HBCU 101: Vote Jesse Vote!, the voting rights legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Due South · Mar 25, 2026 · 50m

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HBCU 101: Vote Jesse Vote!

Student activism is on the rise at North Carolina A&T State University where students like Olu Rouse and Shia Rozier are fighting for voting rights — just like the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was student body president at NC A&T.

Olu Rouse and Shia Rozier, students at North Carolina A&T State University

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The voting rights legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson

Today, we look back at the life and voting rights impact of Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away last month. Bishop William J. Barber II was Rev. Jackson’s friend and confidant. He shares his…