Broadway’s “Purpose,” by Tony-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, tackles the legacy of the civil rights movement ...

For over six decades, Reverend Jesse Jackson has shaped American civil rights, politics, and social justice. He has tirelessly worked to advance the rights of African Americans and champion ...

A civil rights activist who ran for president twice and became a Democratic power broker, Jackson is an American political icon. But above all, he’s a Southerner.

The Democratic National Convention's (DNC) opening night honored one of the most influential civil rights figures Rev. Jesse Jackson. A touching video showcasing Jackson's remarkable life was ...

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who requested a pardon, did not receive one. In a statement, Jackson expressed disappointment and criticized the Biden administration for failing to address ...

A day after former Governor Rod Blagojevich received a presidential pardon, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is calling for millions more. Prince Frederik dies from rare genetic condition at ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, on the stage at the Democratic National Convention, waves to the crowd. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The crowd rose to a standing ovation as Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil ...

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 ...