Jesse JacksonThe Rev. Jesse JacksonJesse Louis Jackson Sr. (born October 8, 1941) is an American politician, civil rights activist, and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. Early lifeJesse Jackson was born on October 8th 1941. He is known for being an American politician, civil rights activist, and Baptist minister. He was born with the name Jesse Louis Burns, in a poor household in Greenville, South Carolina. At age 21, he married Jacqueline Lavinia Brown on December 31, 1962. An athlete, Jesse played football at both of the universities that he attended. Jesse graduated the university of Illinois and North Carolina A&T University. As a graduate student, Jesse studied Divinity at the Chicago Theological Seminary (he did not complete the degree at the time, however, but was later awarded a Master of Divinity in 2000 based on life experience), and he began to organize in the southern Christian Leadership Conference under the auspices of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was present with Martin Luther King in Memphis when he was assassinated, April 4, 1968, the day after making his famous “I’ve been to the Mountaintop” speech given to the Mason Temple, Church of God in Christ. Later that year, he was authorized as a Baptist minister. He started two political organizations, PUSH in 1971, and the Rainbow Coalition in 1984. These two groups merged in 1996. During the 1980s, he achieved wide fame as an African American leader and as a politician, as well as becoming a well-known spokesman for civil rights issues. Statesman
Presidential candidateIn 1984, Jackson became the second African American (after Shirley Chisholm) to mount a nationwide campaign for President of the United States, running as a Democrat. A major controversy erupted during the early stages of the race, when Jackson was reported making remarks in which he referred to Jews as "hymies" and to New York City as "Hymietown," remarks for which he later issued a perfunctory apology. In the primaries, Jackson, who had been written off by pundits as a fringe candidate with little chance at winning the nomination, surprised many when he took third place behind Senator Gary Hart and former Vice President Walter Mondale, who eventually won the nomination. Jackson garnered 3.5 million votes and won five primaries, all in the South. Four years later, in 1988, Jackson once again offered himself as a candidate for the nomination. This time, his successes in the past made him seem a more credible candidate, and he was both better financed and better organized. Although most people didn't seem to believe that he had a serious chance at winning, Jackson once again exceeded expectations as he more than doubled his previous results, capturing 6.9 million votes and winning eleven primaries. Briefly, after he won 55% of the vote in the Michigan primary, he was considered the frontrunner for the nomination, as he surpassed all the other candidates in total number of pledged delegates. In the end, however, he lost the nomination, coming a close second to Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts, the eventual nominee. In both races, Jackson ran on what many considered to be a very liberal platform. Declaring that he wanted to create a "Rainbow Coalition" of various minority groups, including African-Americans, Hispanics, the poor and working poor, women, and homosexuals, as well as White progressives who fit into none of those categories, Jackson ran on a platform that included:
With the exception of a resolution to implement sanctions against South Africa for its Apartheid policies, none of these positions made it into the party's platform in either 1984 or 1988. Although Jackson was one of most liberal members of the Democratic Party, his views on abortion were originally more in line with pro-life views. Jackson once endorsed the pro-life Hyde Amendment and wrote an article in a 1977 National Right to Life Committee News report: However, since then Rev. Jackson has adopted an openly pro-choice view, believing the right of a woman to terminate a pregnancy is fundamental and should not be infringed in any way by the government. Reprint of a Washington Post article from 1988 Current activitiesWhile Jesse Jackson was initially critical of the "third way" or more moderate policies of Bill Clinton, he became a key ally in gaining African American support for Clinton, and eventually became a close advisor and friend of the Clinton family. Clinton awarded Jesse Jackson the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest honor bestowed on civilians. His son, Jesse Jackson, Jr., also emerged as a political figure, becoming a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. Jackson is also known as a passionate orator, in the tradition of Southern US and African American Protestant preaching. In 2003, Jackson surprised many observers by declining to endorse the campaigns of either the Reverend Al Sharpton or former Senator Carol Moseley Braun, the two African-American candidates in the race for the Democratic Party's 2004 presidential nomination. Instead, Jackson remained largely silent about his preference in the race until late in the primary season, when he allowed Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, another presidential candidate, to speak at a Rainbow/PUSH forum on March 31, 2004. Although he did not explicitly voice an endorsement of Rep. Kucinich, Jackson described Kucinich as "assuming the burden of saying 'you make the most sense, but you can't win.'"