David Masciotra, author of Why Jesse Jackson Matters, spoke with us about Jackson's contributions to the Democratic Party and how he revolutionized modern politics. An outspoken civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, Jackson is a major figure in empowering black Americans to be heard and recognized on the national stage. He also paved the way for Barack Obama's historic rise to the presidency. Jackson is interviewed on his work as a civil rights leader and his international deeds as he has advocated for social and economic justice.