| 单词 | Jesse Jackson |
| 例句 | Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Martin Luther King III were among those who traveled hundreds of miles to participate in what was heralded as “the beginnings of a new civil rights movement.” The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z One day we found ourselves marching with a crowd of Jesse Jackson supporters in the Bud Billiken Day Parade. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She was the eldest child of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, the firebrand Baptist preacher and increasingly powerful political leader. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Maybe I want to “be somebody,” as Jesse Jackson likes to say, somebody generous, competent, brave, and perhaps, above all, noticeable. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Shortly after ending my affair with libertarianism at the friends-with-benefits stage before it became more serious, I had the first of many exhilarating conversations with civil rights hero and legendary crusader for justice, Jesse Jackson. My regrettable libertarian romance: I rebounded from my experimental phase, but many don't 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr. said awarding the contract to the apparent low bidder will "disenfranchise" the Englewood community. 3 congressmen urge Metra not to OK Englewood Flyover contract 2012-05-11T15:53:00Z There will never be another Martin Luther King Jr., but Jesse Jackson was certainly waiting in the wings to give it a go. In the Woman?s Movement, Who Will Replace Gloria Steinem? 2012-03-17T00:33:53Z "This," says the civil rights veteran Jesse Jackson early on in the film, "is what a war zone looks like." Meet Chicago's Interrupters? 2011-08-06T22:48:57Z But to critics like the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the sneakers looked like “slave shoes.” Noticed: Adidas Cancels Release of Shackle Sneakers 2012-06-20T21:00:50Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson led kids in a call-and-response of “I am somebody!” ‘Sesame Street’ Was Always Political 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z If Jesse Jackson is using it, it’s inclusive. Dixie Outfitters is still fighting the Civil War 2013-09-11T22:59:00Z Gordon-Taylor says Epic Chairman and CEO LA Reid personally reached out to her on a conference call Wednesday evening that included the Rev. Jesse Jackson to explain and apologize. Emmett Till's family reacts to Lil Wayne lyric 2013-02-14T20:45:11Z Cornelius' family is also planning a larger private memorial for next week, during which he will be eulogized by Jesse Jackson. Family, friends attend Don Cornelius service 2012-02-10T22:23:10Z Jesse Jackson Jr. acted improperly in seeking appointment to the Senate in 2009. House to address Jesse Jackson Jr. case 2011-12-02T11:50:00Z No, and in fact, there’s a famous quote from Jesse Jackson about crossing to the other side of the street when he saw black guys approaching. Is Mark Cuban right about the pervasiveness of prejudice? The third panelist, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, tried to strike a diplomatic balance between the two. Television: T.J. Holmes on Black Entertainment Television 2012-10-21T03:29:02Z All the insanity escalated to such a tense level that Jesse Jackson announced a rally in Lansing. White flight from reality: Inside the racist panic that fueled Donald Trump’s victory 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z The collection also includes photos of political leaders and cultural icons like Jesse Jackson, Toni Morrison and Thelonious Monk. Library of Congress Acquires Harlem Photographer’s Collection 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z The service was led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who arrived early and perused blowup photos of Cornelius that were positioned around the lobby of Liberty Hall at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills. Family, friends gather to honor Don Cornelius 2012-02-16T22:58:09Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's visited with Aretha Franklin four or five times recently and says the legendary singer is "recovering very well" from surgery. Jesse Jackson: Aretha Franklin 'recovering very well' 2010-12-08T20:37:00Z Populism was kept alive by Clinton’s rival Jesse Jackson, who is curiously absent from “People Get Ready,” though Sanders campaigned for him twice. What Do This Season’s Political Books Tell Us About the Election? 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z Tyson and Moore met when Moore worked with the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the 1980s. Cicely Tyson: A pioneer stretches her acting muscles in a new career chapter 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z As the Chicago Tribune reported, Collins often served a young Rev. Jesse Jackson and other organizers of Operation Breadbasket — a predecessor of Operation Push — for free at Argia B's Bar-B-Q. The story of mambo (or mumbo) sauce, the condiment that likely fueled the civil rights movement 2021-01-17T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr. for interrupting her Monday as the two Democratic primary rivals answer questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board. Jackson, Halvorson spar over ethics 2012-02-07T02:53:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Stevie Wonder, among others, flew to her side. A-R-E-T-H-A 2011-07-09T20:19:25Z Kazin traces the party’s evolution, drawing on presidential records and biographical sketches of prominent members from Jesse Jackson to William Jennings Bryan. 14 New Books Coming in March 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z She eventually covered the presidential bids in 1988 of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and televangelist Pat Robertson, both long-shot candidates for the Democrats and Republicans, respectively. Gwen Ifill, who overcame barriers as a black female journalist, dies at 61 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson hailed him as a strong supporter of the civil rights movement, while Larry King called him “a GIANT” of free speech. Let’s Talk About Hugh Hefner’s Political Legacy 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Civil rights leaders — including the Rev. Jesse Jackson — members of Congress and celebrities descended on Central Florida and called for Zimmerman's arrest. 2nd-degree murder charge for Zimmerman 2012-04-09T20:42:00Z She gets in a few cracks about the deep South — “Last time I was in Alabama I was chained to Andrew Young and Jesse Jackson” — and the nocturnal inconstancy of her bowels. Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas: How Low Can You Go? 2013-12-13T20:39:26Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who appeared on stage at the festival, speaks about the moon landing that summer: “When we’re more concerned about the moon than men, somebody better wake up.” In ‘Summer of Soul,’ a lost history reborn to play loud 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr. on Monday touted the backing of more than 50 ministers, including one who said “political demonic forces” were driving the agenda of Democratic primary opponent Debbie Halvorson. Jackson supporter: 'Demonic forces' drive foe 2012-02-20T21:51:00Z Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson plans to lead protesters to the Sanford City Commission meeting being held this evening, and attended by the slain teen's parents. Martin was the aggressor: police sources 2012-03-26T16:25:00Z But as of this week, the pressure hadn't let up: supporters including Jesse Jackson were still calling for Wayne to be dropped by his primary corporate sponsor, Mountain Dew. Lil Wayne backtracks from his 'offensive' Emmett Till lyric 2013-05-02T12:37:36Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson reached out to Epic Records on the family's behalf when the song leaked on the Internet in February and its chairman, LA Reid, apologized. Till family calls for meeting with Lil Wayne 2013-05-03T01:31:12Z There was a huge backlash at the time within the Black community — in editorials in Ebony; from the Coalition Against Blaxploitation, which included the N.A.A.C.P.; from Jesse Jackson. Michael Schultz Broke the Mold for Black Directors. He’s Not Done Yet. 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Think of the iconic image of Jesse Jackson crying on the night Obama won the presidency. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Barack Obama’s ‘A Promised Land’ 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z I mean, we would go and see Andrew Young and Jesse Jackson. The Nationals’ Dusty Baker talks about his days with Hank Aaron 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z He joked about Jesse Jackson running for president and ALF’s spaceship landing in a black neighborhood. The education of Dave Chappelle: How a D.C. arts school prepared him for stardom 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z He got his big break as an anchor in response to a protest by the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Lester Holt seen as heir apparent to Brian Williams at 'Nightly News' 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson after the comedian was caught on video using the N-word and making a lynching reference on stage against a black heckler. N-word controversy: Is Paula Deen done for? 2013-06-25T20:19:18Z Reverend Jesse Jackson, the famed Civil Rights advocate who spoke at Saturday’s rally, shares his views. Chicago residents fighting back against Spike Lee and the Chiraq moniker 2015-06-08T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., thanks supporters at his primary election night party in Chicago. What’s wrong with Jesse Jackson Jr.? 2012-07-12T16:35:00Z Debbie Halvorson of Crete said today she would challenge incumbent Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District. Jackson Jr. facing challenger in primary 2011-10-05T16:56:00Z Jesse Jackson, when speaking at the Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization, Rainbow/PUSH, once remarked that “it takes discipline to be as ignorant as Rahm Emanuel.” The absurd outrage over Jussie Smollett 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Civil rights leaders Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton were onstage to honor Franklin’s contributions to black empowerment, sharing front-row seats with Louis Farrakhan, the black nationalist and Nation of Islam leader. Aretha Franklin's gospel roots celebrated at Queen of Soul's funeral 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, center, leads a march to North Chicago's City Hall against alleged police brutality. Protest targets North Chicago police 2012-04-21T20:53:00Z On Monday, his team sent out a photograph of Smollett and his family meeting with civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson over the weekend. In and outside court, Smollett fights for reputation, career 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he visited Franklin four or five times and her spirits "are high and her faith is strong." Cousin: Aretha Franklin set for hospital release 2010-12-09T16:45:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson is seen speaking passionately from the stage: “When we’re more concerned about the moon than men, somebody better wake up.” Questlove uncovers ‘Black Woodstock’ in his hit Sundance doc 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton organized advertiser boycotts, and the liberal-leaning watchdog group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting publicized his remarks. Bob Grant, a Pioneer of Right-Wing Talk Radio, Dies at 84 2014-01-02T23:50:09Z It may mean that to Jesse Jackson, because that’s what makes him money. Dixie Outfitters is still fighting the Civil War 2013-09-11T22:59:00Z It will mark her role, through songs such as 1967’s “Respect,” in scoring a soundtrack for the civil rights movement, with remarks from activists Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Aretha Franklin to be hailed as American institution at funeral 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Nearby, a knot of reporters and demonstrators stood in a circle around one of the day's celebrity visitors: the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Protesters feed media while remaining cautious 2011-10-20T06:53:08Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil-rights activist, said after visiting the memorial that it would help to dispel America’s silence on lynching. Lynching memorial and museum in Alabama draw crowds, tears 2018-05-06T04:00:00Z In the end, it’s not that Jesse Jackson Jr. is dealing with a “mood disorder” that’s so damaging. What’s wrong with Jesse Jackson Jr.? 2012-07-12T16:35:00Z The doc similarly reminds viewers that Malcolm X was much closer to King's philosophical outlook near