stage.

This book chronicles Jacksons journey from humble beginnings in South Carolina to prominent civil rights activist, politician, and leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Enhanced by a timeline detailing important events, Jacksons life inspires all readers to make their voices heard.