e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1 e6332207-0c1b-4f4b-9893-ae3e015a2399 fc82019f-85ab-463a-95d8-b2ea01326ab6 12b86bb3-3640-4176-8381-b2ea01327023 en-US Keep Hope Alive: Reflections https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-keep-hope-alive-reflectio-333253122 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.

]]> episodic 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. iHeartPodcasts applepodcast@howstuffworks.com iHeartPodcasts 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia clean https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/fc82019f-85ab-463a-95d8-b2ea01326ab6/image.jpg?t=1778481662&size=Large Keep Hope Alive: Reflections https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-keep-hope-alive-reflectio-333253122 Protecting Voting Rights: Athlete Activism & Building Change (Hour 2) Protecting Voting Rights: Athlete Activism & Building Change (Hour 2) Santita Jackson continues the conversation with Rainbow PUSH Coalition CEO Yusef Jackson, attorney CK Hoffler, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs, and community organizers on how athlete activism, economic influence, and grassroots organizing can help expand opportunity and strengthen civic participation. From college sports and community investment to leadership and collective action, this discussion explores how the next generation can help shape a more equitable and engaged future

Start with Hour 1 for the conversation on Supreme Court rulings, voting rights, and Black political representation across the South.

Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections and join the ongoing work of advancing justice, equality, and civic participation. Visit Keep Hope Alive Radio (https://keephopealiveradio.iheart.com), follow on Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG for more conversations focused on action, advocacy, and community engagement.

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]]> Santita Jackson continues the conversation with Rainbow PUSH Coalition CEO Yusef Jackson, attorney CK Hoffler, Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs, and community organizers on how athlete activism, economic influence, and grassroots organizing can help expand opportunity and strengthen civic participation. From college sports and community investment to leadership and collective action, this discussion explores how the next generation can help shape a more equitable and engaged future

Start with Hour 1 for the conversation on Supreme Court rulings, voting rights, and Black political representation across the South.

Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections and join the ongoing work of advancing justice, equality, and civic participation. Visit Keep Hope Alive Radio (https://keephopealiveradio.iheart.com), follow on Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG for more conversations focused on action, advocacy, and community engagement.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 1 4 iHeartPodcasts 38a56a89-81d0-4e7a-b02e-b44d0176a862 38a56a89-81d0-4e7a-b02e-b44d0176a862 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:10:00 +0000 2751 https://omny.fm/shows/keep-hope-alive-reflections-with-reverend-jesse-jackson/voting-rights-under-fire-athlete-activism-nil-hour-2 clean Protecting Voting Rights: Hope, Representation & Action (Hour 1) Protecting Voting Rights: Hope, Representation & Action (Hour 1) As new Supreme Court rulings reshape the national conversation around voting rights, Santita Jackson sits down with Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields and Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson to discuss Black political representation, redistricting battles across the South, and the role communities continue to play in protecting democracy through civic participation and collective action.

Continue with Hour 2 for the conversation on athlete activism, economic influence, and how the next generation can help create lasting social change.

Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections and join the ongoing work of advancing justice, equality, and civic participation. Visit Keep Hope Alive Radio (https://keephopealiveradio.iheart.com), follow on Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG for more conversations focused on action, advocacy, and community engagement.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> As new Supreme Court rulings reshape the national conversation around voting rights, Santita Jackson sits down with Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields and Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson to discuss Black political representation, redistricting battles across the South, and the role communities continue to play in protecting democracy through civic participation and collective action.

Continue with Hour 2 for the conversation on athlete activism, economic influence, and how the next generation can help create lasting social change.

Follow Keep Hope Alive: Reflections and join the ongoing work of advancing justice, equality, and civic participation. Visit Keep Hope Alive Radio (https://keephopealiveradio.iheart.com), follow on Facebook @SantitaJacksonAndFriends and Instagram @SantitaJacksonIG for more conversations focused on action, advocacy, and community engagement.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 1 3 iHeartPodcasts 561b69d1-0c94-403a-909e-b44d017615b6 561b69d1-0c94-403a-909e-b44d017615b6 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2724 https://omny.fm/shows/keep-hope-alive-reflections-with-reverend-jesse-jackson/voting-rights-under-fire-black-representation-democracy-hour-1 clean The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day: Peace, Justice & Activism (Hour 2) The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day: Peace, Justice & Activism (Hour 2) In Hour 2 of this special Mother’s Day 2019 replay, Santita Jackson and Jesse Jackson continue their conversation on the deeper meaning of Mother’s Day as a call for peace, justice, activism, and community responsibility.

The discussion expands into foreign policy, voting rights, incarceration, economic inequality, war, and the role women continue to play in movements for change. Guests reflect on organizing, public policy, community leadership, and why activism remains essential in moments of political and social division.

Featured guests include:

  • Medea Benjamin (CODEPINK)
  • Phyllis Bennis (Institute for Policy Studies)
  • Mary Hooks (Southerners on New Ground)
  • Kevin Gray
  • Betty Magness
  • Barbara Arnwine

This episode is part of a two-part replay of the original broadcast that aired on May 12, 2019.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> In Hour 2 of this special Mother’s Day 2019 replay, Santita Jackson and Jesse Jackson continue their conversation on the deeper meaning of Mother’s Day as a call for peace, justice, activism, and community responsibility.

The discussion expands into foreign policy, voting rights, incarceration, economic inequality, war, and the role women continue to play in movements for change. Guests reflect on organizing, public policy, community leadership, and why activism remains essential in moments of political and social division.

Featured guests include:

  • Medea Benjamin (CODEPINK)
  • Phyllis Bennis (Institute for Policy Studies)
  • Mary Hooks (Southerners on New Ground)
  • Kevin Gray
  • Betty Magness
  • Barbara Arnwine

This episode is part of a two-part replay of the original broadcast that aired on May 12, 2019.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 1 2 iHeartPodcasts ff9544ce-2996-4981-899c-b44700739ebf ff9544ce-2996-4981-899c-b44700739ebf Mon, 11 May 2026 13:09:44 +0000 2642 https://omny.fm/shows/keep-hope-alive-reflections-with-reverend-jesse-jackson/the-real-meaning-of-mother-s-day-peace-justice-activism-hour-2 clean The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day: Peace, Justice & Activism (Hour 1) The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day: Peace, Justice & Activism (Hour 1) 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 1 1 iHeartPodcasts 5ac7cbd2-c503-4915-a8e8-b447006e56f9 5ac7cbd2-c503-4915-a8e8-b447006e56f9 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:09:24 +0000 2695 https://omny.fm/shows/keep-hope-alive-reflections-with-reverend-jesse-jackson/the-real-meaning-of-mother-s-day-peace-justice-activism-hour-1 clean