Jesse Jackson

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April 2, 2013
NBC Chicago - President Barack Obama on Tuesday endorsed Robin Kelly in the race to replace Jackson, who resigned from…
March 27, 2013
OPINION - Is there a leadership crisis in black America? A new poll suggests African-Americans think so...
February 21, 2013
OPINION - Are we witnessing the end of the Jackson dynasty? Where does this once beloved political family go from…
February 14, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - Epic Records says it is making "great efforts" to take down a new Future remix with…
February 1, 2013
NEW YORK (AP) - Ed Koch's favorite moment as mayor of New York City, fittingly, involved yelling...
December 12, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) — The wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. said Tuesday that she's not interested in running for the U.S.…
November 30, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) - At 71, he still keeps a hectic schedule and speaks extemporaneously on issues from voting rights to…
November 28, 2012
OPINION - Ethics scandals, personal failings and a political rise cut short threaten to cloud the Jackson family legacy...
September 19, 2012
Rev. Jesse Jackson added to his long list of diplomatic accomplishments this week by securing the release of two Americans…
September 12, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - During last week's Democratic National Convention Jackson told conservative outlet Human Events that he sees 'no problem'…
August 24, 2012
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - After Darrell Williams' brother was shot to death in 2009 in a Chicago neighborhood, his mother…
August 22, 2012
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Chavis Carter's family hasn't accepted the official explanation for his death..
August 8, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - Family and staffers to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. strongly refuted a New York Post report saying Rev.…
July 30, 2012
CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson said there is 'no timetable' as his son, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.,…
July 26, 2012
AURORA, Colo. (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson is visiting Aurora to meet with theater shooting victims and renew his…
July 11, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic House leaders on Wednesday joined colleagues and constituents in urging Rep. Jesse Jackson of Illinois, who…
June 20, 2012
OPINION - Is Jesse Jackson still relevant? And can he remain relevant in the age of Obama?...
April 26, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - A letter, sent via the City of Sanford's official letter, and addressed to the city manager, decries…
April 19, 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson says his Rainbow PUSH Coalition will organize to change…
April 4, 2012
Is Fox News really becoming more fair and balanced? In a surprising move, the conservative cable news network is hiring…