Jesse Jackson

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Civil rights activist and politician
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#CivilRightsLeader
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#RevJesseJackson
#RainbowPUSH
Life Classifications
Civil rights activist, Politician, Baptist minister
Life Id
PL0849209863242
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Life Type
Person Life
Birth
1941-Oct-08
Age
84 years
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History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On
2024-09-23
Updated On
2026-01-21
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86 Moments
2026
Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies at 84: Civil Rights Leader and Two-Time Presidential Candidate Passes Away
2024
2023
Jesse Jackson announced his decision to step down as the leader of Rainbow/PUSH due to advanced age and health complications.
2022
Leaked draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
2021
Jackson and his wife were hospitalized with COVID-19; he was later transferred for Parkinson's treatment.
Jesse Jackson during the Poor People's campaign march for Voters Rights on Capitol Hill.
2017
Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
2015
University of Edinburgh awards honorary degree for civil rights work.
2013
AFGE Leaders and Staffers Meet with Rev. Jesse Jackson to Discuss Coalition Building
2012
Jesse Jackson at the Bud Billiken Parade (August 11, 2012)
Reverend Jesse Jackson Speaks at the United Nations
2009
2008
Reverend Jesse Jackson at the 2008 Democratic National Convention
2006
Poll Names Jesse Jackson as Most Important Black Leader
2004
2002
Molefi Kete Asante's List of 100 Greatest African Americans
2001
2000
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1999
Mission to Belgrade for POW Negotiation
1998
1997