DETROIT, Feb. 17, 2026 — The Detroit Caucus today reflects on the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, honoring his enduring relationship with Detroit and his decades-long presence in the city’s fight for civil rights and economic justice:
“Detroit held a lasting place in Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life, a city he returned to when the nation was called to moral clarity. That call endures as the work of protecting civil and economic rights remains unfinished. For decades, Rev. Jackson stood with Detroit’s workers, faith leaders and families, recognizing our city as a moral center of America’s struggle for economic and racial justice. He walked our streets and stood alongside us to challenge powerful institutions to respect the labor, dignity and humanity of Detroiters. During moments of crisis and transformation, he insisted that Michigan’s story mattered and that its people deserved investment, respect and a future shaped by fairness. Today, we honor Rev. Jackson’s life by committing ourselves to carry forward his legacy with clarity, courage and resolve.”
Press Statement | Office of State Rep. Stephanie Young, Detroit Caucus Chair