Newsweek remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson — civil rights leader, presidential candidate and tireless advocate for justice. Long before his historic 1988 presidential campaign reshaped American politics, Jackson was a defining voice in the fight for equality, economic opportunity and voter empowerment. His groundbreaking bids for the Democratic nomination in 1984 and 1988 expanded the political conversation and mobilized a new generation of voters. These Newsweek covers from 1983 and 1988 captured pivotal moments in his national rise. His campaigns helped pave the way for broader representation in American politics and left a lasting imprint on the Democratic Party and the country. Today, we hold space to reflect on his enduring legacy of activism, coalition-building and faith-driven leadership. #JesseJackson #CivilRights #Leadership #PoliticalHistory #AmericanHistory #Legacy #DemocraticPolitics #Newsweek #BlackHistory #PublicService