Photos: Honoring the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson and his advocacy and influence in the Bay Area

Rev. Jesse Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues, including voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care. He scored diplomatic victories with world leaders, and through his Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, he channeled cries for Black pride and self-determination into corporate boardrooms, pressuring executives to make America a more open and equitable society.  Jackson’s advocacy brought him to the Bay Area on many occasions to support local issues...