the end of his life, and walks us through Jesse Jackson's political heyday. PBS' ambitious & fraught "Black Church" takes a tour of America's complex history, music and faith 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z When “Gifted Hands” was published in 1990, the Rev. Jesse Jackson wrote a blurb on the back calling Carson “a model to all the youth of today.” He’s already a famous surgeon and author, so why is Ben Carson toying with a longshot presidential bid? I traveled to Selma on a bus with staff and members of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Jesse Jackson’s civil rights organization in Chicago. “America’s Third World”: The marchers have gone, but Selma is still mired in poverty 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z Powell becomes disenchanted with black political activism and leaders such as Jesse Jackson and Louis Farrakhan, whom he once saw as father figures, and organizers such as Sister Souljah, who was once a good friend. ‘The Education of Kevin Powell’: An activist and ex-MTV star looks back 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Known for decades as the Division Street baths, they served as a men-only clubhouse for generations of Chicago power brokers and cultural figures like Jesse Jackson and Studs Terkel. Bathhouse 'Dutchman' Heads to Chicago 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z "She was a teacher, and she thought methodically and scientifically," the Rev. Jesse Jackson proclaimed after Till-Mobley's death. With the movie ‘Till,’ Mamie Till-Mobley’s quest to educate the world about her son’s lynching march 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z “But Patricia McKissack is excellent at conveying sophisticated themes and ideas, so that ‘Jesse Jackson: A Biography’ can be read with pleasure by both children and young adults.” Patricia McKissack, Prolific Author Who Championed Black Heroes, Dies at 72 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z She also thanked Chicago Reverend Jesse Jackson, who appeared onstage, as did several politicians, one of whom read a city resolution honoring "Aretha Franklin Day." Aretha Franklin in glorious form at Chicago Theatre 2011-05-20T13:38:00Z Jesse Jackson commanded us to say “I AM Somebody!” Michael Jackson’s legacy is “Untouchable” 2012-12-15T21:00:00Z She knew from her high school friendship with a daughter of the Rev. Jesse Jackson that politicians were frequently away from home. Isabel Wilkerson on Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ and the Great Migration 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Hospital authorities would not comment on the condition of the 35-year-old former NBA forward, but the Rev. Jesse Jackson was among his visitors. Lamar Odom Took Cocaine and Sex Drugs, Brothel Employees Say 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z I thought Jesse Jackson could win one time in the late 80s. Snoop who? 2013-04-06T08:00:00Z “On this night, the Leader was full of charity,” Mr. Sides writes, about a generous gesture made by Dr. King to the Rev. Jesse Jackson moments before the shooting. Books of The Times: Hampton Sides?s ?Hellhound on His Trail? Traces Martin Luther King Jr.?s Killer 2010-04-21T22:24:00Z Radio stations resisted his more socially conscious follow-up song, "Am I Black Enough for You" and the Rev. Jesse Jackson was among those who objected to the explicit "Let's Make a Baby." ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ Singer Billy Paul Dead at Age 80 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z She recalls unknowingly introducing herself as Mrs. Jesse Jackson to the real Mrs. Jesse Jackson at a political convention. Music Review: Jenifer Lewis Performing at 54 Below 2012-07-27T21:43:36Z At the time, Dukakis was in a battle with Jesse Jackson to be the front-runner for the Democratic nomination. Those babies who got kissed by presidential candidates? Here’s who they became. 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson had flown in from Chicago to support Condé, his longtime friend — one he fondly calls a fellow “freedom fighter.” Guinea’s president bears the weight of what Ebola has done to his country 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to the media when he arrived at the church on Sunday. ArtsBeat: Praise and Grief at Whitney Houston's Childhood Church 2012-02-12T22:29:26Z A young civil rights activist, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, called the station to report the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Phil Chess, co-founder of music label that brought blues to the world, dies at 95 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z As the legendary DJ and fervent Jesse Jackson supporter Casey Kasem used to say: "Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds." Leftists, save yourselves! It's a bad moment for nihilistic self-indulgence 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z “I told him, ‘Clarence, that’s what you told me when Jesse Jackson ran, so I’m keeping my money,” Burke said. Clarence Avant's political power: The 'Black Godfather' had the ear of three presidents 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson memorialized the pioneer as “the go-to guy for many of us in the music industry,” including Berry Gordy of Motown Records and Al Bell of Stax Records. Clarence Avant saluted by the Clintons, Questlove: 'Skillful, savvy, warm, and wise' 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z “Brothers and sisters, I don’t know what this world is coming to!” the Rev. Jesse Jackson declared on the track’s dramatic opening, lifted from the 1973 “Wattstax” documentary soundtrack. The year Public Enemy and N.W.A brought fury and politics to rap 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. noted Bennett’s dedication to doing good. Elton John, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z If there is anybody in America who deserves to finally retire, it’s the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jesse Jackson kept Martin Luther King’s dream — and hope — alive | Leonard Greene 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z He had support from Black leaders including the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton, who counseled him while he was locked up. Things to know about the revived investigation into Tupac Shakur’s shooting death 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson has been battling Parkinson’s disease for the last eight years. The Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group he founded in 1971 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z Sharpton called Jackson his mentor, adding: “The resignation of Rev. Jesse Jackson is the pivoting of one of the most productive, prophetic, and dominant figures in the struggle for social justice in American history.” Jesse Jackson to step down as head of Rainbow PUSH Coalition 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights in recent years despite health setbacks. Jesse Jackson is stepping down as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z But he learned at the feet of Jesse Jackson, and, like his mentor, he has made mistakes along the way. Jesse Jackson kept Martin Luther King’s dream — and hope — alive | Leonard Greene 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z I sound like Jesse Jackson, but I do believe that. No such thing as a 'crackhead': Drawing stories and lessons from the last drug epidemic 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z When one of the ladies took one look at Mr. Belafonte and scoffed — “I thought you were gonna be Jesse Jackson!” — he laughed out loud and gave her a hug. Opinion | When Harry Belefonte made an impression in D.C. 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The series initially served as an extension of Mr. Springer’s journalism, with interview subjects including the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Marine Lt. Jerry Springer, whose tabloid talk show became a rowdy hit, dies at 79 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z That term was soon adopted and expanded nationally by the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Mel King, Whose Boston Mayoral Bid Eased Racial Tensions, Dies at 94 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z He later advised the Congressional Black Caucus and was campaign manager for Jesse Jackson’s pioneering presidential bids in 1984 and 1988. Stacey Abrams to join faculty at Howard University 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z When the Rev. Jesse Jackson was running for president as a Democrat in 1984 and invoked a multicolored patchwork quilt to symbolize his Rainbow Coalition, Mr. Russell countered that Republicans had their own quilt. Mark Russell, political satirist with a star-spangled piano, dies at 90 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z King brought in support from a range of racial groups, dubbing his movement the “Rainbow Coalition” — a name adopted by the Rev. Jesse Jackson during his presidential campaigns. Mel King, who helped ease Boston’s racial strife, dies at 94 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “Sesame Street” received rave reviews from public luminaries like Jesse Jackson and Orson Welles, as well as many parents who wrote to newspapers to heap praise on the show. Mississippi banned ‘Sesame Street’ for showing Black and White kids playing 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z After Los Angeles, a second premiere for the movie in Washington was attended by President Bill Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the team’s coaches and players. Gregory Allen Howard, screenwriter of ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 70 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson gave their young daughter a pat on the head at an event during his 1988 presidential campaign, before placing fourth in the state. New Hampshire has led the presidential primaries for 100 years. Democrats say that's enough 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z It was around the same time he watched Jesse Jackson run for president and Mel King run for mayor in racially divided Boston. The Iveys reach rare feat: A family member in every level of government 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Although activists are included in the exhibition — Malcolm X, Coretta Scott King, Jesse Jackson — it’s not a political one, which is something of a marvel considering how deeply political religion has become. Perspective | Finding the light in religion 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z In 2012, he called President Obama "a tyrant" and Jesse Jackson "a race hustler." "These people are no longer fringe": Midterms likely to confirm MAGA’s staying power 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z “He is a street fighter who has become a publisher, a businessman, an educator and a de facto politician of great substance,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson says at one point. Who is Danny Bakewell, the Black L.A. power broker named in the Nury Martinez audio? 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “There was a time Jesse Jackson had a house next to Mayor Washington. If he was there, we would go visit him and his wife, too.” Perspective | This D.C. library has a new name. Meet the woman it honors. 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The most prominent among these was Jesse Jackson, a widely known civil rights figure who had both a domestic and international impact. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z At Wattstax he made a grand entrance, the “Black Moses” driven to the stage in a golden station wagon and introduced by Jesse Jackson. 50 years ago, the Wattstax concert made, and even changed, L.A. history 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z I remember Jesse Jackson sitting in a stall with an Iowa pig farmer. With 100 days to go, Republicans are flatlining — yet somehow still poised to win 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Ada’s growth comes as the tech industry is under tremendous pressure to diversify, including from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has repeatedly come to Seattle to prod Amazon shareholders. With $10 million windfall, free Seattle coding school for women goes national to speed change in tech’s bro culture 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Shortly before Boudin held a news conference south of Market Street on Sunday with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a passerby carrying bags on a bicycle crashed. California Sends Democrats and the Nation a Message on Crime 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z TOLUSE: Walz’s pessimism stood in stark contrast to the message of perseverance we heard when we sat down with the Rev. Jesse Jackson last year. Perspective | Telling George Floyd’s story gave us a deeper understanding of racism 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z He said the company failed to disclose how much money it gave to the advocacy groups of progressive activists Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. Rift widen as conservative shareholders get short shrift from ‘woke’ companies 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z And during the 1988 Democratic presidential caucuses, the Rev. Jesse Jackson finished a notable fourth, relying on support from rural Iowa. Iowa’s political swing makes Obama’s wins harder to repeat 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Letters were also read from the likes of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and actor Samuel L Jackson. