"During his groundbreaking presidential bid in 1984, the Rev. Jesse Jackson kissed babies in San Jose, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco and marched with 100 residents of an Oakland housing project to the boundary of a polling place. There comes a point that leaders can't take you any farther and you must go on your own, he was quoted by United Press International as saying during the 1984 march."
"Lee first met Jackson in 1972 at the National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana, where thousands of African Americans gathered to chart a new political future. At the time, she was a student at Mills College in Oakland. She said she was drawn to his unapologetic message of progress and hope and to the way he fused faith and politics in his speeches. Their partnership extended beyond the United States."
Jesse Jackson ran a groundbreaking 1984 presidential campaign that combined retail campaigning with national influence, becoming the first Black candidate to mount a viable nationwide bid and win substantial support. He engaged voters directly, attending local events and marching with community residents. His political style fused faith and activism and emphasized progress and hope. Jackson maintained long-standing partnerships with local leaders, including Barbara Lee, whom he met in 1972, and participated in international efforts such as observing South Africa's transition and negotiating hostage releases. His death prompted regional leaders to reflect on a legacy of activism and public service.
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