Like Jackson, he began wearing a Martin Luther King medallion around his neck. Like Jackson, he started his own civil rights organization. Like Jackson, he ran for president of the United States.

CNN anchor Abby Phillip will publish a new biography about Rev. Jesse Jackson in fall 2025. 'A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson ...

DETROIT – U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) shares many attributes with his father, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate Jesse Jackson; the famous name, the fiery ...

Jesse Jackson Jr. is exploring a run for his old congressional seat. If he goes forward, voters should be the ones to decide ...

The Friends of Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory Committee filed a statement of organization on Tuesday with ...

Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks redemption after serving 30 months in federal prison. He advocates for forgiveness and a presidential pardon for formerly incarcerated individuals.

A number of dignitaries united to honor the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Speakers and panelists discussed Jackson's role in fighting for civil rights since the 1960s.

Join us in Chicago on August 18 and see a lineup of political change-makers honoring the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and charting the way forward. Date Aug 18, 2024 Time 6:00 PM CT ...

A crowd greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Sunday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Kenwood during an event celebrating his legacy on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.

A crowd greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Sunday at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Kenwood during an event celebrating his legacy on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. gets standing ovation at Democratic National Convention by: BJ Lutz Posted: Aug 19, 2024 / 08:34 PM CDT Updated: Aug 19, 2024 / 09:40 PM CDT ...