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in attack hoax case 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z In his letter, Rev. Jesse Jackson wrote that he worried about Mr. Smollett’s safety in prison as a “well-known, nonviolent, Black, gay man with Jewish heritage.” Before Jussie Smollett Sentencing, His Supporters Ask for ‘Mercy’ 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z About 150 people including members of the Congressional Black Caucus, state and local elected officials, the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and other community leaders, were gathered in the East Room. Biden closes out Black History Month with White House event 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, having worked closely as a young man with Martin Luther King Jr., said Friday that he was worried about the current lack of political consensus on voting rights. King family to rally in Arizona for voting bills for MLK Day 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z By chance, the Tigers met the Rev. Jesse Jackson in the team hotel, where he jokingly admonished them to play defense and said “don’t let your legs start shaking like you never played basketball before.” For This College Basketball Team, It Pays to Hit the Road 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Carmen Bolden was scheduled to join Crump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson at a Friday news conference in Chicago to discuss Crump’s hiring and his efforts to investigate her son’s death. Mom of dead Illinois State student hires prominent attorney 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z During the trial, influential civil rights leaders including the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson appeared in the public gallery of the courtroom with members of Mr. Arbery’s family. Three men are found guilty of murder in Arbery shooting. 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z The Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III and the Rev. Jesse Jackson led a group of mostly Black ministers Thursday in a rally outside the Glynn County courthouse as trial testimony continued inside. Trial takeaways: Arbery’s killer testifies; pastors rally 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader and activist, told The Associated Press that it suggests “it’s open season on human rights demonstrators.” Black Americans see biased system in Rittenhouse verdict 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z As the Rev. Jesse Jackson sat in the courtroom Monday, Gough told the judge that civil rights icons had no reason to be there. Defense lawyer in Arbery slaying known for pushing limits 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z On a subsequent day, Gough asked the judge to eject Rev. Jesse Jackson from the public gallery, arguing that the presence of civil rights icons could sway the jury. Ahmaud Arbery trial: Travis McMichael admits Arbery didn't threaten him before raising his gun 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The protest garnered attention from Civil Rights Leaders, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Martine Luther King III, who joined the students in their protest earlier this month. Howard University caves to student demands after month long campus occupation: 'Everything we wanted' 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z As the crowd grew outside, the Rev. Jesse Jackson once again joined Arbery’s family in the courtroom. Black pastors rally outside trial over Arbery’s killing 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z But when the Rev. Jesse Jackson attended the trial on Monday, Gough reiterated his objection, emphasizing again his concern about “Black pastors.” Opinion | My skin color should not prevent me from attending the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s accused killers 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited the campus in early November to coach students and university leaders toward a solution. ‘We won’: Howard protesters reach deal with university and end month-long occupation 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z They argued that her emotional response could unfairly sway the jurors, and some took issue with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Black civil rights icon, joining Arbery’s family in court. Judge rejects mistrial request in Arbery case, calls defense lawyer’s comments ‘reprehensible’ 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson visited campus this week to coach students and administrators toward a resolution. Howard University president acknowledges housing issues in address to community 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from Howard University Hospital on Tuesday after sustaining an injury from a fall at the university Monday, his spokesman said. Rev. Jesse Jackson released from hospital after fall at Howard University 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Reverend Jesse Jackson stops by a demonstration outside the U.S. U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in hospital with injury 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson has said Day’s case looks similar to other racially motivated killings. Missing Illinois State University graduate student drowned: coroner 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Lewis started a Black film festival and ran media for the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential bid. The Original Black Media King 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of many who expressed sadness over Black’s passing, calling him “a tall tree in the civil rights forest.” Civil rights activist, historian Timuel Black dies at 102 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Jesse Jackson was hospitalized for gallbladder surgery followed by physical therapy for Parkinson’s. Jackson released from Chicago facility after COVID recovery 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z Frederic basically camped out at the hospital, watching as celebrities and community figures from Jesse Jackson to MC Hammer came to visit Shakur. Remembering Tupac: Las Vegas killing unsolved after 25 years 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Jacqueline Jackson to be released from hospital: The Rev. Jesse Jackson's wife will be released from a Chicago hospital where she has been treated for covid-19, her family said in a statement Friday. U.S. Navy declares five missing sailors dead after their helicopter crashes into Pacific Ocean 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson among voting rights protesters arrested in D.C. Voting rights protests: D.C. expected to host thousands amid delta variant concerns 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson said his wife didn’t get vaccinated because she has a “preexisting condition” they were worried about. Jesse Jackson: Doing ‘fairly well’ in hospital for COVID 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z A mentee of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jesse Jackson was crucial in guiding the modern civil rights movement on numerous issues, including voting rights. Jesse Jackson and wife remain under observation for COVID-19 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Clemente previously served as director of the watchdog organization Public Citizen's Congress Watch, and was issues director for the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 1988 presidential campaign. Our massively unfair tax system: How do the ultra-rich get away with it? 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z Representative Jesse Jackson Jr for misusing campaign funds and investigating banks for sanctions violations. Biden nominates top prosecutors, including one to oversee Jan. 6 riot cases 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to attend a ceremony to award Veteran American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson with the Legion of Honour at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 19, 2021. France's Macron targeted in project Pegasus spyware case - Le Monde 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Although many Baptists identify with the far-right White evangelical movement, some African-American Baptists are outspoken supporters of liberal and progressive causes — the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, for example. Why the Southern Baptist Convention finally rejected Trumpism 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson introduced the latter song, recalling it was Martin Luther King’s favorite and how the civil rights activist mentioned it moments before he was assassinated. Review: 'Summer of Soul': A rousing musical and cultural revolution, now finally seen 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z "The United States is not a democracy. It is moving toward democracy," former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. explained during our recent conversation in his Chicago home. Jesse Jackson Jr. warned us about democracy: It's hobbling, "on one broken leg, and drunk" 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and a number of civil rights leaders in the city, including Jesse Jackson, appeared at the news conference to denounce the sentiments allegedly expressed by Chwiesiuk, an officer for two years. Chicago officer charged in Jan. 6 riot wore a police sweatshirt to the Capitol, U.S. alleges 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson offered a prayer to dedicate the wall connected to the exterior brick of the church’s basement, the only original structure built before 1921 that withstood the burning of Greenwood. In Tulsa, solemn remembrances of a century-old race massacre by survivors and descendants 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z The activist Cornel West once described Obama as“a black mascot of Wall Street oligarchs,” while civil rights leader Jesse Jackson criticized him for “acting like he’s white.” The complex role of Kamala Harris amid India’s anguish 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Another veteran civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, is attending the funeral, as is Ben Crump, the lawyer representing the families of both Mr Wright and Mr Floyd. Daunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z As family members and civil rights leaders such as the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke, activists took to the street holding “Black Lives Matter” signs and chanting Floyd’s name. Floyd’s family members celebrate verdict, vow to fight on for racial justice 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z VC: I’m glad you mentioned Jesse Jackson, because I have often lamented our resistance to his idea of a Rainbow Coalition. The future of L.A. is here. Robin D.G. Kelley's radical imagination shows us the way 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z “We are relieved but not celebrating because the killing continues,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who traveled to Minneapolis for the verdict, said in a telephone interview. Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in Floyd’s death 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z At first Mr. Mondale was an obvious front-runner in a field of Democratic candidates in which Senator Gary Hart of Colorado and the Rev. Jesse Jackson also looked strong. Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President and Champion of Liberal Politics, Dies at 93 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z As the Rev. Jesse Jackson put it back in 1981 when confronted with resistance to court-ordered busing, “It ain’t the bus, it’s us.” Opinion | The media’s horse-race narratives are covering up the big issue of voter suppression 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Among the attendees was civil rights legend Jesse Jackson, a gifted orator who had made remarkable bids to become the first Black presidential nominee for a major party in 1984 and 1988. ‘This is environmental racism’ RDGK: And, of course, where does Jesse Jackson get the idea of the Rainbow Coalition? The future of L.A. is here. Robin D.G. Kelley's radical imagination shows us the way 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Among the attendees was civil rights legend Jesse Jackson, a gifted orator who had made remarkable runs as the first Black presidential nominee in 1984 and 1988. Environmental-justice activists keep fighting to stop pollution in U.S. communities of color 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z His harsh criticism of President Ronald Reagan, his appearance at a rally in 1984 for then-presidential candidate Jesse Jackson and other moves considered unusual for a sitting federal judge raised questions about his impartiality. US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Residents of Resurrection City elected Jesse Jackson as their mayor. The best way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory is to advance the work of economic justice 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z Another time, Limbaugh asked his audience, "Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?" while discussing the Black civil rights activist and politician. Lame Limbaugh obits: Mainstream media fawns over a toxic bigot who poisoned our politics 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z On Feb. 4, the former President awarded Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, an accolade that black activist Jesse Jackson had, in fact, been given in 2000. Rush Limbaugh's death causes Trump to break his Fox News fast 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z He drew strong criticism for his use of racial stereotypes on his show, including once claiming that all newspaper composite images of wanted criminals looked like civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson. Rush Limbaugh, provocative US radio host, dies aged 70 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z After receiving his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1987, Mr. Raskin coupled his love for the law with politics, working as general counsel for a nonprofit founded by Jesse Jackson. ‘No one better’: Dems bank on ‘relentless’ Raskin to sway Republicans on impeachment 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z In a magazine interview years later, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Parks considered moving to the back of the bus. Chicago grants Emmett Till’s South Side home landmark status 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z On the National Mall, Diana Ross and Jesse Jackson joined Scott-Heron and the R&B; singer before more than 100,000 people in support of the King holiday. How Stevie Wonder’s ‘Happy Birthday’ helped form US holiday 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z In another instance, while on a tirade about black civil rights activists, Limbaugh asked his audience, "Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?" Rush Limbaugh's death causes Trump to break his Fox News fast 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson once said that to run for president, you don’t need a fire in your belly; you need a volcano. The two sides of Joe Biden 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z And he had close ties to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who had rankled Jews by calling New York “Hymietown.” David Dinkins, New York’s First Black Mayor, Dies at 93 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z And the Rev. Jesse Jackson said at his 79th birthday celebration last month in Chicago that his wish was that people of color protect themselves from the virus by following public health protocols. Coronavirus vaccines face trust gap in Black and Latino communities, study finds 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z On domestic issues, the civil rights leader Jesse Jackson announced his first presidential run in 1984, bringing the progressive message of a cross-racial connection of poor Americans to the national stage. What Kamala Harris Learned About Power at Howard 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson called on professional athletes to discourage high-profile high school athletes from attending the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky in wake of the Breonna Taylor indictment decision. NFL, NBA, WNBA players should steer athletes away from Louisville, Kentucky amid Breonna Taylor case, Rev. Jesse Jackson says 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z My father had crossed party lines once before, in 1984, when Jesse Jackson ran for president. How the Black Vote Became a Monolith 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z However, in a debate with Michael Dukakis, Jesse Jackson, Al Gore and others at the Iowa State Fair, he rushed through the Kinnock passage in his closing statement and forgot to name its source. Neil Kinnock on Biden’s plagiarism 'scandal' and why he deserves to win: ‘Joe’s an honest guy' 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z In a private meeting Monday afternoon with 30 members of BLAK, a local activist group, the Rev. Jesse Jackson also urged them to avoid becoming a "prop" in Trump's visit. President Trump to visit Kenosha as local officials ask him to stay away 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z In a private meeting Monday afternoon with 30 members of BLAK, a local activist group, the Rev. Jesse Jackson also urged them to avoid becoming a “prop” in Trump’s visit. Trump to visit Kenosha, Wis., as local officials ask him to stay away 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Dukakis also had to ward off a primary challenge by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was vying to be the party’s first African American presidential nominee. Watch 40 years of Republican and Democratic convention speeches 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson lost his presidential primary runs in 1984 and 1988, but his strong showings won concessions in the Democratic Party platform. How the Black Vote Became a Monolith 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z “Jesse Jackson is a liar; Al Sharpton is a liar,” he thunders in the online sermons. BLM protesters target upstate New York church based on internet image of racism 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z Barack Obama’s election helped ensure Lewis’s national veneration since he, in contrast to Jesse Jackson, became the first Black president’s favorite living civil rights icon. John Lewis knew civil rights did not end with voting rights or Barack Obama | Peniel E Joseph 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z More recently, in the 1980s, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other civil rights leaders led a push toward the term “African American,” which they said was more dignified than “black.” Opinion | Why news organizations’ move to capitalize ‘Black’ is a win 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z Billy Crystal wore blackface while impersonating Sammy Davis Jr. in the 1980s, even while acting opposite civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who hosted the show in 1984. Analysis | Blackface has long been an issue in comedy. Look no further than ‘Saturday Night Live’ for proof. 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z African American leaders, notably the Rev. Jesse Jackson, marched with Chin’s anguished mother, seeking justice. Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson hosted a virtual town hall with Warren this month on the effects of the coronavirus. Warren’s outreach to black voters could help VP standing 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson was among those who arrived early to pay his respects at Floyd’s casket. For George Floyd, an emotional final farewell 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z “He provokes defiance, and defiance speaks volumes at a time we need a reconciling message,” said the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader. All four living ex-presidents draw a sharp contrast with Trump on systemic racism 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton also traveled to Minneapolis on Thursday, with Jackson speaking at a local Baptist church. US faith leaders wrestle twin traumas in protests, virus 2020-05-30T04:00:00Z Civil community leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, have claimed that the officers used excessive force in the arrest, demanding that the men involved face murder charges. Police chiefs across US condemn officers involved in George Floyd death 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z In a separate appearance in Minneapolis, the Rev. Jesse Jackson called for protesters to keep up their demonstrations in Minneapolis and other cities on behalf of Floyd. Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson call for murder charges against Minneapolis police officers 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z The LA Times reports other famous black figures impersonated by non-black actors include former President Barack Obama, civil-rights activist Jesse Jackson, Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray and musician Sammy Davis Jr. US TV host Jimmy Fallon 'sorry' for blackface skit 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z She has also suggested expanding early voting and voting by mail, winning praise from black leaders including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who endorsed her proposal. Klobuchar, amid Biden VP search, scrambles to fix relations with black community 2020-05-23T04:00:00Z Once referred to by the Rev. Jesse Jackson as “America’s Ethiopia,” Tunica County is at the northern end of the historically impoverished Mississippi Delta region. ‘Twilight Zone:’ Casino closings hurt Mississippi county 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson may be 78 and suffering from Parkinson’s disease, but he is still campaigning, calling on the Trump administration to prioritise high-risk groups for Covid-19 testing, including African Americans. First Thing: China is under the spotlight at the World Health Assembly 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z The Rev Jesse Jackson was born in the racially segregated south when Franklin Roosevelt occupied the White House and war raged in Europe. Jesse Jackson: 'The gated community does not protect you from the pandemic' 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z She has unveiled legislation to expand early voting and vote-by-mail that was backed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and she has partnered with Abrams to promote the bill. As Biden veep search ramps up, Harris and Klobuchar get a close look 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z "This peril is immediate and pressing," wrote veteran civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in an op-ed in March. Special treatment for Trump crony Paul Manafort denounced 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z “It’s America’s unfinished business -- we’re free, but not equal,” said civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. Michigan Governor Whitmer sets up coronavirus racial disparity task force 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z He served on the boards of several major corporations, including American Airlines, Daimler Chrysler and Rohm & Hass and backed the presidential bids of Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama, Black Enterprise wrote. Earl Graves Sr., founder of Black Enterprise magazine, dies 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Ahead of the Michigan primary, Sanders earned the endorsement of the Rev Jesse Jackson, in what those close to him said was a deeply meaningful moment. How Bernie Sanders went from frontrunner to the last-chance saloon 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Two top campaign officials spent hours working the phones late Saturday night to finalize a coveted new endorsement from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. In a week Sanders had to get right, he couldn’t grow support or change the story line 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z In Grand Rapids, Mr. Sanders accepted the endorsement of a man he called “one of the true heroes of modern America,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Where Sanders Is Falling Short 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z He did manage to secure the backing of Jesse Jackson, who said it was no time for centrist compromise. Bernie Sanders to take stage at Fox News Town Hall in Michigan on eve of pivotal primary 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z On Sunday, as he endorsed Mr. Sanders before thousands at a rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., the Rev. Jesse Jackson called for the next president to pick a black woman as vice president. Democrats Eye a Vice-Presidential Consolation Prize for Women 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z “Everything that Jesse Jackson said is what this campaign is about.” Jesse Jackson Endorses Bernie Sanders 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Sanders garnered his own endorsement on Sunday from the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader who is well known especially among older African Americans. On the trail: One-time rival Senator Kamala Harris endorses Biden 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Civil rights figure Jesse Jackson had shocked the country when he defeated Walter Mondale, the party's front-runner in 1984, in the South Carolina primary. When Bill Clinton was accused of racism during South Carolina primary 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z In 1988 support by southern African Americans helped Jesse Jackson win a swath of key southern states and propelled him to be the runner-up in the Democratic primary, behind Governor Michael Dukakis. How Bloomberg is wooing black voters despite his stop-and-frisk policy 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. -- as well as one involving Hillary Clinton's Benghazi-related emails. Who is Judge Amy Berman Jackson? 