CEASEFIRE by @imayannagregory in collaboration with @commonhymnal and Friends. Full Cast and Credits at CeasefireSong.com Ceasefire is available on Apple, Spotify and all music platforms.
I was the first American presidential candidate to raise the issue of Palestinian human rights. I said it then and I say it now. Our histories from South Africa to Palestine, to right here in the United States of America, are inextricably combined. Commemorating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on his work and legacy to support peace and justice for all, I think about Palestine and the rights of Palestinian people. With Dr. James Zogby, a dear friend of mine and director of the Arab American Institute, stood in 1988, 40 years ago advocating for peace and justice. As I said in Lebanon in 1979, we do not seek to exchange sufferers, rather to stop suffering. This is what I am still fighting for in 2024, with a rainbow coalition of Palestinian, Jewish, Arab, Muslim and Black conveners at our emergency summit for Gaza calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. #ceasfirenow #ceasfire #KeepHopeAlive #IamSomebody #Love #Peace #SummitForGaza 📸: Embrace with Yassar Arafat in Beirut, Lebanon, 1979 ( AP) 📸:With Rabbi Robert J. Marx August 1979 📸: With Dr. King Mason Temple in Memphis April 3, 1968
I was the first American presidential candidate to raise the issue of Palestinian human rights. I said it then and I say it now. Our histories from South Africa to Palestine, to right here in the United States of America, are inextricably combined. Commemorating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on his work and legacy to support peace and justice for all, I think about Palestine and the rights of Palestinian people. With Dr. James Zogby, a dear friend of mine and director of the Arab American Institute, stood in 1988, 40 years ago advocating for peace and justice. As I said in Lebanon in 1979, we do not seek to exchange sufferers, rather to stop suffering. This is what I am still fighting for in 2024, with a rainbow coalition of Palestinian, Jewish, Arab, Muslim and Black conveners at our emergency summit for Gaza calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. #ceasfirenow #ceasfire #KeepHopeAlive #IamSomebody #Love #Peace #SummitForGaza 📸: Embrace with Yassar Arafat in Beirut, Lebanon, 1979 ( AP) 📸:With Rabbi Robert J. Marx August 1979 📸: With Dr. King Mason Temple in Memphis April 3, 1968
The music…. Soon-a will be done-a with the troubles of the world, Troubles of the world, The troubles of the world. Soon-a will be done-a with the troubles of the world. Goin’ home to live with God. 1 No more weeping and a-wailing, No more weeping and a-wailing, No more weeping and a-wailing, I’m goin’ to live with God. #MLKDay StrengthToLove #Spirituals #southlandprepcharterhighschool
March 8th is #InternationalWomensDay! Today we spotlight Winnie Madikizela-Mandela- considered by many to be the “Mother of the Nation.” She was recognized by the South African government with the award of the Silver Order of Luthuli for her contributions to the liberation struggle during the apartheid era. #KeepHopeAlive #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #WHM24 #InternationalWomensDay
#MotivationMonday Embrace the power of perseverance with these inspiring words: “If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.” 💪🏽🌟 #Motivation #Persistence #RevJesseJacksonSr #Iamsomebody #keephopealive
Happy Birthday, Jackie! On this day, I can’t help but reflect on how incredibly blessed I am to have you by my side. You are the rock and soul of our family, the steady force that keeps us grounded and the beating heart that fills our home with warmth and love. Your unwavering strength, selflessness, boundless love, and endless support has allowed me to do the work that God called me to do. Through every joy and challenge, you stand beside me with grace and courage, guiding us forward with your wisdom and compassion. I am endlessly grateful for the life we’ve built together and for our beautiful family. Your love is the foundation upon which our happiness thrives, and I am forever thankful to you. With all my love, Jesse
Rufus Williams takes the helm, guiding discussions and probing into the hearts of local candidates at the People’s Forum🎤 today @rainbowpush #ElectionInsights #voicesmatter #saturdaymorningforum #iamsomebody #keephopealive #votingmatters
#FlashbackFriday- Rev. Jackson bringing down the house with his razor-sharp wit on SNL in ’84! 🎤✨ #SNLhistory #snl #RevJackson #Iamsomebody #keephopealive #blackexcellence #jessejackson #jessejacksonsnl
“The Little Warrior,” as we knew her, for her small stature and strong will, Rev. Barrow advocated for racial equality, women’s rights, educational access, and labor rights. An organizer and leader, she co-founded Operation Breadbasket in Chicago — the precursor to Operation PUSH, where Rev. Barrow later served as the first woman executive director — and chaired the board of the RainbowPUSH Coalition for ten years. #KeepHopeAlive #IamSomebody #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #WHM24 #leadership
MONDAY MOTIVATION: This quote was Inspired by the wisdom of Proverbs 29:18, “Where there is no vision, the people perish,” This guiding principle has resonated throughout my life, and I wanted to motivate individuals of all ages to embrace their capabilities, know their worth, and always strive for excellence. Let’s embrace this impactful message as we embark on the week ahead, placing trust in our visions and the determination of our hearts. ❤️✌️🏾 #mondaymotivation #iamsomebody #keephopealive #youcanmakeit #PUSH #jessejackson #leadership
Today we inaugurate Women’s History Month and celebrate the fearless women who shaped history, broke barriers, and continue to inspire change. Thank you Jackie for all you’ve done and continue to do.❤️ Happy Women’s History Month to all the selfless and fearless women and mothers! #womenempowerment #womenshistorymonth #keephopealive #iamsomebody #powerful
