Welcome to Keep Hope Alive with Reverend

The Original Meaning of Mother's Day

Activism and Bailouts on Mother's Day

Honoring Mothers and Community Mothers

Venezuela Embassy Sit-in and Foreign Policy

Free Black Mama's Campaign and Jail Reform

The Impact of Incarceration on Families

Community Mothers and Social Change

Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Originally broadcast on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019, this special episode of Keep Hope Alive with Jesse Jackson and Santita Jackson revisits the original purpose of Mother’s Day—not just celebration, but activism, peace, and social change.

In Hour 1, the conversation explores the history of “Mother’s Day for Peace” and the role women have played in movements for justice, voting rights, civil rights, and community leadership. Guests discuss healthcare, reproductive rights, wage equity, war and peace, voting rights, incarceration, and the ongoing fight for justice in communities across America.

Featured guests include:
Medea Benjamin (CODEPINK)
Mary Hooks (Southerners on New Ground)
LaTosha Brown
Kevin Gray
Rev. Frank Watkins
Betty Magness
Zach Roberts
Trevor Gervais

This episode is part of a two-part replay of the original 2019 Mother’s Day broadcast.

Follow the show for conversations on justice, faith, leadership, and the issues shaping our communities.

Originally broadcast on Mother&rsquo;s Day, May 12, 2019, this special episode of Keep Hope Alive with Jesse Jackson and Santita Jackson revisits the original purpose of Mother&rsquo;s Day&mdash;not just celebration, but activism, peace, and social change.
In Hour 1, the conversation explores the history of &ldquo;Mother&rsquo;s Day for Peace&rdquo; and the role women have played in movements for justice, voting rights, civil rights, and community leadership. Guests discuss healthcare, reproductive rights, wage equity, war and peace, voting rights, incarceration, and the ongoing fight for justice in communities across America.
Featured guests include:
<ul>
<li>Medea Benjamin (CODEPINK)</li>
<li>Mary Hooks (Southerners on New Ground)</li>
<li>LaTosha Brown</li>
<li>Kevin Gray</li>
<li>Rev. Frank Watkins</li>
<li>Betty Magness</li>
<li>Zach Roberts</li>
<li>Trevor Gervais</li>
</ul>
This episode is part of a two-part replay of the original 2019 Mother&rsquo;s Day broadcast.
Follow the show for conversations on justice, faith, leadership, and the issues shaping our communities.

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

The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day: Peace, Justice & Activism (Hour 1)

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