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Jesse Jackson’s political rise likely encouraged the exodus of racially conservative white voters out of the Democratic Party.

Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the discrimination claims against Sesame Place by penning a letter to the CEO in hopes of sparking change.

Rev. Jesse Jackson attended the court proceedings in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death days after defense attorney Kevin Gough declared in front of a judge and jury that “We don’t want any more Black pastors here.”

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Capitol Police included the 79-year-old Rev. Jesse Jackson among the 20 people it detained and arrested for protesting against the filibuster on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Politics

Jesse Jackson has returned the favor over 30 years later, announcing his endorsement for Senator Bernie Sanders.

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx refused the Chicago police union and white police chiefs' call to resign.

Nation

Farrakhan was on stage with Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

Nation

The civil rights leader responded in a video.

Crime

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. reportedly admitted to other possible crimes committed by him and others as well as offered help in a federal investigation while on home detention in 2015.

Trump threatens to send the Feds to Chicago to end the 'carnage' from violence. City officials welcomed the assistance.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson recently called for President Obama to issue a blanket pardon to Hillary Clinton before he leaves office. He said issuing the pardon could also help to heal the nation.

Nation

Historically Black Colleges are great institutions that have served as safe havens for our favorite actors, singers, and moguls (looking at you, Puff Daddy) where they have received the inspiration and education to dominate the stage, and our hearts. While everyone loves a good story about a celebrity and their HBCU experience, many of America’s politicians […]