MONDAY MOTIVATION: DON’T YOU SURRENDER! KEEP HOPE ALIVE! “Hold your head high, stick your chest out. You can make it. It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive. Don’t you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith. In the end, faith will not disappoint.” – Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. In 1984 and 1988, Jackson ran for President of the United States. This is an excerpt from his speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention Speech. #KeepHopeAlive #IamSomebody #RainbowPushCoalition #BHM #BHM24 #HoldYourHeadHigh #StickYourChestOut #YouCanMakeIt
Thank you, @nba, for your hospitality during @nbaallstar weekend. Congratulations to all the amazing athletes who participated. It was wonderful seeing old friends, making new ones, and spending time with my son @yusefdjackson and my grandchildren. 🥰 #keephopealive #iamsomebody #nba #nbaallstar #nbaallstarweekend #nbaallstar2024 #nbabasketball #familytime #hbcuallstargame #nbacelebritygame
OPERATION PUSH: PEOPLE UNITED TO SERVE HUMANITY In the 1970s, PUSH expanded into areas of social and political development using direct action campaigns, a weekly radio broadcast, and awards that honored prominent blacks in the U.S. and abroad. Through Operation PUSH, Rev. Jackson established a platform from which to protect black homeowners, workers, and businesses. #iamsomebody #keephopealive #bhm
On August 9th, 2000, President Clinton awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. President Clinton praised him for his “keen intellect and loving heart,” and for his “powerful voice in the struggle for civil rights, economic opportunity, and social justice.” #presidentialmedaloffreedom #iamsomebody #keephopealive #bhm
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Today marks 34 years since the release of Nelson Mandela. He was released on February 11, 1990, from the Victor Verster prison in Cape Town, South Africa, after 27 years. #OTDIH #keephopealive #iamsomebody #mandela #bhm
FLASHBACK FRIDAY #keephopealive Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. made a historic run for the nomination of the democratic party and delivered this monumental speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1988. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #keephopealive #iamsomebody #dnc1988 #jessejacksonforpresident #bhm
TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH ❤️💚💛 The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures. Over the past fifty years, he has played a pivotal role in virtually every movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality, and economic and social justice. Reverend Jackson has been called the “Conscience of the Nation” and “the Great Unifier,” challenging America to be inclusive and to establish just and humane priorities for the benefit of all. He is known for bringing people together on common ground across lines of race, culture, class, gender and belief. 🎥 source: Sesame Street 1971 (PBS) #iamsomebody #keephopealive #blackhistorymonth #sesamestreet
Yesterday, the Chicago city council voted on a ceasefire resolution. Our founder, the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., along with other organizations and grassroots organizers, sent this letter in support of the peace, to all alders in the city of Chicago and the mayor. In a 23-23 vote with Mayor Johnson’s tiebreaker, we’re now the largest U.S. city to endorse a Gaza Ceasefire. We must continue our work towards peace and common ground. #iamsomebody #keephopealive #buildingpeace #savinglives #savethechildrenofGaza
Today we find ourselves in the midst of a storm. When I heard the news of the passing of Dexter Scott King today, my heart ached. My wife,Jackie and the entire Jackson family extend our prayers and condolences to his cherished wife,Leah, to his beloved siblings, Martin III, Bernice and the King family. My heart also aches in memory of his parents, Dr. King and Mrs. King, who thoughtfully and with intention named him after Dexter Baptist church where Dr. King First served as pastor. Dexter, followed in the footsteps of his father, attending Morehouse College and becoming Chairman,CEO and President of the King Center, exhibiting as his father dreamed, the content of his character. Dexter will live as long as we remember him. May he rest in heavenly peace. #DexterScottKing #Ihaveadream #StrengthtoLove #mlk #IamSomebody #keephopealive #legacy 🕊️🙏🏽
We do not seek to exchange sufferers but to STOP Suffering. Rainbow Push Coalition, together with @arabamericaninatitute @jvpaction @churchesformep @uspalestiniancouncil @redletterxians @uspalestiniancouncil @faithforblacklives @muslimciviccoalition @forusapeace @sojogram @ifnotnoworg @jvpchicago, along with 41 notable panelists, 300 conveners, 1500 virtual participants, and 600 in attendance, came together for an Emergency Summit for Gaza @rpcoalition, asking for a permanent ceasefire. It was a significant event, fostering deep discussions and solidarity for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It highlighted the urgent need for awareness and action, calling for a permanent ceasefire NOW! Thank you to everyone who made the Emergency Summit for Gaza a resounding success. Your participation, insights, and commitment were invaluable in highlighting and addressing the humanitarian emergency in Gaza. Together, we’ve taken a significant step towards positive change and action. As long as bombs are dropping, babies are dying. We have more work to do. Action steps forthcoming. #ceasefirenow🇵🇸 #savethechildrenofgaza #savinglives #buildingpeace #keephopealive #iamsomebody
🎺🎺🎺Thank you to my talented brother beloved @keyonharrold for your “Amazing grace.” Oh how sweet the sound… and thank you for braving the Chicago chill to lend your gift of music and service to us. #IfIcouldhelpsomebody #Love #KeepHopeAlive #IamSomebody #MLK24 #service #WeShallOvercome
Stop the violence. Save the children. #ceasefire #pushforexcellence #MLK24 #IamSomebody #keephopealive
