America has this vast potential to be better,’ Jackson said in an interview for ‘The Choice 2008,’ as he reflected on the civil rights movement and the road to Barack Obama’s candidacy.

The following list originally ran in June of 2020. We're re-posting it here to honor the passing of Jesse Jackson. The updated piece ...

In 1996, Jackson’s calls for more diversity in Hollywood were ignored or criticized. Now "Sinners," a movie by a Black ...

As the nation reflects on the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, educators and students in Atlanta say his passing is also a moment to look forward.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, died peacefully on Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Geoff Bennett reports on Jackson's legacy and his decades of ...

From MLK’s office to Obama’s victory, one documentarian shares intimate memories of Jesse Jackson’s fearless push for justice.

Ashley Laverne Jackson, the daughter of Reverend Jesse Jackson lands role as a staff writer for the Netflix reboot of ‘A ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson had a long career fighting for racial justice, from founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to running for ...

Jesse Jackson's career in politics and social justice activism brought him to Memphis time and time again in the 58 years after MLK's assassination.

In the early hours of Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Reverend Jesse Jackson left us at the age of 84. No one can claim shock at receiving the news, due to Jackson’s advanced years and the numerous ...

Tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson poured in as news of his death was announced on Tuesday. Read more trending news The New ...

In the early morning of Tuesday, February 17th, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., completed his assignment on earth, and surrounded by loving family members, took his last breath. He had a lifetime ...