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A Familiar Presence in Southern Nevada (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas – The city that Rev. Jesse Jackson visited multiple times over decades now reflects on the life of a man who bridged divides and championed justice until his final days.[1][2]
A Familiar Presence in Southern Nevada
Rev. Jackson made his mark in Las Vegas long before his national profile peaked. He appeared frequently to rally union workers during contract battles, becoming a steadfast ally to local labor movements.[2] In October 2009, amid the Great Recession’s grip, he addressed the National Conference of Black Mayors here and met with the Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial board. Unemployment hovered near 14 percent, and foreclosures plagued neighborhoods. Jackson emphasized jobs as a priority, even finding overlap with conservative viewpoints on tax relief.[1]
Thomas Mitchell, then the paper’s editor, noted the shared concerns. Jackson’s charisma shone through in private talks, revealing a thinker who valued dialogue over division. His trips dated back to the 1970s and continued into the 2010s, often tied to boxing events where his passion for the sport drew him to the Strip.[3]
From Selma to the White House
Born in 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson joined the civil rights struggle early. He worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leading Operation Breadbasket to push economic opportunities for Black communities. After King’s assassination in 1968, Jackson founded…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-18 17:49:00
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