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z WGG is operated by Mr. Gilliard, a former union activist who said he had been a passionate supporter of Mr. Sanders since Mr. Sanders endorsed Jesse Jackson for president. Tom Steyer and Bernie Sanders Got Endorsements From Lawmakers on Their Campaigns’ Payrolls 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z This is the man who joked, "Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?" and called a 13-year-old Chelsea Clinton "the White House dog." State of the Union: Trump trolls the libs and defiles his office; Pelosi upstages him 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z "Jesse Jackson won South Carolina twice in '84 and '88, and he ran a good campaign," the former president told a reporter outside a South Carolina campaign stop. When Bill Clinton was accused of racism during South Carolina primary 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z After black leaders including Jesse Jackson objected, the campaign distanced itself from Mr. Patton. How People of Color Inside the Buttigieg Campaign Sought to Be Heard 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Jessie Jackson Jr. is the son of civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Who is Judge Amy Berman Jackson? 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 succeeded in bringing a message of systemic upheaval to black voters — winning 11 contests in 1988, including in Virginia and South Carolina. The Big Ask of Black Voters: Trust the Government 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Sanders was referring to a 1988 clip of himself expressing his support for Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign. Bernie Sanders in 1988: ‘A woman could be elected president of the United States’ 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z "Turns out Obama was no Jesse Jackson," concluded Hume. When Bill Clinton was accused of racism during South Carolina primary 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Since that report was published, a Twitter user shared a clip from 1988 of Sanders, who at the time was expressing his support for Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign. Video surfaces of Sanders saying 'a woman could be elected president,' contradicting CNN report 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Civil rights leaders such as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton led protests against Mr. Imus. Don Imus, talk-show host who turned bad behavior into big ratings, dies at 79 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z Civil rights leaders such as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton led protests against Imus. Don Imus, talk-show host who turned bad behavior into big ratings, dies at 79 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z “Jesse Jackson was raising $5 at a time in church basements,” Mike Lux, a longtime liberal organizer, recalled of the civil rights leader’s two White House bids in the 1980s. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders Have a Problem: Each Other 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z He organized the 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary and served as chairman of Jesse Jackson’s Democratic presidential campaign in 1984 and vice chairman four years later. Former Gary, Indiana, Mayor Richard Hatcher dead at 86 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z At the 1988 Democratic convention, delegates rejected a call for a Palestinian state but not before Chuck Schumer, then a congressman from Brooklyn, found himself subject to the ire of Jesse Jackson’s supporters. Trump/Netanyahu: Israel, America and the rise of authoritarianism-lite 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z Many conclude that black voters’ liberal preferences, carried over from economic and racially progressive policies of the civil rights movement and Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns of 1984 and 1988, led this shift. Perspective | Five myths about black voters 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Even though it didn’t matter, black voters came out during the Reagan years, even though they were disappointed by the native-son candidacy of Jesse Jackson. How Democratic Candidates Win the African-American Vote 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z Former President Bill Clinton and civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson are among those expected to attend. Funeral services to be held for Rep. John Conyers 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z One of his expatriate customers invited Smart-Cole to an event in Lagos where he met US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who then invited him to the US to attend a music festival in 1971. Capturing the heart of Nigeria - and Mandela's socks 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Conyers strongly backed the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination and was an early supporter of candidate Barack Obama, who was then a Democratic senator from Illinois. John Conyers Jr., long-serving congressman who co-founded Congressional Black Caucus, dies at 90 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z “The tidings were of redemption and reconciliation: The Rev. Jesse Jackson said that each man should leave the rally with the declaration, ‘I turned pain into power and promise.’” Newsletter: Elizabeth Warren in the spotlight 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z I remember even then thinking, “Actually, our whole family’s working for the Jesse Jackson campaign — and if you think he’s anti-Semitic, why are you working for the campaign?” Sarah Silverman defends Dave Chappelle and humor that offends: 'That's comedy. You overstep' 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Sharpton responded with a photo featuring himself, Trump, the Rev Jesse Jackson, and soul great James Brown at a 2006 conference, adding Trump told him at the time he “respects my work”. Obama, the Squad, Al Sharpton: all targets of Trump's racist attacks 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Sharpton responded to Trump's tweets with a photograph from 2006 showing the future president talking to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, James Brown and himself. Donald Trump lashes out at Al Sharpton as Baltimore controversy swirls: "Hates Whites & Cops!" 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Trump at NAN Convention 2006 telling James Brown and Jesse Jackson why he respects my work. Trump renews attack on Baltimore congressman Elijah Cummings – live 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Minutes after Trump's tweets, Sharpton responded, sharing a vintage photo of Trump with him, Jesse Jackson and James Brown. Trump blasts 'con man' Al Sharpton, as feud with Dems over Baltimore heats up 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson sent a personal appeal to President Trump last Friday, asking him to pardon the imprisoned former governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. Jesse Jackson urges Trump to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z As it happened, the Reverend Jesse Jackson had a seat nearby, and he switched to sit next to her. Kamala Harris Makes Her Case 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z "Trump at NAN Convention 2006 telling James Brown and Jesse Jackson why he respects my work," Sharpton wrote in his tweet. Donald Trump lashes out at Al Sharpton as Baltimore controversy swirls: "Hates Whites & Cops!" 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Civil rights activists who supported busing, such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, recalled watching Biden with fascination. What a lifeguarding job on the black side of Wilmington taught Joe Biden about race 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z "Trump at NAN Convention 2006 telling James Brown and Jesse Jackson why he respects my work. Different tune now," Sharpton tweeted. Trump blasts 'con man' Al Sharpton, as feud with Dems over Baltimore heats up 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z “Rod Blagojevich was a governor that cared for the people in the state of Illinois,” Jackson said in a letter that was co-signed by former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., his son. Jesse Jackson urges Trump to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, who joined the protests against the rerouting, called it “the ripest case of environmental racism I’ve seen in a long time.” We were already over 350ppm when I was born | Jamie Margolin 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z He walked into the dungeonlike steam room, and there, sitting naked, was activist and politician Jesse Jackson. Artist Rashid Johnson is preparing for two major museum shows on one leg 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z He spoke Tuesday at a convention for Rainbow PUSH, the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s civil rights organization. Buttigieg says black voters ‘need to see me in action’ 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z But as civil rights organizer Jesse Jackson noted in a recent interview, this is the same "states' rights" argument that was used to justify everything from slavery to Jim Crow laws. Kamala Harris is right about busing: It worked, and should be used to end segregation today 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z On Friday afternoon, Biden began a speech to the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s civil rights organization in Chicago by both praising and rebuking Harris. As Biden defends himself on civil rights, other Democratic candidates go after him 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He appeared at an event on Friday sponsored by the Rev. Jesse Jackson where Biden noted his “respect” for Harris and pledged to be a “president who stands against racism.” Moderate 2020 Dems test if Biden stumbles provide opening 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z He would return with copies of the French post-structuralist philosophers he was reading for school, and listen to the conversations of Armenian and Mexican businessmen, communists, judges — and Jesse Jackson. Artist Rashid Johnson is preparing for two major museum shows on one leg 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Biden was addressing the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the African-American advocacy group founded by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago. Biden defends civil-rights record after U.S. debate attack 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson said the combination of angry, emotional residents and national television cameras was “lethal.” Buttigieg enters biggest stage of career at pivotal moment 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z Harris drum-walked her way into a pre-convention rally, where Jesse Jackson stood off to the side of the stage, grinning like a proud uncle. The High Stakes for Kamala Harris in the South Carolina Primary 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Two days later, Jesse Jackson entered the fray: “We strongly support the movement to end gender apartheid at Augusta National Golf Club.” Inside the Cultish Dreamworld of Augusta National 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z They organized a Saturday protest outside the embassy, followed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson