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Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is an American politician. He served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 ...
The 82-year-old Reverend Jesse Jackson, who is battling Parkinson's Disease, appeared on stage in a wheelchair at the Democratic convention Aug. 19. Surrounded by fellow civil rights leaders, he ...
Jesse Louis Jackson [1] (né Burns; born October 8, 1941) [1] is an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister.Beginning as a young protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, Jackson maintained his status as a prominent civil rights leader throughout his political and theological career for over seven decades.
Jesse Jackson Jr. told the audience that Harris is committed to fighting for women’s reproductive rights, improving housing and stabilizing America’s economy.
It has also sought increased representation by minority administrators in college and professional sports under the leadership of Jesse Jackson, Jr. [23] For Hispanic issues the merged entity works closely with the League of United Latin American Citizens and the National Council of La Raza. [21]
Jesse’s other son, Jesse Jackson Jr., served as the U.S. representative for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District from 1995 to 2012. However, Jackson Jr. resigned days after he was re-elected ...
A special election for Illinois' 2nd congressional district was held on April 9, 2013, to fill a seat in the United States House of Representatives for Illinois's 2nd congressional district, after Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned on November 21, 2012. The special election was required to be held within 115 days of Jackson's resignation ...
The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced Saturday that he will step down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Chicago-based civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago.