Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson's Final Journey: Lying in State in South Carolina
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a lifelong champion of civil rights, will be honored with a final tribute in his home state of South Carolina.
As the sun sets on the remarkable life of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the state of South Carolina prepares to pay its final respects. On Monday, the trailblazing activist will lie in state at the South Carolina capitol, a far cry from the segregated realities of his childhood in Greenville.
Growing up in the Jim Crow era, Jackson was barred from entering the local library's much better-funded whites-only branch in 1960, a pivotal moment that would shape his lifelong mission of fighting for equality and justice. Now, decades later, the state where he was born will bestow upon him the full honors befitting a civil rights icon.
Throughout his storied career, Jackson has been a tireless champion for the rights of African Americans and marginalized communities. From leading the historic march on Washington to spearheading voter registration drives, his unwavering dedication has left an indelible mark on the fabric of American society.
