Nation Nov 13 Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press
Arts Oct 27 Watch 7:59 Abby Phillip explores the political legacy of Jesse Jackson in ‘A Dream Deferred’ Rev. Jesse Jackson is a towering figure in the civil rights movement, but his political legacy is less often remembered. The issues he championed in the 1980s still echo in today’s politics, and his influence is the subject of Abby… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Politics Aug 19 WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at 2024 Democratic National Convention Jackson, 82, entered the stage in a wheelchair, holding up both thumbs up in triumph to a cheering crowd. By Associated Press
Politics Jul 14 Jesse Jackson to step down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition A spokesperson for Rep. Jonathan Jackson confirmed on Friday that the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate plans to announce his decision on Sunday during the organization's annual convention. By Gary Fields, Claire Savage, Associated Press
Nation Nov 18 Following defense lawyer’s comments, Black pastors rally outside trial over Arbery’s killing Hundreds of pastors are rallying at the Georgia courthouse where three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Nov 15 WATCH: Defense fails to oust Jesse Jackson from Arbery death trial as case continues – Day 7 By Russ Bynum, Associated Press A judge is denying requests to declare a mistrial in the case of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Jesse Jackson holds briefing on Jacob Blake police shooting By Joshua Barajas Jackson, joined by other officials, is expected to speak at 12:30 p.m. ET. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:40 Watch the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s full speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 11 Watch 11:05 Is Dallas a turning point in the race and policing debate? By PBS News Hour If any good is to come out of the tragedy in Dallas, it is the expanded national conversation on the need for police reforms. There signs of some progress, but all sides agree much more must be done. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch News Wrap: Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty to Campaign Spending Fraud In other news Wednesday, Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to spending $750,000 of campaign funds on personal items. Also, the Obama administration launched a new strategy to fight cyber theft in light of a recent report showing a Chinese military… Continue watching