[5] He also writes for "The Progressive Populist." In 2005, he was enlisted as part of the United Kingdom's "Operation Black Vote", a campaign to encourage more of Britain's ethnic minorities to vote in political elections ahead of the May 2005 General Election. His work involved giving speeches to ethnic audiences. Also in early 2005, Jackson visited the parents of Terri Schiavo and their supporters; he supported their unsuccessful bid to keep the disabled Florida woman alive. Criticism and controversiesAlthough Jackson is known mainly for his works in the civil rights arena, many people have alleged that Jackson uses his influence and reputation primarily to extort businesses for his personal gain. Jackson is seen by his critics as using racial politics to advance himself and his family's financial interests. Some of the allegations are covered in the book Shakedown: Exposing the Real Jesse Jackson by Kenneth R. Timmerman. In a 1969 Life Magazine interview, Jackson said that when he worked as a waiter in a Greenville, South Carolina restaurant, he would spit into the soups and salads of white customers. "[Spitting into the food] gave me a psychological gratification," Jackson said. Jesse Jackson, his mistress and his wifeDuring the contested election of 2000, Jackson quickly became involved in pro-Democrat demonstrations in the state of Florida. Shortly afterward, it was revealed that Jackson (married since 1963) had an affair with a young staffer, Karin Stanford, that resulted in the birth of his daughter Ashley. The Rainbow Push Coalition had paid Stanford, $40,000 to relocate her to Southern California, in addition to a continuing $3,000 a month in support, and $365,000 in funds from Rainbow Push were also used to purchase Stanford’s house. Many commentators questioned the legality of these payments and charged that Jackson was paying “hush money” to Stanford. [6] This seriously damaged Jesse Jackson's credibility even among long-time supporters, and for a brief time prompted Jackson to withdraw from activism. During this time, it was suggested by some commentators that Al Sharpton had usurped Jackson's position as the leading figure in the African-American political movement. Jackson appeared at several anti-war rallies in opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. However, Jesse Jackson has often been the center of controversy. Critics of Jackson (including the African American Jesse Lee Peterson, founder of BOND) claim that he has exploited poverty stricken African Americans in order to make money and gain political power. Budweiser boycottIn 1982, Jackson launched a "this Bud's a dud" boycott of Anheuser Busch because it had only three Black-owned distributors nationwide. After languishing for over a decade, the boycott movement received a boost when Budweiser’s River North distributorship was accused by several of its African American employees that they were being denied promotions. Jackson came to the aid of the employees in 1997 shortly after the first EEOC blackmail suit was filed. Shortly thereafter, Anheuser Busch contributed $10,000 to Jackson’s Citizenship Education Fund, contributed over $500,000 to the Rainbow PUSH coalition, and established a $10 million fund to help non-whites buy distributorships. In 1998 the River North distributorship was purchased by two of Jackson’s sons, Yusef and Jonathan Jackson. They refuse to publicly disclose how much they paid for the distributor but the business was worth an estimated $25 to $30 million. Shortly after the sale, Jackson dropped his prior support of the Anheuser Busch boycott campaign. The St. Louis American, a Black-owned paper in St. Louis, reported that Jackson had demanded $500 each from local African American businessmen to help support the Anheuser-Busch boycott campaign. Jackson sued the paper for libel but dropped the suit when a judge ruled that the paper could inspect the finances of Jackson as well as his many organizations in order to prove their case. Jackson’s critics, such as Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak, claim that Jackson had in effect blackmailed Anheuser-Busch into selling the distributorship to Jackson’s sons in exchange for Jackson dropping the boycott. They also point out that Yusef and Jonathan Jackson had no prior experience in alcoholic beverage distribution or any other business. [7] 2004 presidential electionJesse Jackson’s most recent project was gathering information and support to investigate the 2004 U.S. presidential election controversy, particularly the voting results in Ohio and its recount. Jackson called for a congressional debate on the matter, asking for a fair count and national voting standards, saying the elections in the United States each run with different standards by different states, with partisan tricks, racial bias, widespread incompetence, and are an open scandal. Jackson said he held some hope that the election could be overturned, although he admitted that was very doubtful.[8] Jackson compared the voting irregularities of Ohio to that of the recent Ukrainian presidential election, saying if Ohio was Ukraine the U.S. presidential election would not have been certified by the international community. Jackson has called Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell inappropriately partisan and said that Blackwell may have been pressured by President George W. Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney to deliver Ohio to the Republican Party. Based on information obtained in hearings held by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and discovered during a flawed recount of the Ohio presidential vote called for by Green Party candidate David Cobb and Libertarian Party candidate Michael Badnarik, Jackson suggested the Ohio voting machines were "rigged" and some African-Americans were forced to stand in line for six hours in the rain before voting. When asked for evidence, Jackson did not give facts but replied, "Based on distrusting the system, lack of paper trails, the anomaly of the exit polls." [9] On January 6, 2005 U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary Democratic Staff released a 100 page report on the Ohio election. This challenge to the Ohio election was rejected by a vote of 1-74 by the Senate and 31-267 in the House. Many high-ranking Democrats chose to distance themselves from this debate, including John Kerry, despite Jesse Jackson personally asking Kerry for help. The call for election reform legislation and voting rights protection nonetheless continued from various citizen groups. 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The call for election reform legislation and voting rights protection nonetheless continued from various citizen groups. 2005 - Care Bears Nighty-Night. Many high-ranking Democrats chose to distance themselves from this debate, including John Kerry, despite Jesse Jackson personally asking Kerry for help. 2004 -. This challenge to the Ohio election was rejected by a vote of 1-74 by the Senate and 31-267 in the House. 1986 - Friends Make Everything Better. House Committee on the Judiciary Democratic Staff released a 100 page report on the Ohio election. 1983 -. On January 6, 2005 U.S. Over the years, the Care Bear characters have been seen in, or influenced, several other films and TV shows:. When asked for evidence, Jackson did not give facts but replied, "Based on distrusting the system, lack of paper trails, the anomaly of the exit polls." [9]. The villains' profiles will be dealt with in the individual articles for the animated franchise. John Conyers (D-MI) and discovered during a flawed recount of the Ohio presidential vote called for by Green Party candidate David Cobb and Libertarian Party candidate Michael Badnarik, Jackson suggested the Ohio voting machines were "rigged" and some African-Americans were forced to stand in line for six hours in the rain before voting. Throughout movies and series, there were bad guys who often tried to stop the Bears and Cousins on their missions:. Based on information obtained in hearings held by Rep. (NOTE: Noble Heart Horse was a later addition to the franchise, appearing on five of the TV episodes.). Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney to deliver Ohio to the Republican Party. Below are the descriptions for all of the Cousins, old and new. Jackson has called Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell inappropriately partisan and said that Blackwell may have been pressured by President George W. . presidential election would not have been certified by the international community. In 2004, the Bears appeared in their first PC game, Let's Have a Ball! The following year, they appeared in Catch a Star (also for the PC) [4] [5] and Care Quest (for the GameBoy). Jackson compared the voting irregularities of Ohio to that of the recent Ukrainian presidential election, saying if Ohio was Ukraine the U.S. As with the 1980s movies and television series, both films are produced by Nelvana Limited. Jackson said he held some hope that the election could be overturned, although he admitted that was very doubtful.[8]. Another such film, The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie, was released on October 18, 2005 [1] [2] [3]. Jackson called for a congressional debate on the matter, asking for a fair count and national voting standards, saying the elections in the United States each run with different standards by different states, with partisan tricks, racial bias, widespread incompetence, and are an open scandal. As part of this comeback, the Bears' straight-to-DVD CGI debut, Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot, was released on October 5, 2004 to less than critical acclaim. presidential election controversy, particularly the voting results in Ohio and its recount. The new toys offer features such as light-up bellies when pressed. Jesse Jackson’s most recent project was gathering information and support to investigate the 2004 U.S. As of 2005, Care Bears are being marketed once more. [7]. The Care Bears television series ran from 1985 to 1988; three animated feature film spinoffs, The Care Bears Movie (1985), The Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986), and The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) followed. They also point out that Yusef and Jonathan Jackson had no prior experience in alcoholic beverage distribution or any other business. A spin-off collection of toys, the Care Bear Cousins, feature stuffed monkeys, lions, and other such animals in the same style as the teddy bears. Jackson’s critics, such as Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak, claim that Jackson had in effect blackmailed Anheuser-Busch into selling the distributorship to Jackson’s sons in exchange for Jackson dropping the boycott. Each Care Bear comes in a different colour and with a specialized insignia on its belly: for example, "Bedtime Bear" is pastel blue and sports a sleepy-looking anthropomorphised crescent moon, and "Cheer Bear" is pink with a rainbow insignia. Jackson sued the paper for libel but dropped the suit when a judge ruled that the paper could inspect the finances of Jackson as well as his many organizations in order to prove their case. Over 40 million units were sold between 1983 and 1987. Louis, reported that Jackson had demanded $500 each from local African American businessmen to help support the Anheuser-Busch boycott campaign. In 1983, Kenner took the characters and made the first in a line of very successful teddy bears based on the Care Bears. Louis American, a Black-owned paper in St. The original artwork for the cards was painted by artist Elena Kucharik. The St. The Care Bears are a set of characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. Shortly after the sale, Jackson dropped his prior support of the Anheuser Busch boycott campaign. The name "Care Bears" is only a Trademark(™); the actual copyright is from an entity titled "Those Characters from Cleveland". They refuse to publicly disclose how much they paid for the distributor but the business was worth an estimated $25 to $30 million. In 2005, "Care Bears" placed 7th among AOL's top ten searches for toys [7]. In 1998 the River North distributorship was purchased by two of Jackson’s sons, Yusef and Jonathan Jackson. It is generally a derogatory term in this instance. Shortly thereafter, Anheuser Busch contributed $10,000 to Jackson’s Citizenship Education Fund, contributed over $500,000 to the Rainbow PUSH coalition, and established a $10 million fund to help non-whites buy distributorships. In MMORPG games the term carebear normally refers to a player that does not like Player vs Player (PvP) conflict in the game. Jackson came to the aid of the employees in 1997 shortly after the first EEOC blackmail suit was filed. However, during the cartoon series, both the Care Bears and the Care Bear Cousins both use the "Care Bear Stare.". After languishing for over a decade, the boycott movement received a boost when Budweiser’s River North distributorship was accused by several of its African American employees that they were being denied promotions. During the movies, especially the sequel, the Care Bear Cousins call their weapon "Care Bear Cousins Call." In the second movie, the Call looks like a musical score, and the cousins, excluding Swift Heart Rabbit, use whatever animal noises is common to that animal. In 1982, Jackson launched a "this Bud's a dud" boycott of Anheuser Busch because it had only three Black-owned distributors nationwide. The Care Bears' ultimate "weapon" is the Care Bear Stare, in which the collected bears stand together and radiate light from their respective chest symbols, combining to form a ray of love and good cheer which could bring care and joy into the target's heart. Critics of Jackson (including the African American Jesse Lee Peterson, founder