Premiere Networks has announced that Santita Jackson will continue the weekly syndicated “Keep Hope Alive with Rev. Jesse Jackson” following the passing of her father.
Jackson, the eldest daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson, has served as executive producer and co-host on the over two decade old program. Premiere says. “As the program carries on in Rev. Jackson’s honor, Santita Jackson will continue to bring listeners the most powerful, poignant and timely conversations from the program’s two decade- long history, along with fresh commentary and new interviews from today’s headlines.”
Jackson will also continue in her role hosting mornings at JR Broadcasting Liberal Talk 950 KTNF St. Louis Park/Minneapolis.
Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott commented, “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. 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.”
iHeartMedia Chairman/CEO Bob Pittman stated, “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. 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.”