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Jesse Jackson, Detroit and Michigan

8 ways Jesse Jackson impacted Detroit and Michigan over the years

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. had many ties to and a great admiration for Detroit, which he said had "a special place in our collective long walk to equity and justice."

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Videos: Looking back at Jesse Jackson's past visits to Detroit and Michigan

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Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact on Jacksonville as seen through his visits

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Presidents and Faith Leaders Pay Tribute to Jesse Jackson

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, America’s most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the election of Barack Obama, died on Tuesday.

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Jesse Jackson: A life in pictures

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Obama, Trump and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson: ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84: Tributes pour in for civil rights icon

Jesse Jackson made a bid for president twice, in 1984 and 1988, running as a candidate in the Democratic primaries.

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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84

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Jesse Jackson, US civil rights leader, 1941-2026

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Motown's Berry Gordy on Jesse Jackson: 'He was family'

Motown founder Berry Gordy reflected on his bond with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, calling him a "force of history" and recounting a key Detroit moment.

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Metro Detroit activists mourn the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Civil rights activists in Metro Detroit are mourning the loss of a giant in their work, Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and another similar illness.

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This play about Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us that imperfection is inherently human

This review contains spoilers for The Mountaintop. As soon as Brian Sullivan Taylor, who plays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in The Mountaintop, took off his shoes, the first thing I noticed were the holes in his socks.

Detroit play 'The Mountaintop' offers catharsis after a racist incident

A Detroit production of 'The Mountaintop' offers a cathartic experience, exploring Martin Luther King Jr.'s humanity amid renewed racial tensions.

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Detroit heard King’s dream first. These Black women are carrying it forward.

Detroit was the first place Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered an early version of what would become his “I Have a Dream” speech. He recited it on June 23, 1963, at the end of Detroit’s Walk to Freedom, a march that happened weeks before he spoke ...

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How the Wright Museum in Detroit is honoring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Detroit is honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, who became the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance. Across the Motor City, acts of service are happening on Jan. 19, 2026, to remember ...

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NAACP CEO, a Detroit native, returns for MLK Day event at U-M

The University of Michigan will host its 40th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium on January 19, 2026. The keynote speakers will be Dr. King's goddaughter, Donzaleigh Abernathy, and NAACP President Derrick Johnson. This year's theme is ...

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A Detroiter's proximity to Martin Luther King led to a life of service

As of the evening of Jan. 17, Louise Guyton had not planned out her entire itinerary for Monday. However, the 77-year-old Detroiter knew for sure that she would carve out considerable time to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr ...