Setting the Stage for Memorial Day Reflection

The True Origins of Memorial Day

The Suppression of African American

The First Memorial Day Ceremony

The Importance of Remembering the Past

Military Deployments and Foreign Policy

The Significance of African American Military

The Role of Education and Memory

The Legacy of Slavery and Reparations

The Complexity of Military Service and War

Building an Anti-War Movement

Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Santita Jackson and Reverend Jesse Jackson explore the untold origins of Memorial Day and the role newly freed African Americans played in honoring Union soldiers after the Civil War. Featuring historian David Blight’s research, conversations on structural racism, erased history, military service, and the meaning of patriotism, this powerful discussion connects America’s past to today’s debates over voting, war, and national identity.

Continue with Hour 2 for the conversation on war powers, veterans, anti-war activism, military service, and the growing debate over America’s role in conflicts abroad.

Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections for weekly conversations rooted in hope, justice, faith, and civic engagement. Learn more and stay connected at  Keep Hope Alive Radio, Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends, and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG.

Santita Jackson and Reverend Jesse Jackson explore the untold origins of Memorial Day and the role newly freed African Americans played in honoring Union soldiers after the Civil War. Featuring historian David Blight&rsquo;s research, conversations on structural racism, erased history, military service, and the meaning of patriotism, this powerful discussion connects America&rsquo;s past to today&rsquo;s debates over voting, war, and national identity.
Continue with Hour 2 for the conversation on war powers, veterans, anti-war activism, military service, and the growing debate over America&rsquo;s role in conflicts abroad.
Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections for weekly conversations rooted in hope, justice, faith, and civic engagement. Learn more and stay connected at&nbsp; Keep Hope Alive Radio, Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends, and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG.

Keep Hope Alive: Reflections continues the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, bringing thoughtful conversations on faith, justice, civil rights, and the issues shaping our communities today.


Hosted by Santita Jackson, the podcast features the ongoing Keep Hope Alive radio show along with original podcast interviews and reflections. You’ll hear the familiar radio broadcast, along with new conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.


Each episode looks beyond the headlines, exploring topics like economic justice, public policy, culture, and community leadership through conversations with voices from across the country.


Rooted in a long tradition of advocacy and dialogue, the show remains focused on informing, engaging, and uplifting listeners, while staying grounded in the issues that matter most.


Follow the show for conversations that inform, connect, and keep hope alive.

Keep Hope Alive: Reflections&nbsp;continues the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, bringing thoughtful conversations on faith, justice, civil rights, and the issues shaping our communities today.
 Hosted by Santita Jackson, the podcast features the ongoing Keep Hope Alive&nbsp;radio show along with original podcast interviews and reflections. You&rsquo;ll hear the familiar radio broadcast, along with new conversations you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else.
 Each episode looks beyond the headlines, exploring topics like economic justice, public policy, culture, and community leadership through conversations with voices from across the country.
 Rooted in a long tradition of advocacy and dialogue, the show remains focused on informing, engaging, and uplifting listeners, while staying grounded in the issues that matter most.
 Follow the show for conversations that inform, connect, and keep hope alive.

Keep Hope Alive: Reflections

Memorial Day Truths: Freedom, Sacrifice & Memory (Hour 1)

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