Santita Jackson shares memories of father Rev. Jesse Jackson after death

Daughter Santita Jackson spoke with CBS News Chicago about the life and legacy of her father Rev. Jesse Jackson, what she learned from him and the memories she will hold close now that he's gone. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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Jesse Jackson Jr. gives emotional eulogy at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at Rainbow PUSH
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Jesse Jackson Jr. gives emotional eulogy at father Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at Rainbow PUSH

Rev. Sharp: 'There is no Fellowship without Rev. Jackson’
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Rev. Sharp: 'There is no Fellowship without Rev. Jackson’

From the archives: Jesse Jackson's speech at the 1984 Democratic National Convention
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From the archives: Jesse Jackson's speech at the 1984 Democratic National Convention

Dr. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley remember the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Dr. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley remember the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Who was Rev. Jesse Jackson? The story of a legendary civil rights activist
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Who was Rev. Jesse Jackson? The story of a legendary civil rights activist

Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father's last moments and legacy
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Jesse Jackson Jr. remembers his father's last moments and legacy

NBA Legend Isiah Thomas - Public Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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NBA Legend Isiah Thomas - Public Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson

Michael Jackson's Siblings Reveal What Really Happened To Him Growing Up | the detail.
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Michael Jackson's Siblings Reveal What Really Happened To Him Growing Up | the detail.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's daughter reflects on his legacy
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's daughter reflects on his legacy

Jesse Jackson Jr. and Jacqueline Jackson on book 'Letters to My Son in Prison'
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Jesse Jackson Jr. and Jacqueline Jackson on book 'Letters to My Son in Prison'

Jacqueline and Jesse Jackson Jr. talk "Letters to My Son in Prison"
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Jacqueline and Jesse Jackson Jr. talk "Letters to My Son in Prison"

Congressman Jonathan Jackson honors father: ‘Rise, Jesse, rise'
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Congressman Jonathan Jackson honors father: ‘Rise, Jesse, rise'

Stevie Wonder sings 'They Won't Go When I Go' | Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Stevie Wonder sings 'They Won't Go When I Go' | Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson

'An insult to millions': Mike Johnson refuses to let Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor at Capitol
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'An insult to millions': Mike Johnson refuses to let Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor at Capitol

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson speaks on the legacy of his father Reverend Jesse Jackson - 2/21/26
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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson speaks on the legacy of his father Reverend Jesse Jackson - 2/21/26

Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks about Aretha Franklin at her funeral in Detroit
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Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks about Aretha Franklin at her funeral in Detroit

Jesse Jackson's iconic 1988 speech
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Jesse Jackson's iconic 1988 speech

Watch Jesse Jackson Jr.’s speech from father's memorial service
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Watch Jesse Jackson Jr.’s speech from father's memorial service

Full remarks from Dr. Jaqueline Jackson II at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing
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Full remarks from Dr. Jaqueline Jackson II at Rev. Jesse Jackson's private homegoing

Rev. Jesse Jackson's five children make brief remarks before Jackson addresses the delegates at the
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's five children make brief remarks before Jackson addresses the delegates at the

FULL: Rev. Jesse Jackson's family speaks on his life, legacy
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FULL: Rev. Jesse Jackson's family speaks on his life, legacy

Full remarks from Rev. Al Sharpton at Jesse Jackson funeral
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Full remarks from Rev. Al Sharpton at Jesse Jackson funeral

Freddie Haynes: Jesse Jackson Took Liberation Theology to the Pavement.
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Freddie Haynes: Jesse Jackson Took Liberation Theology to the Pavement.

Jesse Jackson: Mother apologized for my birth
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Jesse Jackson: Mother apologized for my birth

Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson: A full-hour tribute from NBC Chicago
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Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson: A full-hour tribute from NBC Chicago

Ashley Jackson on her father Rev. Jackson: ‘My father loved me out loud’
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Ashley Jackson on her father Rev. Jackson: ‘My father loved me out loud’

Jesse Jackson talks King's assassination
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Jesse Jackson talks King's assassination

WATCH: Rev. Al Sharpton Honors Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Emotional Press Conference | AC15
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WATCH: Rev. Al Sharpton Honors Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Emotional Press Conference | AC15