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.