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November 26, 2025
The civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said.
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November 13, 2025
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease, is “under observation” for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
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April 11, 2025
In honor of April 11, World Parkinson’s Day, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson is sharing his experience living with…
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August 20, 2024
The DNC on night one showcased the diversity of the Democratic Party and centered Black voices in politics, both past…
February 13, 2024
This Black History Month, the White House will host descendants of civil rights icons and historical figures, theGrio exclusively reports.
July 19, 2023
OPINION: While he twice run unsuccessfully for president, Jackson had a profound and positive impact on American politics, paving the
July 15, 2023
Jackson, 81, announced his resignation during a quiet farewell speech at the organization's annual convention.
August 12, 2022
Jackson said Sesame Place needs to undergo significant changes to truly reflect its stated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
March 30, 2022
"Jackie to Me" clips begin April 4, with vignettes daily through April 15, celebrating the legacy of Robinson and his…
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February 26, 2022
The Illinois Black Hall of Fame celebrates notable figures who helped cultivate the state’s rich cultural history.
February 20, 2022
Howard University narrowly beat Morgan State University during the NBA's inaugural HBCU Classic on Saturday, February 19.
November 21, 2021
The march comes two days after a jury cleared Rittenhouse of all charges. On Saturday, hundreds across the country protested…
November 19, 2021
The attorney declared that a courthouse rally supporting Arbery's family was comparable to a “public lynching” of the white defendants.
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November 15, 2021
The lawyer for one of the men charged with the killing of Arbery was unsuccessful in his attempt to have…
September 4, 2021
Jacqueline Jackson will be released from a Chicago hospital where she has been treated for COVID-19, her family said in…
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August 28, 2021
Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline are being treated for COVID at a rehab facility and in the ICU, their…
August 22, 2021
Physicians were “carefully monitoring their condition” because of their ages, Jonathan Jackson, one of the couple’s five children.
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June 24, 2021
Rev. Jesse Jackson and about 20 other activists were arrested after a nonviolent protest outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
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June 1, 2021
theGrio was on the ground as President Joe Biden, administration officials and members of Congress gathered for historic Tulsa Massacre…
Lawmakers And Presidential Candidates Attend NAACP National Convention to include Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
March 3, 2021
Rev. Jesse Jackson has healed and is ready to get back to work after he was released from the hospital…