By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rev-jesse-jackson-honored-at-2024-democratic-national-convention Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at 2024 Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 19, 2024 8:06 PM EDT The opening of the Democratic convention recognized Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and Democratic presidential candidate in 1984 and 1988. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 Jackson, 82, entered the stage in a wheelchair, holding up both thumbs up in triumph to a cheering crowd. The ordained Baptist pastor did not speak to the convention. Multiple speakers gave shoutouts to Jackson, who was also the subject of a video broadcast at the event’s hall. The video noted that Vice President Harris was “standing on the shoulder of giants” such as Jackson. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The opening of the Democratic convention recognized Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and Democratic presidential candidate in 1984 and 1988. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 Jackson, 82, entered the stage in a wheelchair, holding up both thumbs up in triumph to a cheering crowd. The ordained Baptist pastor did not speak to the convention. Multiple speakers gave shoutouts to Jackson, who was also the subject of a video broadcast at the event’s hall. The video noted that Vice President Harris was “standing on the shoulder of giants” such as Jackson. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now