Jesse Jackson

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Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. A prominent figure for over seven decades, he began his career as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. Jackson also served as a shadow U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997 and is the father of former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. and current U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson.

He is notable for his enduring leadership in the fight for racial and economic justice, having founded organizations like Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition. His presidential campaigns in the 1980s broke barriers, making him a significant and influential voice in American politics and social activism.

Recently, Jackson has been in the news due to concerns about his health. In late 2025, he was hospitalized with a rare condition, leading to conflicting reports about his medical status. Initial headlines suggested he was receiving a form of life support, but his family later issued statements clarifying that he is in stable condition and is not on life support.

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