of BOND) claim that he has exploited poverty stricken African Americans in order to make money and gain political power. In the Swedish dubs of the various series, the villains Dark Heart, Coldheart and No Heart are, for some reason, all called the same name, "Hjärtlös" (or Heartless). However, Jesse Jackson has often been the center of controversy. The Colombian dub is considered for being the worst Latin American Spanish dub of the Care Bears' TV series. Jackson appeared at several anti-war rallies in opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. (The movies were dubbed in Mexico, the first half of the Nelvana series was dubbed in Chile, the second half was dubbed in Venezuela and a new dubbed version, showing in the Latin American version of Cartoon Network's Boomerang channel, is now dubbed in Colombia. During this time, it was suggested by some commentators that Al Sharpton had usurped Jackson's position as the leading figure in the African-American political movement. The Latin American Spanish dub of the Care Bears is the most chaotic dub ever known, mainly because the movies and the TV series were dubbed in many countries by different cast members. This seriously damaged Jesse Jackson's credibility even among long-time supporters, and for a brief time prompted Jackson to withdraw from activism. Coincidentally, she comes from Sigma Sigma Sigma, the same group where the cartoon's founder, Linda Denham, came from. [6]. The term Care Bears was used as a fan base name for Carrie Underwood (the winner of 2005's American Idol). Many commentators questioned the legality of these payments and charged that Jackson was paying “hush money” to Stanford. As soon as the mistake was discovered, the two bears returned into their appropriate hues, and later on a children's story was written explaining why. The Rainbow Push Coalition had paid Stanford, $40,000 to relocate her to Southern California, in addition to a continuing $3,000 a month in support, and $365,000 in funds from Rainbow Push were also used to purchase Stanford’s house. When the franchise was introduced in the 1980s, a mistake was made causing Bedtime Bear (blue) and Wish Bear (aqua) to swap colours. Shortly afterward, it was revealed that Jackson (married since 1963) had an affair with a young staffer, Karin Stanford, that resulted in the birth of his daughter Ashley. little bears) and cariño (a type of love that is not romantic). During the contested election of 2000, Jackson quickly became involved in pro-Democrat demonstrations in the state of Florida. In Latin America, the Care Bears are referred to as "Los Ositos Cariñositos" from Ositos (lit. "[Spitting into the food] gave me a psychological gratification," Jackson said. However, French-speaking Quebec knows them as Les Calinours, or "Hug bears". In a 1969 Life Magazine interview, Jackson said that when he worked as a waiter in a Greenville, South Carolina restaurant, he would spit into the soups and salads of white customers. In French-speaking countries, the Care Bears are referred to as Bisounours, roughly translating as kiss bears, from bisou (kiss) and nounours (teddy bear). Timmerman. Thai: ?????????????. Some of the allegations are covered in the book Shakedown: Exposing the Real Jesse Jackson by Kenneth R. Swedish: Krambjörnarna. Jackson is seen by his critics as using racial politics to advance himself and his family's financial interests. Spanish: Osos Amorosos (Spain), Los Ositos Cariñositos (Latin America). Although Jackson is known mainly for his works in the civil rights arena, many people have alleged that Jackson uses his influence and reputation primarily to extort businesses for his personal gain. Serbo-Croatian: Mede medenjaci, Mece Dobrici. Also in early 2005, Jackson visited the parents of Terri Schiavo and their supporters; he supported their unsuccessful bid to keep the disabled Florida woman alive. Portuguese: Ursinhos Carinhosos. His work involved giving speeches to ethnic audiences. Polish: Troskliwe Misie. In 2005, he was enlisted as part of the United Kingdom's "Operation Black Vote", a campaign to encourage more of Britain's ethnic minorities to vote in political elections ahead of the May 2005 General Election. Japanese: ?????. He also writes for "The Progressive Populist.". Italian: Gli Orsetti del Cuore. Kucinich, Jackson described Kucinich as "assuming the burden of saying 'you make the most sense, but you can't win.'"[5]. Icelandic: Kærleiksbirnirnir. Although he did not explicitly voice an endorsement of Rep. Hebrew: דובוני אכפת לי (Doobonei eechpattli). Instead, Jackson remained largely silent about his preference in the race until late in the primary season, when he allowed Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, another presidential candidate, to speak at a Rainbow/PUSH forum on March 31, 2004. Greek: ΤΑ ΑΡΚΟΥΔΑΚΙA. In 2003, Jackson surprised many observers by declining to endorse the campaigns of either the Reverend Al Sharpton or former Senator Carol Moseley Braun, the two African-American candidates in the race for the Democratic Party's 2004 presidential nomination. German: Die Glücksbärchis. Jackson is also known as a passionate orator, in the tradition of Southern US and African American Protestant preaching. French: Les Bisounours. His son, Jesse Jackson, Jr., also emerged as a political figure, becoming a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. Finnish: Halinallet. Clinton awarded Jesse Jackson the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest honor bestowed on civilians. Dutch: Troetelbeertjes. While Jesse Jackson was initially critical of the "third way" or more moderate policies of Bill Clinton, he became a key ally in gaining African American support for Clinton, and eventually became a close advisor and friend of the Clinton family. Czech: Starostliví medvídci. Reprint of a Washington Post article from 1988. Care Bears Holiday Hugs. Jackson has adopted an openly pro-choice view, believing the right of a woman to terminate a pregnancy is fundamental and should not be infringed in any way by the government. Journey to Joke-a-lot Soundtrack. However, since then Rev. Meet the Care Bears. Jackson once endorsed the pro-life Hyde Amendment and wrote an article in a 1977 National Right to Life Committee News report:. The Care Bears Christmas. Although Jackson was one of most liberal members of the Democratic Party, his views on abortion were originally more in line with pro-life