returning Sunday with spiritual leaders to host a vigil for peace. Activists removed from Venezuelan Embassy are released after federal court appearance on misdemeanor charge 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, clergy, elected officials and community activists held their own rally at the Chicago Temple in support of Foxx. Chicago protesters march against 'racist' police union, several arrested after obstructing traffic 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z The security workers – numbering more than 900, according to a union representative – have received support from Amazon employees in Minnesota who are organizing at a fulfillment center there, and from the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Amazon security workers hold May Day rally as contract is up for bid 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Kim Foxx, the Cook County state’s attorney, nearly six feet tall and dressed in a canary-yellow jacket, took the microphone at an April 6th gathering of the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. How the Jussie Smollett Case Threatens Kim Foxx’s Efforts to Reform Chicago Law Enforcement 2019-04-17T04:00:00Z In his Radar days, Mr. Burkle remained in the shadows, and Yusef Jackson, the son of the civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, was the magazine’s public face. Ron Burkle, Billionaire Investor, Is Said to Be in Talks to Buy National Enquirer 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson delivers food to activists occupying Venezuelan Embassy in D.C. Activists removed from Venezuelan Embassy are released after federal court appearance on misdemeanor charge 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z After Johnson’s death, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told the Chicago Tribune that Johnson’s lasting contribution was that he “put a human face on black people.” Johnson Publishing Company, the ex-publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines, files for bankruptcy 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z The rhetoric has grown so heated that the civil rights leader Jesse Jackson called on the candidates to hold a post-election unity event; both have agreed to do so. Chicago runoff election will produce city's first black female mayor 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson led a rally for Foxx Monday morning, telling a crowd of her supporters that “she’s done a good job and she’ll do a better job in the future.” Dueling rallies support and slam Chicago prosecutor 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z The Rev Jesse Jackson, who has long argued for reparations, told the Guardian: “If they deal with this, it can’t be superficial … It requires a serious study of history. It requires serious scientific study.” US briefing: New Zealand gun ban, Brexit delay and slavery reparations 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Clinton Brantley, a pastor at St Matthews church – one of the larger congregations in the area – is one of those who remembers the issue at the time Jesse Jackson ran in the 1980s. Reparations: Democrats renew debate over how to heal the legacy of slavery 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z The war on drugs had erupted, apartheid was raging, Jesse Jackson would soon make the campus a staging ground for his inaugural presidential bid. A political awakening: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris’ identity 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Booker and Brown, along with Clinton and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, marched with dozens of others Sunday afternoon to Edmund Pettus Bridge. On Selma anniversary, Booker calls for new fight for justice 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z Famous university alumni include the Rev. Jesse Jackson, current U.S. Aggie Pride! A&T football honored by North Carolina leaders 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z That election, Jesse Jackson later said, paved the way for him to seek the Democratic nomination for president in 1984. Blackface, other insensitivities ran rampant in ’80s culture 2019-02-10T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, the black civil rights leader, mounted a serious campaign for the Democratic nomination for president in 1984, the year Northam’s medical school yearbook was published. On Virginia’s rural Eastern Shore, Northam’s views of race took root 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z Protesters were constantly arrested, including Jesse Jackson’s daughter, Santita, who studied at Howard when Harris was there. A political awakening: How Howard University shaped Kamala Harris’ identity 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z “Jesse Jackson won South Carolina in ‘84 and ‘88,” the former president said. Booker and Harris on a collision course 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z That’s an expression Martin Luther King used — he credited Jesse Jackson — in the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike as he urged boycotts and other forms of economic coercion in support of the strikers. Redistribute the pain 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Visitors will view a video message from the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. about the connection between Motown and King. Motown Museum offers free child admission on King Day 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z “I wouldn’t turn back time,” said the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who twice sought the presidency in the same era that the political careers of Mr. McCain and Mr. Bush took flight. Bush and McCain Were Linked by a Fading Concept: Duty and Honor 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson summed up the 41st president’s record this way: “He was a fundamentally fair man. He didn’t block any door. He was never a demagogue on the question of race.” George H.W. Bush’s legacy on racial issues: It’s complicated 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson also attended the news conference at The Rock, a small church EJ Bradford attended in north Birmingham. Police refuse to release video of mall shooting of black man 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Bradford Jr was buried on Saturday at a funeral attended by the civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson. EJ Bradford killed by officer was shot three times in back side, autopsy reveals 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy for an African American man who was fatally shot by a police officer after a shooting at a crowded Alabama shopping mall. Alaska buildings were prepared to withstand quake 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy Saturday for an African American man shot to death by a police officer following a shooting at a crowded Alabama shopping mall. Jesse Jackson calls for justice in eulogy for ‘E.J.’ Bradford, a young black man mistakenly shot by police at Alabama mall 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z Bradford’s parents were accompanied to the funeral, at which the casket was open, by the Rev Jesse Jackson, a veteran of the civil rights movement. 'My child was a good child': EJ Bradford mourned after Alabama police shooting 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z “If Espy wins that race, it represents a huge breakthrough for America,” said the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate. Last US Senate race of midterms up for vote in Mississippi 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson was right when he preached this message thirty years ago, and his spiritual successors are right when they do so today. Jesse Jackson reminds us of the true meaning of Thanksgiving 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed that he had been receiving outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease. Today in History 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who had been troubleshooting election irregularities in the city that day, was at the precinct Tuesday to investigate. In Georgia, black voters see echoes of voter suppression 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson was there to greet her. Election Night loses its historic potential for African Americans after defeat in Florida governor’s race 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z After the verdict, an adviser to Rev. Jesse Jackson urged Emanuel, now a lame duck, not to take up renegotiating the police union contracts or the provisions of the city’s consent decree for policing reform. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in Illinois 2018-10-09T04:00:00Z Then Chen mentioned how, in 2014, Jesse Jackson had come to Silicon Valley and, in Chen’s words, said, “Oh, too many Asians.” The Rise and Fall of Affirmative Action 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson is 77. Today in History 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson called the verdict a “small sign of progress” in Chicago, which leads the nation’s largest cities in police-involved killings. Chicago verdict raises hope of police being held accountable 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z The Rev Jesse Jackson, who has attended much of the trial, called McDonald’s death a “legal lynching” and a symbol of systemic police violence against black men in the city. 'We've got to break the cycle': calls for justice as verdict looms in Laquan McDonald killing 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z The book includes an introduction by Jesse Jackson Jr., the son of the civil rights activist and former presidential candidate. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s mother is releasing of book of letters 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson showed up at the Chicago courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors rest in murder trial of white Chicago officer accused of shooting black teen 16 times 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z The incident sparked another social media storm on Monday when a cartoon was published in an Australian newspaper depicting Williams with exaggerated features, which civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson among others described as “racist”. Embattled umpire Ramos 'good' despite U.S. Open controversy 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z Critics included the US civil rights activists the Rev Jesse Jackson and Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jnr, as well as the National Association of Black Journalists. News Corp defiant after 'racist' Serena Williams cartoon sparks global furore 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z “This despicable cartoon tried and failed to diminish the greatness & grace of @serenawilliams. Racism in any form is unacceptable,” civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson tweeted on Monday. Australia paper defends Serena Williams cartoon despite outrage 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Condemnation of the cartoon has come from American civil rights activist the Rev Jesse Jackson, British author JK Rowling and numerous sports broadcasters, journalists and activists. 