See the Rev. Jesse Jackson in Miami from the 1970s through 2000s
By Miami Herald Archives
In 1972 in Miami Beach, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announces plans to register eight million black voters during a spirited speech at a meat cutters union conference. At the end of Jackson's speech, the meat cutters voted to spend $10,000 for his cause.
Miami Herald File
The Rev. Jesse Jackson made plenty of appearances in Miami through the years. He showed up for political events and religious gatherings, meeting with local people and leaders.
Here’s a look at his time in South Florida through the photo archives of the Miami Herald:
The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks at the Caleb Center in Miami in 1984. C.W. Griffin Miami Herald File
Jesse Jackson at a news conference in Miami after arriving from Cuba. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
Jesse Jackson at a news conference in Miami after arriving from Cuba. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 2008 in Miami, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Carl Johnson, senior pastor of 93rd Street Community Baptist Church, embrace. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 2010, about 100 people marched through the streets of Overtown on to County Hall protesting for fair banking laws, public education, and Black economic development. Gary Johnson, center, and along with fellow marchers, recite the political slogans of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, right. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 1984, Jesse Jackson speaks at the Caleb Center in Miami. C.W. Griffin Miami Herald File
Presidential candidate Jesse Jackson addresses a question from reporters as he meets his team at the Miami Beach Convention Center. C. W. Griffin Miami Herald File
Community leaders discuss crime: Montel Williams, Rep. Craig Washington, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rep. Carrie Meek gather to discuss solutions at town hall meeting in Miami. Miami Herald File
In 1999, the Rev. Jesse Jackson visits Miami to meet with local clergy to discuss the AIDS epicdemic in Black communities. After speaking to the people in the audience, he urged the clergy present to take an on-the-spot AIDS test, which they did. C.W. Griffin Miami Herald File
In 1984 in Havana, the Rev Jesse Jackson is embraced by Jerry Jacoby of Miami when the Democratic presidential candidate met with 22 imprisoned Americans. Miami Herald File
In 2007, the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives for funeral services for Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins at the FIU arena. Getty Images / Miami Herald File
In 2007, the Rev, Jesse jackson at Sean Taylor’s funeral services at FIU. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
The Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses a group of potential voters at the New Birth Ministries and Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP in 2000. C.W. Griffin Miami Herald File
10/08/00 Patrick Farrell/Miami Herald L-R In 2000, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Senate candidate Bill Nelson gather at the Caleb Center in Liberty City. Jackson was in town to lend his support to their campaigns as well as other local Democratic candidates.. Patrick Farrell Miami Herald File
In 2001, Miami Bishop Victor T. Curry and the Rev. Jesse Jackson speak during a banquet sponsored by Vision for Victory in Miami Miami Herald File
In 2001 at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, Founder and CEO of Def Jam Records Russell Simmons, left, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson arrive together at the The Source Image Awards. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 2001, comedian Anthony Anderson greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson as he makes his way up the stage at The Source Hip-Hop Awards in Miami Beach..
The Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to reporters in 2001 as he arrives at The Source Image Awards in Miami Beach. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 2000, at the Public Forum on Florida Vote at Temple Isreal of Greater Miami, Daryl Jones; Ralph Neas, president fo People for the American Way (left); Kweisi Mfume, president of the NAACP; the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Rabbi Steven Jacobs join hands. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
At the NAACP Convention at the Miami Beach Convention Center in 2003, the Rev. Jesse Jackson addresses the delegates. Chuck Fadely Miami Herald File
The Rev. Jesse Jackson in Miami Beach in 2003. Chuck Fadely Miami Herald File
At the NAACP convention in Miami Beach in 2003. Chuck Fadely Miami Herald File
In 2004, Sen. John Kerry takes to the pulpit as he prepares to address the congregation. Rev. Jesse Jackson smiles after introducing the presidential canidate at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Miami. Pastor Gaston E. Smith is at center. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
Congresswoman Carrie Meek, Sen. John Kerry and the, Rev. Jesse Jackson pray together in 2004 in Miami. Carl Juste Miami Herald File
In 1995, the Rev. Jesse Jackson prays with prisoners from the Dade County Stockade. Jackson was touring the new Metro Dade Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Boot Camp. The military-style boot camp for first time offenders is designed to give prisoners job skills and self-reliance. Chuck Fadely Miami Herald File
In 1996, Vice President Al Gore speaks to the annual Convention of The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach as the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Charles Hayes, former congressman from Detriot, applaud. Jeffery A. Salter Miami Herald File
In 2007, the Rev. Jesse Jackson with Norland High Vice Principal Mark Soffian, Miami Herald File
This story was originally published February 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM.
