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Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, joins the world in honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., whose passing marks the loss of a towering figure in the struggle for social justice. From his early days working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to the decades he spent carrying the movement forward after King’s death, Rev. Jackson devoted his life to pushing America toward its better self. He worked tirelessly to expand voting rights, economic opportunity, and equality, becoming a powerful and persistent voice in the ongoing fight for Civil Rights.

His presidential campaigns in the 1980s broke new ground, expanding who felt seen and included in national politics and reminding millions that they had both the right and the power to shape their own future. Through mantras like “Keep hope alive” and “I am somebody,” he affirmed the worth of those too often unheard and inspired generations to believe in their own dignity and possibility.

Reverend Jackson was not only a national leader, but also a friend and partner of Delta Sigma Theta. We were proud to recognize his extraordinary work and impact during our Centennial Founders Day Celebration in 2013, a moment that reflected the shared commitment between his life’s work and Delta’s legacy of social action.

Today, we honor his courage, his conviction, and the indelible imprint he leaves on our nation and on the communities we serve and represent. His life stands as a reminder that sustained advocacy, collective action, and unwavering faith can bend the arc of history toward justice.

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#Repost @dstinc1913 ・・・ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, joins the world in honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., whose passing marks the loss of a towering figure in the struggle for social justice. From his early days working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to the decades he spent carrying the movement forward after King’s death, Rev. Jackson devoted his life to pushing America toward its better self. He worked tirelessly to expand voting rights, economic opportunity, and equality, becoming a powerful and persistent voice in the ongoing fight for Civil Rights. His presidential campaigns in the 1980s broke new ground, expanding who felt seen and included in national politics and reminding millions that they had both the right and the power to shape their own future. Through mantras like “Keep hope alive” and “I am somebody,” he affirmed the worth of those too often unheard and inspired generations to believe in their own dignity and possibility. Reverend Jackson was not only a national leader, but also a friend and partner of Delta Sigma Theta. We were proud to recognize his extraordinary work and impact during our Centennial Founders Day Celebration in 2013, a moment that reflected the shared commitment between his life’s work and Delta’s legacy of social action. Today, we honor his courage, his conviction, and the indelible imprint he leaves on our nation and on the communities we serve and represent. His life stands as a reminder that sustained advocacy, collective action, and unwavering faith can bend the arc of history toward justice. #DST1913Image attachmentImage attachment
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May he rest in heavenly peace. 🙏🏾

Today, Be Someone, Inc. honors the life and legacy of The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Reverend Jackson taught the world—and generations after him—that every human life has value. His powerful declaration, “I am somebody,” gave dignity to the overlooked, hope to the oppressed, and courage to those who felt unseen. At Be Someone, Inc., we carry that same message forward every day—reminding young people and communities that every move matters and that no matter your circumstances, you are somebody. We salute a giant whose faith, leadership, and relentless pursuit of justice changed lives, shaped history, and inspired movements across the globe. 🕊️ Rest in Power, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. Your legacy lives on through purpose, service, and hope.