While many of his accomplishments have been overshadowed by talk of inaccuracies in his recanting of events or his alleged infidelities, there is no question that Reverend Jackson has lived a very giving and public life. And he's reaped the rewards and consequentially the tragedies that accompany such legendary status.
It makes me sad to write this because when I think of Jesse Jackson, I think of a tall, proud, handsome man. Despite his shortcomings, he's one of a kind.
Which also makes me think about Jesse Jackson, Jr. The man I thought would be the First Black President of the United States. It's true. Long before I'd heard of President Barack Obama, I followed the career of another young, intelligent, handsome, charismatic politician from Chicago who seemed destined for the White House. I don't need to elaborate on Jesse Jr's. ultimate fall from grace, but suffice to say, that people seem to only remember the bad things you've done and not the good.
The Jackson family has gone through a lot. Let's send warm thoughts and prayers their way. They've given a lot and that's the least we can do.
