This week, the world is mourning a true pioneer in Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Jackson was long regarded for his contributions to the civil rights movement and also received further notoriety during his two runs for the U.S. Presidency decades ago. Since the Jackson family confirmed the reverend’s passing, Kamala Harris, Tyler Perry and other public figures – both politicians and actors – have been reaching out to pay tribute to the late community leader.
During the course of his life and career, Jackson earned a considerable amount of admirers. Among the people who appear to have deep respect for Jackson is former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. In an X post, Harris (who’s memorialized other public figures in the past) shared kind words about Jackson, reflecting on his journey as a civil rights leader and on his entry into the political sphere. The ex-VP also shared sweet sentiments on how the reverend impacted her personally:
