Emmanuel Dzotsi
Emmanuel Dzotsi is an award-winning journalist and podcast host. Over the last decade he’s reported stories on everything from backroom deals for political power, the strange phenomenon of white people…
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This Juneteenth, in the wake of the Supreme Court’s seismic rulings on voting rights, Emmanuel and Kai talk about the legacy of one man: Jesse Jackson. We trace his journey from teenage activist to Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle to building a political movement that reshaped America. Along the way: the ambition, conflict, and vision behind one of the most complex figures in Black politics.
Additional archive: Hosea Williams interview
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- Jesse Jackson’s early years as a civil rights activist
- His pivotal role in Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle
- How he built a grassroots political movement
- The ambition, controversy, and vision that defined his legacy
- What Jackson’s story means for Black politics today
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Kai Wright
Kai Wright is an award-winning writer, editor, and podcast host. He was host, most recently, of WNYC’s Notes from America, which aired live each week on public radio stations around…