'Repugnant, racist': News Corp cartoon on Serena Williams condemned 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z The front row was occupied by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and primarily other black male pastors. For black women at church, it’s more than the Aretha eulogy 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z In pointing out the long lines to pay tribute to Franklin this week, the Rev. Jesse Jackson lamented that the lines to vote often aren’t nearly as long. At Franklin’s funeral, a call for respect for black America 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Or, as the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, “This is a celebration, but not a party.” Songs, prayers and pink Cadillacs mark Aretha Franklin’s homegoing 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z “You hear all this singing and don’t feel something, something wrong with you,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson said at one point in the service, which aired live on various television networks and was streamed online. Aretha Franklin's funeral was as churchy as she was 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Everyone paused, however, to cover speeches by former President Bill Clinton and Jesse Jackson. McCain, Franklin services challenge TV networks 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z US president Bill Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Sony Music's chief creative officer Clive Davis will be among the speakers. Stars and fans gather for Franklin funeral 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z Others who will likely weigh in on her social justice work include former Attorney General Eric Holder and the Rev. Al Sharpton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. William Barber. Aretha Franklin homegoing also celebration of black culture 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Joining Miss Bowser on the stage outside the diner were the Rev. Jesse Jackson, D.C. D.C. block party pays tribute to Ben’s Chili Bowl 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson likely would be the No. 2 guess, quickly followed by another preacher man — Al Sharpton. Rep. Jim Clyburn: ‘I’m ready’ to challenge Nancy Pelosi 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Those inside the church heard a tribute from the Rev Jesse Jackson, who spoke about Franklin's life and career in music. Date set for Aretha Franklin funeral 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z Civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson - who was Franklin's friend for over 60 years - told USA Today she helped pay for many civil rights tours and campaigns while King was alive. Aretha Franklin: The voice of civil rights 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson calls Dellums one of the most significant social justice figures of the last half century. Northern California’s first black congressman dies at 82 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z In a wide-ranging interview with The Times, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson criticized the Trump administration’s separation of migrant children from their parents or guardians under its “zero tolerance” immigration policy. Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson talks family separations, Trump and November elections 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Reverend Jesse Jackson responded to the news on Twitter, saying: "In memory of #EmmettTill and thousands of other black men, women & children lynched, we must finally pass anti-lynching law." Justice for Emmett Till: Jeff Sessions reopens historic lynching case 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z More criticism: Jesse Jackson calls for the disbarment of a San Bernardino County prosecutor who made offensive comments on social media. Essential California: Netflix's Emmy dominance 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson called for the disbarment of a prosecutor in the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office who wrote offensive social media comments. Jesse Jackson calls for the disbarment of San Bernardino County prosecutor who made offensive comments on social media 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Civil rights figure Rev Jesse Jackson called for anti-lynching laws on Twitter. US reopens Emmett Till murder case 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson called abortion “murder” and once told a black newspaper... Let’s Talk About the Black Abortion Rate 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z It would have been difficult to envision Jesse Jackson praising Bush in 1988, when he sought the Democratic nomination to challenge him. Analysis | The Daily 202: Trump’s confusion about Bush’s slogan illustrates his narrow view of the presidency 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z The legendary civil rights crusader the Rev Jesse Jackson was quoted in the Chicago Tribune saying, “Stopping traffic is less damaging than the shooting and the killing and the jailing.” Thousands of gun control supporters to march on Chicago highway 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson and William Barber, in separate statements, called Sessions’ use of biblical scripture incorrect. Black religious leaders criticize Sessions’ use of scripture 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Hundreds of activists, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, have been arrested so far. AP Explains: Poor People’s Campaign 1968 vs. 2018 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z So, the remainder of the backstory to this “U.S. senator” for D.C. and “U.S. representative” for D.C. thing is this: The same year Mrs. Norton was first elected, the Rev. Jesse Jackson was elected, too. Jesse Jackson’s gambit with D.C. statehood 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z He got his start in politics at age 14, working on Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign. Ben Jealous: Sanders-style Democrat gains traction in Clinton-loving Md. 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z It was the DLC themselves who were constantly trying to outmanoeuvre Jesse Jackson and what the DLC leader coyly called “constituency groups”. Forget Trump – populism is the cure, not the disease 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z He sought to address racial issues along with political ones — speakers included Alice Walker, Jesse Jackson and Marion Barry — but was frustrated that his customers remained mostly white. What Starbucks could learn from this Washington restaurateur about race at work 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z She also devoted time to liberal activism, including appearances at rallies for Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign. This week’s passages 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z She increasingly devoted her time to liberal activism, including appearances at rallies for Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign. Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in blockbuster ‘Superman,’ dies at 69 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People took issue with his comments. Bill Cosby Couldn’t Pull the Race Card—Unlike O.J. Simpson 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z And Jesse Jackson, widely described as a populist in 1988, was the leader of what he called the “rainbow coalition”. Forget Trump – populism is the cure, not the disease 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z Everyone associates me with Jesse Jackson, but actually James Brown is the person I consider most like a mentor. What New York Was Like in the Early ’80s — Hour by Hour 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z “She never stopped fighting. She never stopped serving,” civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Friday. South Africa bids farewell to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela 2018-04-14T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr. filed for divorce in late 2016 citing “irreconcilable differences.” Lawyers say Jesse Jackson Jr., wife reach divorce settlement 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Several large tech companies began releasing their workforce demographic data in recent years, partially in response to the Rev. Jesse Jackson traveling around the country to shareholder meetings and calling for transparency. Here’s how Seattle-area tech companies are chipping away at bias against women 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson did this when it came out that he fathered a child. Trump Denies Knowing of Any Hush Money Paid to Porn Actress 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, who was a young preacher and organizer and was with King that fateful day, stood in nearly the same spot on this half-century anniversary gripping the railing, and helping to lay a wreath. Bell tolls 39 times to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr's death 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z "If I see King again, I would like to give him a report card," said the Rev. Jesse Jackson, 76, the civil rights activist and one of the last remaining eyewitnesses to King's shooting. 50 years after King's death, struggles remain for African Americans in Memphis 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Contemporaries of King’s including the Rev. Jesse Jackson were also in attendance. The Latest: Admirers gather to commemorate final MLK speech 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist, saw the blood. How MLK's death affected a nation, as told by those who remember it 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z He met with his advisers, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said, and “talked himself out of the depression.” Witnesses forever changed by MLK’s final days 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z “Ministers, men were crying,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson said. Witnesses forever changed by King’s final days 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson still remembers the sound of the gunshot and the sight of blood. Jesse Jackson on Martin Luther King's assassination: 'It redefined America' 2018-03-31T04:00:00Z Grier attributed her pro-life sensitivity to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who preached that abortion was an act of genocide against minorities. The Democrats Abandon Catholics 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z If Jesse Jackson taught Mr. Sharpton how to organize, it was James Brown who taught him how to perform. Al Sharpton, Reconsidered 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z The resolution identified famous alumni, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, current U.S. North Carolina A&T’s undefeated team honored at legislature 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Jr. became a congressman at 30 and was often mentioned as a possible candidate for Chicago mayor until his name came up in the Blagojevich investigation. Years later, Blagojevich still creates trouble for Democrats 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The host then showed another clip from the interview, where Trump Jr touts his father’s photos with black celebrities like Jesse Jackson and the Rev Al Sharpton. Late-night hosts: 'People call Trump a racist, but only because of what he says and does' 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z He accompanied civil rights activist Jesse Jackson to Belgrade in 1999 on a successful mission that resulted in the release of three U.S. soldiers captured in military operations. Landrum Bolling, college president, peace activist and presidential go-between, dies at 104 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z “Is black identity so problematic that one is to be judged as ‘anti-Negro Negro’ for being critical of Baldwin or Jesse Jackson?” he told the New York Times in 1991. Julius Lester, whose literature explored African American life, dies at 78 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z Auto show organizers didn’t completely ignore the strange mix of push-heavy business news on a holiday about civil rights: on Monday evening, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at the auto show honoring Dr. King. The best, worst, and weirdest cars from the 2018 Detroit Auto Show 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Jackson, son of the civil rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, acknowledged he was the subject of a congressional ethics inquiry for his role in trying to succeed Obama in the Senate. Years later, Blagojevich still creates trouble for Democrats 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z The prisoners have dubbed their protest Operation Push, after civil rights leader Jesse Jackson’s 1970s campaign to improve economic conditions for African Americans. Florida prisoners plan Martin Luther King Day strike over 'slavery' 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says the halftime song at the College Football Championship game should be “We Shall Overcome.” The Latest: Protests urged for Trump Atlanta visit 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z Also on the list: Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced big changes and the first total solar eclipse to sweep coast-to-coast across the U.S. in 99 years. Long-overdue budget, eclipse among top Illinois 2017 stories 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z When Jesse Jackson was running for president in 1984 or 1988 he said he spoke to a young man selling drugs in LA. The Coast Guard’s ‘Floating Guantánamos’ 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z Clichés were easy to find — daily marches to government buildings; periodic confrontations with the police; charismatic leaders, such as a young Jesse Jackson. How a Photographer Illuminated the Plight of the 'Invisible Poor' 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson was in Detroit Monday to defend these players. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2017-10-02T04:00:00Z On Twitter, the civil rights leader Jesse Jackson noted Mr. Hefner’s contributions to the movement. Celebrities Remember Hugh Hefner for More Than Just the Articles 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z Bob Holsworth, a former dean at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, said the question reminds him of when Doug Wilder had to decide in 1989 whether to stump with Jesse Jackson. Analysis | The Daily 202: Gillespie keeps the door open to campaigning with Trump. Would it help or hurt in Virginia? 