views. Adventures in Care-a-lot. With the exception of a resolution to implement sanctions against South Africa for its Apartheid policies, none of these positions made it into the party's platform in either 1984 or 1988. The Care Bears Care For You. Declaring that he wanted to create a "Rainbow Coalition" of various minority groups, including African-Americans, Hispanics, the poor and working poor, women, and homosexuals, as well as White progressives who fit into none of those categories, Jackson ran on a platform that included:. Introducing the Care Bears. In both races, Jackson ran on what many considered to be a very liberal platform. Love-A-Lot Bear's name is inspired by that of Sir Lancelot. In the end, however, he lost the nomination, coming a close second to Governor Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts, the eventual nominee. Similar to the Round Table used by Arthur and his knights, the Care Bear Family sits around a heart-shaped table. Briefly, after he won 55% of the vote in the Michigan primary, he was considered the frontrunner for the nomination, as he surpassed all the other candidates in total number of pledged delegates. The name Care-a-lot is a play on King Arthur's legendary Camelot castle. Although most people didn't seem to believe that he had a serious chance at winning, Jackson once again exceeded expectations as he more than doubled his previous results, capturing 6.9 million votes and winning eleven primaries. A carebear appears in the popular flash animation & song Ultimate Showdown by Neil Cicierega. This time, his successes in the past made him seem a more credible candidate, and he was both better financed and better organized. Eventually, the Gigglepies turn out to be made of cow manure, so the Yugopotamians just eat them (manure is a delicacy on their planet). Four years later, in 1988, Jackson once again offered himself as a candidate for the nomination. Cosmo and Wanda submit to the cuteness of the Gigglepies, and Timmy is later informed of their tactic for taking over planets: by winning over vast races with their cuteness, having them submit, and then destroying the planet. Jackson garnered 3.5 million votes and won five primaries, all in the South. Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda find that Yugopotamia, whose citizens are frightened to death of anything cute and nice, is being overrun by the Gigglepies. In the primaries, Jackson, who had been written off by pundits as a fringe candidate with little chance at winning the nomination, surprised many when he took third place behind Senator Gary Hart and former Vice President Walter Mondale, who eventually won the nomination. Timmy and his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda go to Yugopotamia, when their alien friend Mark informs them of an alien race that is overcoming his own. A major controversy erupted during the early stages of the race, when Jackson was reported making remarks in which he referred to Jews as "hymies" and to New York City as "Hymietown," remarks for which he later issued a perfunctory apology. The Fairly OddParents: The episode entitled, So Totally Spaced Out guest starred a spoof of the Care Bears, in the form of the alien Gigglepies. In 1984, Jackson became the second African American (after Shirley Chisholm) to mount a nationwide campaign for President of the United States, running as a Democrat. She screams "Sunshine Bear, wait!" and after looking at Meg, and looking at a speeding truck, and comparing the two, the bear throws itself in front of the oncoming truck. During the 1980s, he achieved wide fame as an African American leader and as a politician, as well as becoming a well-known spokesman for civil rights issues. Every animal gets across the street except for the Care Bear. These two groups merged in 1996. She looks out the window and sees the stuffed animals running from the house. He started two political organizations, PUSH in 1971, and the Rainbow Coalition in 1984. She walks to her closet, and when she returns, they are gone. Later that year, he was authorized as a Baptist minister. Meg is sitting in her room talking to her stuffed animals. He was present with Martin Luther King in Memphis when he was assassinated, April 4, 1968, the day after making his famous “I’ve been to the Mountaintop” speech given to the Mason Temple, Church of God in Christ. Family Guy: The episode which aired on Sunday, January 8th 2006 mentions a Care Bear. As a graduate student, Jesse studied Divinity at the Chicago Theological Seminary (he did not complete the degree at the time, however, but was later awarded a Master of Divinity in 2000 based on life experience), and he began to organize in the southern Christian Leadership Conference under the auspices of Martin Luther King, Jr. He asks if one of them is a "Care Bear" and the bear replies (after bandishing a lead pipe) that he's an "Intensive Care Bear". Jesse graduated the university of Illinois and North Carolina A&T University. The Simpsons: In an episode where Homer becomes afraid of anything relating to bears after being attacked by one, he hallucinates that the bear logos on commercial commodies come to life to hurt him. An athlete, Jesse played football at both of the universities that he attended. ER: In a recent episode, King Funshine is struck by lightning while being held by Jerry Markovic (Abraham Benrubi) [6]. At age 21, he married Jacqueline Lavinia Brown on December 31, 1962. The O.C.: In Season 1, Episode 24 ("The Proposal"), Merissa Cooper (Mischa Barton) has a Share Bear. He was born with the name Jesse Louis Burns, in a poor household in Greenville, South Carolina. Phil: An obsessed Care Bear fan—the administrator of The Memories Board—appeared as a guest star on the syndicated show in April 2005. He is known for being an American politician, civil rights activist, and Baptist minister. Dr. Jesse Jackson was born on October 8th 1941. SpongeBob SquarePants: In the Gary Takes a Bath episode, the beloved title sponge calls his pet snail "Gare-Bear". . Codename: Kids Next Door: The Rainbow Monkeys, who appear in many episodes, are yet another Care Bear spoof. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. Rugrats: The Dummi Bears spoof heavily on the Care Bear franchise, especially with their Sing a Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Song theme. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (born October 8, 1941) is an American politician, civil rights activist, and Baptist minister. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: On one of the early episodes, a young girl tells Will Smith that her father only supports Care Bear music to prevent her from listening to inappropriate songs. ". Blade: Trinity (2004): Hannibal King (Ryan Reynolds)claims that his group the Night Stalkers originally wanted to use Care Bears as its name, but claims it was already taken. Mandela. The Hot Chick (2002): Rob Schneider's friend has a Cheer Bear on her keyring, seen during the scene at the race track early in the film. Schwarzenegger did not learn that lesson from Mr. Snow Day (2000): One of the characters (played by Emmanuelle Chriqui) is nicknamed "Claire-bear" by her boyfriend. And somehow, some way, it seems that now Mr. (Alyson Court appeared in that sequel as well as this independent gem.). He didn't seek to revenge his -- having been arrested the way he was. South of Wawa (1991): Footage from the Care Bears' Wonderland adventure are shown. Mandela chose redemption over revenge. Checking Out (1989) (unconfirmed): As Jeff Daniels steps outside in desert conditions towards the film's end, one of the onlookers whom his character encounters is holding a Swift Heart Rabbit doll in his hands. Mandela because, after 27 years in jail, Mr. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987): During a party scene in the film, a Wish Bear raft can be seen inside a swimming pool. He was congratulating Mr. Nelvana episodes - No Heart, Beastly and Shrieky (see TV series article). Mandela and Governor Schwarzenegger. DiC-produced episodes - Professor Coldheart, Frostbite. And there was a huge picture on the wall of Mr. Fourth movie - Rat King. I was in South Africa about a month ago, meeting with President Nelson Mandela. Third movie - The Wizard and Dim & Dumb. "I feel pain by the governor's decision to choose revenge over redemption and to use "Tookie" Williams as a trophy in this flawed system. Second movie - Dark Heart. They must know it is not their aptitude but their attitude that will determine their altitude. First movie - Nicholas and the Evil Spirit. If they can conceive it and believe it, they can achieve it. The Birds are usually seen in the Forest of Feelings with the Care Bear Cousins and watch over them. Today's students can put dope in their veins or hope in their brains. The Star and Heart Buddies look out for the Bears whenever they are on missions in caring. I hear that melting-pot stuff a lot, and all I can say is that we haven't melted. He only appeared in some of the franchise's early publications and on the DiC-produced TV episodes. 1984 DNC Convention Address. The Cloud Keeper is the portly gentleman who maintains Care-a-lot. Our mission: to feed the hungry; to clothe the naked; to house the homeless; to teach the illiterate; to provide jobs for the jobless; and to choose the human race over the nuclear race. Paradise Valley is home to Perfect and Polite Panda (see above for profile). Yet, we are called to a perfect mission. The Hall of Hearts, located inside Care-a-lot, is the Care Bears family's meeting place. We are not a perfect people. The Forest of Feelings is where the Care Bear Cousins live. This is not a perfect party. Thus protected, the Bears protect caring on Earth. 1988 DNC Convention Address. High up in the clouds, it floats above all air traffic, and, with a nice comfy cloud floating above it, stays away from all satellite photographs too. We are all precious in God's sight -- the real rainbow coalition. Care-a-lot is the special place where the Care Bears live, and the softest, coziest place anyone can imagine. When I look out at this convention, I see the face of America: Red, Yellow, Brown, Black and White. The Kingdom of Caring is made up of Care-a-lot and the Forest of Feelings (see descriptions below). Tonight, we pause and give praise and honor to God for being good enough to allow us to be at this place at this time. Her symbol is an ice cream cone, showing her wholehearted devotion to helping others live life to the fullest. May 1999) (resulting from an extramarital affair). A real sweetheart, she gets along well with everyone she meets, though she has a tendency to overeat but takes things in moderation. Daughter: Ashley (b. Treat Heart Pig- Featured on some of the later TV episodes, Treat Heart Pig knows how to turn any occasion into a holiday. Daughter: Jacqueline Lavinia Jackson, Jr. It is interesting to note that the gender of this character changed between movies and television series, examples of which can be seen in the Wonderland movie and The Great Race episode. Daughter: Sanitita Jackson. His tummy symbol is a red heart with white wings. Son: Jonathan Jackson. Sometimes his cockiness and overconfidence get him into trouble, but his quick thinking gets him out of it. Son: Yusef DuBois Jackson. Swift Heart Rabbit was the fastest of the Care Bear Cousins, reportedly running up to 90 mph to "help others". March 11, 1965). Her symbol is a curved pink star with a red heart inside. (b. Proud Heart Cat - A regular in the animated movies and series, Proud Heart Cat is the "purr-fectionist" of the Care Bears family, and reminds us to do our best in everything we do. Son: Jesse Jackson, Jr. A heart with a party horn is his symbol. 1963)
increasing federal funding for lower-level public education and providing free community college to all,. The reason behind his tummy symbol, a heart-shaped medal, is because of his warm personality combined with his faithfulness and his namesake. ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment,. Loyal Heart Dog is a very proper and formal-mannered pup, honest and loyal and true beyond compare. creating a single-payer system of universal health care,. His symbol is a pink heart-stamped weight. giving reparations to descendants of black slaves,. Lotsa Heart Elephant - Featured in the movies and TV series, Lotsa Heart Elephant is the strongest of the Cousins in physical ability and perseverance, despite having a very weak mind. instituting an immediate nuclear freeze and beginning disarmament negotiations with the Soviet Union,. A red-heart pillow is her symbol. declaring Apartheid-era South Africa to be a rogue nation,. Gentle Heart Lamb - Featured in the first and second movies, Gentle Heart Lamb is the most softhearted of the Cousins, gentle and shy as her name suggests. cutting the budget of the Department of Defense by as much as fifteen percent over the course of his administration,. His symbol is a stocking cap resting on the left side of a red heart. reversing Reaganomics-inspired tax cuts for the richest ten percent of Americans and using the money to finance social welfare programs,. Cozy Heart Penguin - A star of the first movie, Cozy Heart Penguin is the sweetest and warmest of the Cousins, and the one most suited to winter conditions. reprioritizing the War on Drugs to focus less on mandatory minimum sentences for drug users (which he views as racially biased) and more on harsher punishments for money-laundering bankers and others who are part of the "supply" end of "supply and demand,". His symbol is a yellow heart-shaped light bulb. creating a WPA-style program to rebuild America's infrastructure and provide jobs to all Americans,. Bright Heart Raccoon - The smart aleck of the Cousins, Bright Heart Raccoon is a walking supercomputer who can solve problems thinking logically, and helps his friends on their toughest dilemmas. Jackson also met representatives from the Afro Venezuela and indigenous communities[4]. Brave Heart's tummy symbol is a red heart with a crown hanging on the right side. After meeting with Chavez and addressing the Venezuelan Parliament, Jackson said there was no evidence that Venezuela posed a threat to the U.S. Brave Heart Lion is the (un)official leader of the Care Bear Cousins, and one of the original ten when these cousins were introduced in the Care Bears franchise--Swift Heart Rabbit, Lotsa Heart Elephant, Loyal Heart Dog and Proud Heart Cat to name a few. Jackson condemned Robertson's remarks as immoral. Multicoloured. In August 2005 Jackson traveled to Venezuela to meet President Hugo Chavez, following controversial remarks by Televangelist Pat Robertson in which he implied that Chavez should be assassinated. Tummy symbol is a painters pallet with hearts of paint. He met with the then-Yugoslav president Slobadan Milosevic who later agreed to release the three men[3]. Work of the Heart Bear Coming out new in 2006. POW's captured on the Macedonia border while patrolling with a UN peacekeeping unit. Her symbol--a shooting star with a rainbow tail--reminds us to believe in our dreams. In April 1999, during the Kosovo War, Jackson traveled to Belgrade to negotiate the release of three U.S. Wish Bear's job is help, simply enough, everyone's wishes come true, even though not all of them work the way they should. In 1997 Jackson traveled to Kenya to meet with Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi as President Clinton's special envoy for democracy to promote free and fair elections. True Heart Bear - The mother of the Care Bears and the Cousins, True Heart Bear, who first appeared in the second movie, is everything one would expect the first Bear to be: warm and perky, fun and friendly and extra-lovable and loving! Her symbol, a multi-coloured star radiating from a central heart, shows all the beautiful ways that caring shines out from a loving heart. In June 1984, Jackson negotiated the release of 22 Americans being held in Cuba after an invitation by Cuban president Fidel Castro[2]. He is bright blue and his symbol is a shooting star with a rainbow tail. This helped to boost Jackson's popularity as an American patriot and served as a springboard for his 1984 presidential run. Thanks-A-Lot Bear - One of the least known Care Bears, Thanks-A-Lot Bear's only known appearance is in the toy line as a plush, a glowing plush, and a small plush partnered with Funshine Bear. However, after Jackson secured Goodman's release, President Reagan welcomed both Jackson and Goodman at the White House on January 4, 1984 [1]. He wears the perfect symbol for his job on his tummy--a red heart with a narrow pink border. Initially, the Reagan administration was skeptical about Jackson's trip to Syria. A loving and lovable brown bear who knows a lot about helping others share their feelings, Tenderheart helps spread love and make it grow by helping people show they care. After a dramatic personal appeal that Jackson made to Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, Goodman was released. Tenderheart Bear - The leader of the Care Bears, and one of the original ten characters introduced in the franchise (the others were Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-A-Lot Bear and Wish Bear). Goodman had been shot down over Lebanon while on a mission to bomb Syrian positions in that country. Now she has a heart holding a star. Robert Goodman, who was being held by the Syrian government. A smiling apple was her symbol back then. In 1983 Reverend Jackson traveled to Syria to secure the release of a captured American pilot, Navy Lt. Her only appearance in the early franchise was in a 1987 cough medicine colouring book. Take Care Bear - The least-known of all the Bears, Take Care Bear helps her friends live in the best of health. He was featured in the British franchise as an exclusive plush. His symbol represents his job: a jack-in-the box with a star popping out. Surprise Bear - A rare find in the 80s franchise, there is no one who loves good surprises so much like Surprise Bear. His tummy symbol is a bright red apple. Smart Heart Bear - Added to the toy line in 2004, this Bear teaches kids that school is fun and so is learning. Purple in colour. Tummy symbol is a sun in heart. Shine Bright Bear New in 2006. In the 1980s franchise, Share Bear's symbol was a heart-sprinkled sundae with two straws; in 2004 it was changed to two lollipops (on the grounds that sharing milkshakes can spread germs, according to present-day distributors Play Along Toys). She shows that, through her symbol (see below), sharing is a treat that comes from the heart. Share Bear, also a later addition, helps others to learn about sharing the things they have. Secret's tummy symbol is a red heart-shaped padlock. He can only tell secrets to his partner, Friend Bear (as the first movie strongly shows). Secret Bear, a later addition to the Care Bears family, acts as a mime to the other members. Sea Friend Bear - Another British exclusive in the '80s between Tonka and the World Wildlife Fund, Sea Friend Bear makes sure that the world's oceans and seas are safe from harm. He is white, and his tummy symbol is a heart adorned with the pattern of the United States flag. Proud Heart Bear A rare bear, he appeared only as a toy in the '80s franchise. Blue in color. Tummy symbol is a bouncing ball with heart in it and a rainbow bounce trail. Play-a-Lot