Senator Gaston Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Mentor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) issued the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.:

“Today we have lost a towering figure of the civil rights movement. He was a man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equality, and human dignity. Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was not just a leader; he was a moral force who challenged America to live up to its highest ideals.

“As a Black man, I am devastated by this loss. He served as Godfather, a moral tiger, and was an exemplary leader to all of us. He infused in us that we are somebody and poured deeply into our spirits to make a difference in the world.

“He taught us our worth is not determined by circumstances that we are born into, but by the character that we build. His legacy will live on. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.”

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