02/17/2026
Today, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® pauses in sisterhood and reverence as we honor the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
A tireless champion for justice, Rev. Jackson stood on the frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement, working alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and later founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advance economic empowerment, voting rights, and educational equity. His historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 expanded the political imagination of our nation, inspiring generations to believe that leadership at the highest levels was within reach.
As a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, our beloved Divine 9 Brother, he exemplified scholarship, perseverance, and uplift in action. With unwavering faith and fearless advocacy, he reminded us to “Keep Hope Alive,” a phrase that became both a rallying cry and a roadmap for progress.
We honor his courage. We honor his conviction. We honor his commitment to service.
And in true sisterly solidarity, we will continue the work, lifting every voice, serving all mankind, and choosing always to keep hope alive.