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Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is an American politician and felon. He served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 until his resignation in 2012.
Sep 18, 2015 · CHICAGO (AP) — Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. officially completed his prison sentence Friday, nearly three years after pleading guilty to illegally spending $750,000 in campaign money on...
Chicago TribuneLaura Washington: Is Jesse Jackson Jr. seeking a second act?
Editor’s note: Laura Washington’s weekly column now runs each Wednesday. Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jack...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson encourages young voters to cast ballots
About 100 Brown Deer High School seniors packed the school's auditorium Monday to listen to an important message from civil rights activist ...
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Sep 6, 2024 · Nine Chicago-area mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden Friday seeking a pardon for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., the namesake son of the legendary civil rights leader who was honored at...
May 12, 2000 · Born on March 11, 1965, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. literally was born into the civil rights movement. Son of the passionate activist, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jackson was raised in an environment that strongly advocated education.
6 days ago · Still the zealous self-promoter, he shared his bio, the letter from the mayors and a 78-page document, “federal grant awards secured by Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Second Congressional ...
Feb 20, 2013 · Jesse Jackson Jr., 47, used campaign money to buy items including a $43,350 gold-plated men’s Rolex watch and $9,587.64 worth of children’s furniture, according to court papers filed in the case. His wife spent $5,150 on fur capes and parkas, the court documents said.
4 days ago · Looking back, what stands out from Jackson’s quest to become the first Black president of the United States was his populist message based on economic and racial justice. He was the first to ...
Jul 14, 2023 · The long-time civil rights leader is stepping down from the organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights despite health setbacks.
Sep 10, 2024 · While an undergraduate, Jackson became involved in the civil rights movement. In 1965 he went to Selma, Alabama, to march with Martin Luther King, Jr., and became a worker in King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
Oct 7, 2021 · Happy birthday to the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. The civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition has spent the last 60 years of his life in front of cameras advocating for social...