Bear New in 2006. Image appears courtesy of The Care Bear Zone. . They only appeared in one Care Bears episode, The Long Lost Care Bears. Perfect and Polite Panda from the Nelvana Care Bears cartoon episode "The Long Lost Care Bears". Perfect & Polite Panda - Looking after Paradise up above the skies of Care-a-lot, Perfect & Polite Panda always spoke in rhyme, finishing each other's sentences and complimenting one another's feelings. She can be seen dancing with her crush, Tenderheart Bear, at the beginning of the first movie. Though a true believer in the power of love, she is not afraid to help it along. Love-A-Lot Bear - With two intertwined hearts as her tummy symbol, Love-a-Lot Bear spreads the message of her namesake and makes it grow wherever she goes. Her symbol--a laughing star at giving others the giggles--shows what she really is. Laugh-A-Lot Bear - Also a new addition in 2004, Laugh-A-Lot Bear turns her worst mistakes into the best jokes. Her tummy symbol is a heart with beams of light radiating out of it. Hopeful Heart Bear was a new addition to the toy line in 2005. Blue in colour. Tummy symbol is 2 music notes and hearts. Heartsong Bear new toy coming in 2006. She is also one of the mascots of the Sigma Sigma Sigma college sorority in real life. In 2004, it was changed into a multi-coloured flower. In the second movie (1986), Harmony's symbol was three joint-together hearts (the US version); in the British toys, it was three music notes. Her symbol (see below) shows that harmony can be achieved when different people come together for the good of all. Harmony Bear, a peace-lover, helps others overcome differences and get along. Grumpy is a fan favourite. Grumpy Bear, whose symbol is a grey rain cloud with falling hearts, tells us that it is okay to be grumpy sometimes, but that we should always remember to be caring, even when we are upset and that it is silly when we take our grumpiness too far. As a later addition to the toy line, Grams Bear was featured, along with her grandchildren, in the first movie and on some of the Nelvana TV episodes. A rose stands out as her symbol. A seasoned "veteran," an excellent storyteller, and a valued mentor for the family, she knows just about all there is about being a Bear, and is ready to lend a hand or a patient ear to help anyone in need. Grams Bear - The grandmother of all the Care Bears family, 'Grams Bear' looks after the Kingdom of Caring's two youngest members, Hugs and Tugs (see above). What can say better about his mission than (of course) a four-leaf clover on his tummy?. Good Luck Bear helps spread his namesake to those he encounters. In the 2004 toy line and the direct-to-DVD feature, Journey to Joke-a-lot, Funshine was a male bear. Being happy is what she is all about. Funshine Bear - A regular in the toy line's animated fare for years, Funshine Bear, Care-a-lot's class clown, has a smiling sun as her tummy symbol--and even a smile on her face. Two smiling flowers show up on her tummy symbol. Friend Bear, one of the original ten Bears, is the ideal friend for everyone she meets. Forest Friend Bear - A joint exclusive between Tonka and the World Wildlife Fund for the '80s British and Australian franchise, Forest Friend Bear's job is to help keep forested areas safe. She has been revamped in 2004 by Play Along Toys, her tummy symbol is a heart shaped planet Saturn with stars around it. Her tummy symbol, two heart-shaped balloons, shows that, with imagination, there is a rainbow of happiness that we can create. She is constantly getting into funny little scrapes because her mind is somewhere else. Day Dream Bear - Made exclusively for the British version of the franchise in the 1980s, Day Dream Bear shows that daydreams are fun and help inspire people to do things, but also shows how to pay attention. However, he is the only one in the Kingdom of Caring who cannot fly a kite!. His symbol--a colourful kite--reminds everyone that the sky's the limit when you do your best. Do-Your-Best Bear - A recent addition to the toy line (2004), Do-Your-Best Bear helps people be the best they can. A rainbow stands out as her symbol. Cheer Bear - One of the original ten, Cheer Bear's job (see picture below) is to make people feel their happiest. He appeared in some of the Nelvana episodes and made a cameo appearance in the beginning of the third movie, Adventure in Wonderland. A yellow trophy with a heart is his symbol. Champ Bear - The Kingdom of Caring's sports guru, Champ Bear encourages the message of playtime--he is especially good at games he has never played before. His symbol is a cupcake with one candle on it. Birthday Bear knows how to celebrate his namesake all the time. Her tummy symbol is a star and heart connected by a rainbow. Best Friend Bear - Added to the line in 2004, this Bear helps by showing that you can always find someone to be your friend. His tummy symbol (see above) says everything best about his job. Bedtime Bear - The sleepiest Bear of them all, Bedtime Bear makes sure that people get a good night's sleep all over the world. Bashful Heart Bear - The shyest of the Care Bears, added to the toy line in 2004, her tummy symbol is a heart hiding behind a cloud with a rainbow. His tummy symbol, a smiling Star Buddy inside a diaper, reflects his bright and happy personality. Baby Tugs' aspiration is to become a Care Bear himself and join the other Bears on missions in caring. The two siblings, looked after by their grandmother, Grams Bear (see below), are the youngest members of the Care Bears family. Baby Tugs Bear (often called Tugs), whose sister is Baby Hugs Bear, is a rough and tumble little boy cub who always gets into mischief. A Star Buddy inside a pink box—her tummy symbol—shows her personality. Sweet, curious and loving, she can never go anywhere without being hugged by anyone. Baby Hugs Bear (often called Hugs), along with her brother, Baby Tugs Bear, with whom she often gets into mischief, is the youngest member of the Care Bears family. Orange in colour. Tummy symbol is a flower with heart petals. Amigo Bear New in 2006. Her shooting-star tummy symbol reminds America to lift up their red, white and blue by caring for those around them, and making their country--and the world--a better place. America Cares Bear - A brand-new addition to the famous toy line (2004), America Cares Bear is the Kingdom of Caring's most patriotic member, a happy and energetic bear who believes that America's greatest strength is in caring. |