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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies aged 84

A trailblazing figure in the civil rights movement and Democratic politics, Jackson championed the rights of Black, poor and working-class people with his ‘rainbow coalition’

The Guardian - US · Feb 17

Trump reposts videos with famous Black people - including Diddy and Will Smith - after Obamas-as-apes Truth firestorm

‘How quickly people forget,’ Trump lamented

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Jesse Jackson Jr. pitches redemption in bid for old House seat years after campaign fraud conviction

Jesse Jackson Jr. has launched a spirited primary bid for his old U.S. House seat

The Independent UK · Feb 5

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's family says that the civil rights leader has been released from a hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025

Rev. Jesse Jackson in Hospital at 84 as Family Reveals He Is Breathing Without Machines

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 84, has been admitted to hospital, with his family confirming he is stable and breathing without help. Nationwide concern continues to grow.

International Business Times UK · Nov 17, 2025

Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized

"The family appreciates all prayers at this time," his Rainbow PUSH Coalition said.

Axios · Nov 13, 2025

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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago

Jackson, 84, has a neurodegenerative condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Abby Phillip Wasn’t Looking for the Spotlight. She Earned It Anyway.

After writing her first book on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, the CNN anchor reflects on risk, resilience, and staying true to herself.

Marie Claire · Oct 30, 2025

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces comeback bid in Illinois - Roll Call

Former Illinois Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. announced a comeback bid Wednesday, entering the Democratic primary for the 2nd District.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Trump just became first US president to drop the F-bomb on live TV. But he’s not the first to be caught cursing

Donald Trump may have crossed a new line but he isn’t the only potty-mouthed president, a tradition that dates all the way back to Abraham Lincoln

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

A prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Purpose review – dysfunctional family drama hits highs and lows

Tony-award winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has crafted an ambitious and bold new play but not all of his big swings hit their mark

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2025

How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections

Holding hands with other prominent Black leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 2025, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Like several survivors of that violent day in 1965, when police brutally attacked civil rights protesters, Jackson crossed the…

The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025

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The Conversation · Sep 19, 2024

How Jesse Jackson’s populist fight for economic and racial justice resonates today

At the recent Democratic Party Convention in the United States, delegates roared their approval when civil rights leader Jesse Jackson was brought on stage to wave to delegates.

Salon · Aug 17, 2024

Skin-color racism: A short history

Jesse Jackson's campaign to replace "Black" with "African American" ended with 2020. Now we see its ugly aftermath

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024

DNC committee member proposes alternative way to replace Biden

A former adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bernie Sanders has proposed a plan to have an open contest after Biden’s disastrous appearance in the first debate

Reason · Jun 18, 2024

It Didn't Start With Trump

It didn't start with libertarians either—or the 1990s.

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Roll Call · May 13, 2024

Colleagues’ support for Alsobrooks comes with checks - Roll Call

Maryland Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and David Trone each tout endorsements from House Democrats ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Frederick D. Haynes III Resigns As Operation PUSH Leader

Frederick D. Haynes III resigns as leader of Operation PUSH, raising questions about the organization's future direction and leadership.

Dallas Pastor Resigns As Head Of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Rev. Frederick Haynes III resigns as president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition after a short tenure. Rev. Jackson continues to be active despite health challenges.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2024

Haley as a holdout could still be more than a speed bump for Trump

History shows that when the major party nominees for president have not cleared the field of notable challengers before summer, they tend to lose in the fall.

WEKU · Jan 15, 2024

Service helps on MLK Day, but some say it's not enough

U.S. groups will gather for community service projects to honor Martin Luther King Jr., but some say more is needed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2024

Surprise! Rep. Jonathan Jackson star of TV spot for Maryland Senate candidate

Getting out the Black vote is crucial for Maryland Democratic primary Senate candidate Rep. David Trone.

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2023

Congressman Jonathan Jackson on Biden, Gaza and making his famous father proud

After a lifetime of activism, a son of Jesse Jackson marks his first year as a politician representing Illinois

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