In-depth analysis of Jesse Jackson's 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns reveals how Black political power was consolidated
Examines Jackson's leadership in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Breadbasket Operation in Chicago
Highlights his work under Martin Luther King Jr. and roots in the Deep South
Offers a fresh, humanized portrait of a complex and influential politician
Written by CNN anchor Abby Phillip, known for her expert storytelling and coverage of major political events
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From CNN’s Abby Phillip, a triumphant new look at Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns of the 1980s and how they changed Black political power
“A joyful, rich, must-read biography of a politician whose flaws and gifts were in constant, intense competition.” —Jake Tapper
Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and po
