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

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

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

At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Jesse Jackson was honored for his work as a civil rights activist. The 82-year-old former politician received a standing ovation when he entered the room.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson had some of his longtime supporters worried after recent images of the 82-year-old Baptist minister drew concerned reactions online. His protégé, […] ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson's frail appearance at the Democratic National Convention sparked concern and reflection on his impactful civil rights legacy.

Rev. Jesse Jackson appears at Rainbow/PUSH Coalition HQ, during the first day of the coalition's annual convention, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) ...

CHICAGO - Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. is asking President Joe Biden to issue a full pardon for his son, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and his ex-daughter-in-law, former Chicago Alderwoman ...

As President Biden’s presidential term ends, the pardon requests are rolling in. The latest person making a bid for a pardon is civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, on behalf of his son, Jesse ...

The crowd rose to a standing ovation as Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil-rights activist and Democratic political leader, appeared onstage in a wheelchair. Jackson, 82 years old, made a strong run ...