The deaths of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Thelma Gibson of Coconut Grove mark the passing of two freedom fighters whose lives were anchored in justice, equality and unwavering faith in America’s promise.
They came from different paths — one from the national stage, the other from the heart of a historic Miami neighborhood — yet both understood a singular truth: freedom is never freely given. It must be demanded, defended and, at times, endured. The Rev. Jesse Jackson rose from Greenville, South Carolina, to become one of […]