Jesse Jackson is remembered by Black Windsorites

Members of the Windsor‑Essex Black community recalled Jesse Jackson's advocacy for Black history and the Underground Railroad, and noted his death at age 84 during Black History Month.

Members of the Windsor‑Essex Black community are remembering Jesse Jackson after his death at age 84 during Black History Month. They highlighted his advocacy for education about Black history and the Underground Railroad and his efforts to shine a light on Black museums and historical sites. Jackson first gained national attention when, as a 23‑year‑old seminary student, he travelled to Selma in 1964 and became a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. He later mounted presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 and won a number of Democratic primaries. Key points: - Jackson died at age 84 and his death occurred during Black History Month. - Irene Moore‑Davis of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum said Jackson encouraged people to learn about Black history and spotlighted museums and historical sites in Canada and the U.S. - Marium Tolson‑Murtty of the University of Windsor said Jackson inspired marginalized groups and helped people find their voices to speak against injustices and systemic oppression. - Jackson's activism included travelling to the 1964 Selma march and later runs for the U.S. presidency in 1984 and 1988. Summary: Community members described Jackson's example as one that encouraged public learning about history and uplifted people socially and culturally. Local voices said his life influenced a generation of leaders and underscored the importance of keeping Black history visible. Undetermined at this time.