02/18/2026
Letter Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
On behalf of Bishop Charles W. Harris Jr. and the leadership of Covenant Kingdom Ministries International, we extend our deepest respect, gratitude, and admiration to Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. for his extraordinary legacy of service to this nation, to the global community, and to the ongoing struggle for civil rights, justice, and human dignity.
For more than six decades, Rev. Jackson has stood as a moral voice in the wilderness, calling this nation to live up to its highest ideals. His work from the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement to the founding of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has embodied the biblical charge found in Micah 6:8:
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
Rev. Jackson has done exactly that. He has marched, advocated, negotiated, and uplifted. He has spoken truth to power while empowering the powerless. He has carried the torch passed down from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., ensuring that the fight for equality did not dim but grew stronger across generations.
His ministry has never been confined to a pulpit; instead, he transformed streets, boardrooms, classrooms, and nations into sanctuaries of hope. His life’s work reflects the spirit of Galatians 6:9:
“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Rev. Jackson never fainted.
He never wavered.
He never stopped believing in the promise of a better tomorrow.
And he taught us to believe as well.
We honor not only his public achievements but also the compassion, courage, and conviction that have defined his journey. His words continue to echo across generations, reminding us of our God given worth and the power of perseverance. As he so often declared:
“Keep hope alive.”
Today, we celebrate a man who has done exactly that, kept hope alive in the hearts of millions. His legacy is not merely historical, it is living, breathing, and still shaping the conscience of our nation.
Together, we can ensure that the light he ignited never dims, but instead grows brighter with each passing generation.
With profound respect and gratitude,
Bishop Charles W. Harris Jr.
Covenant Kingdom Ministries International
