Jesse Jackson's life and activism reflect the ongoing impact of Southern politics on American elections. His story is a testament to the enduring power of the civil rights movement.

On the day that President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, the Reverand Jesse Jackson Sr. had drafted a letter asking Biden to pardon his son, Jesse Jackson Jr. “Over the course of my time ...

A Dallas pastor has resigned as CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group founded by the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the 1970s, just a bit over two months after taking the role.

After Harris’ defeat in November, Jackson Jr. along with his father, Jesse Jackson Sr., appealed to then-President Joe Biden for a pardon for himself and the 77 million people who, he says ...

In 2013, Jesse Jackson Jr pled guilty to misusing ... via CNN. In his letter, Jackson Sr compared his son's plight to that of Hunter Biden. "Like Hunter, federal investigations begin in one ...

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 ...

The civil rights icon found himself in Birmingham delivering a message worthy of his days stumping for justice alongside the ...