Following the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Premiere Networks has announced it will continue his longstanding radio show, with his oldest daughter, Santita, helming the show.
Keep Hope Alive with Rev. Jesse Jackson will continue under the leadership of Santita Jackson, who has served as the executive producer of the program. The two-hour show airs on Sundays from 8-10 AM ET. Santita Jackson is no stranger to radio. She hosts The Morning Drive with Santitay Jackson on AM 950 KTNF in the Twin Cities, and previously worked as host of a show at WVON 1690 AM in Chicago.
“We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and it has been an honor to work with him and his family throughout the past two decades of his Keep Hope Alive radio show,” said Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott. “Santita Jackson is uniquely positioned to carry forward his legacy and his unwavering commitment to community and social justice — values he championed so powerfully for listeners and stations across the country.”
“Rev. Jackson has been a transformative voice in American life, and it was a privilege to work with him dating back to The Jesse Jackson Show with Quincy Jones in the 1990s,” added iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman. “We’ve valued our relationship with him over the years and look forward to celebrating his lasting impact on the national conversation and our culture—an influence that will continue to resonate for generations.”
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