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Even before the confirmation from the family, Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime friend of Gregory’s, had memorialized him in a tweet: Dick Gregory, who rose from poverty to become a groundbreaking comedian and civil rights activist, dies at 84 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson led a delegation to Selma, Alabama, as a graduate student at Chicago Theological Seminary. Jesse Jackson keeps fighting for voter rights: “We now live under the rulebook of Jeff Sessions” 2017-08-19T04:00:00Z “A racist would not endorse Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaign in the ’80s twice. Trump Has Always Had Complicated Personal Relations With Blacks 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson noted that last weekend’s clashes were different than those that unfolded during the civil rights movement. Charlottesville violence revives painful past for minorities 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z Eighteen years ago, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson first launched a campaign to encourage the region’s tech companies to hire black and Latino workers. Segregated Valley: the ugly truth about Google and diversity in tech 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke after Rosenstein and criticized the president. Rosenstein: “mutual respect” needed for confidence in police 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson once explained that unity is only as good as the vision of unification. Staggering right-wing hypocrisy: America is not going to “come together” under GOP politics of division 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson, for example, remarked that Facebook Live is being used by people “as a platform to release their anger, their fears and their foolishness.” Why it’s important to understand social media’s dark history 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z In front of an audience including Tiger Woods, Whitney Houston, Jack Nicholson, Donald Trump and the Rev Jesse Jackson, the violence swirled as police tried to keep the two men apart. From the Vault: Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield in both ears 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson called out Facebook and Amazon “allies” on Tuesday for their lack of diversity in the board room. Jesse Jackson rips Facebook, Amazon ‘allies’ without one ‘person of color on their board’ 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Cannes Lions is no stranger to high-profile speakers, but even among the usual slew of big-name guests, Reverend Jesse Jackson’s name stands out. Reverend Jesse Jackson at Cannes Lions: 'Everybody has some genius' 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z House of Representatives for Illinois, and the son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr. Macau developer linked to Jesse Jackson Jr. in court filing 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z Brown’s list of possible witnesses includes many notable names, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Martin Luther King III, though there has been no indication yet whether they’ll testify. Former congresswoman’s fraud trial opening in Florida 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z And in 1988, President Ronald Reagan publicly cautioned presidential candidate Jesse Jackson against traveling to Moscow to seek the release of Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov. Opinion | Many think this law is obsolete. It could actually be a big problem for Trump. 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. William Barber each talked about how King’s fight for economic and racial equality and social justice is far from over. Rally in Memphis for equality on anniversary of MLK’s death 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Two aides and confidantes of King, Andrew Young and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, helped dedicate the marker Monday at Memphis International Airport. Historical marker dedicated to MLK at Memphis airport 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., according to court papers. Macau developer linked to Jesse Jackson Jr. in court filing 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson called this tragedy the “big bang” of the civil rights movement. The Image of Emmett Till 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z So says Jesse Jackson III, a nationally known researcher and clinical therapist who works with the Lima schools… Editorials from around Ohio 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois to end supervised release early. Judge: Jesse Jackson Jr. can end supervised release early 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z He would meet governors, poet Maya Angelou and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, among others. Road to redemption: Crack was ‘monster’ that man had to slay 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z Jackson, son the civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, was given a 2 ½-year prison sentence for spending $750,000 in campaign money on personal items. Lawyer for ex-Rep. Jackson seeks shorter supervision period 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z “I think it was a good symbolic gesture, but we need something of substance,” civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said of Trump’s museum visit, naming issues such as voting rights, unemployment and urban renewal. After delay and amid pressure, Trump denounces racism and anti-Semitism 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z Among those attending the unveiling was the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who helped bring King to Greenville. SC marker recalls workers who struck for fair wages in 1967 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z Jackson, the son of civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson, was given a 2 ½-year prison sentence for spending $750,000 in campaign money on personal items. Judge: Jesse Jackson Jr. can end supervised release early 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z The museum also has paeans to hope, personified in displays about such leaders as King, Stokeley Carmichael, Jesse Jackson and others. TRAVEL: Memphis and northern Mississippi show birth, maturing of the blues 2017-01-01T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson tells the newspaper that Gibson fought for social justice and to end segregation during the Civil Rights era. Longtime civil rights activist Lottie Gibson dies at age 86 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Cook County court records show that Jesse Jackson Jr. filed a petition for dissolution of marriage Monday citing “irreconcilable differences.” Jesse Jackson Jr. files for divorce from wife of 25 years 2016-12-12T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson was among those who played a significant role in Carson’s transformation. Illinois man transforms himself from drug dealer to minister 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z The track opened with the Reverend Jesse Jackson hollering: “I don’t know what this world is coming to!” Public Enemy – 10 of the best 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Despite often railing against the US, Obama chose to send a delegation – while actor Sean Penn and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson attended in a private capacity. Fidel Castro’s shrinking guest list and other controversial funerals 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a multiyear advocacy campaign, pushing Microsoft and its peers in Silicon Valley to look harder for talented employees and disclose more about the makeup of their workforce. Women’s share of Microsoft jobs drops again 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, confronted with rising opposition to school busing, famously observed: “It ain’t the bus, it’s us.” Spare me the euphemisms. White people made Trump president. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to a few hundred people in front of City Hall in Tallahassee, Florida, before they marched a block over to the county courthouse to vote early. Voters hear urgent plea from black pastors on final weekend 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to a crowd of a few hundred people gathered in front of City Hall in Tallahassee, Florida. Black pastors issue urgent plea to voters at Sunday services 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Then he flew to Chicago to meet with the editors of Ebony and Jet magazines, pillars of the black press, and Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader. Why Republicans Don’t Even Try to Win Cities Anymore 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson also made an appearance at the site. The Dakota Access pipeline protests explained: who, what and why 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Then he flew to Chicago to meet with the editors of Ebony and Jet magazines, pillars of the black media, and The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil-rights leader. Republicans have all but given up on winning over urban voters 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z New opponents, including an occasional celebrity such as Mark Ruffalo or the Rev. Jesse Jackson, keep arriving every day. Tribal members dig in for long fight at North Dakota pipeline site 2016-10-29T04:00:00Z In a statement issued late in the afternoon, Kirchmeier said he resented “outsiders,” including celebrities such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, supporting the protesters. Pepper spray, chaos as N.D. pipeline protesters cleared from private land 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson had compared Hawkins with Rosa Parks, while Franklin Graham, an evangelist and Billy Graham’s son, declared, “Shame on her!” The Professor Wore a Hijab in Solidarity — Then Lost Her Job 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z Bill Clinton watched from the front row, sitting alongside Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Colin Powell, the former secretary of state, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson sat nearby. Obama Says African-American Museum Will Tell of ‘Suffering and Delight’ 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z After Alexander was convicted, Jesse Jackson traveled to Jacksonville to ask Corey to intervene. Where the Death Penalty Still Lives 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z Other notable African American politicians are mentioned, including a large photo of Jesse Jackson’s presidential run in 1988. New museum captures sweep of the African American experience 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z While Carter had enough appeal that I voted for him, the Democratic Party was wracked with progressives making unbelievable demands with such firebrands as Jesse Jackson and an already radicalized Ted Kennedy. 50 Years of Electoral College Maps: How the U.S. Turned Red and Blue 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z "The value has been substantial," said Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and longtime CGI participant. Bill Clinton hosts last charity event amid election scrutiny 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z “The value has been substantial,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights activist and longtime CGI participant. Bill Clinton hosts last charity event amid election scrutiny 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z There was Apple’s party with Jesse Jackson and Donna Brazile, interim chair of the Democratic National Committee, on the guest list. Celebrations, unlikely friendships and a call to action at the annual CBC legislative conference 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z Arcelin's call was supported by prominent names such as the US pastor Jesse Jackson and basketball player "Magic" Johnson. The man stuffed and displayed like a wild animal - BBC News 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson walked through galleries chronicling African Americans’ enslavement, long struggle for freedom and achievements in culture, science, sport and politics. Triumph of truth: new museum upends 'great denial' of African American history 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Most memorably, he appeared to diminish Mr. Obama’s campaign by invoking the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s more quixotic bids in the 1980s. Bill Clinton, After a Year of Restraint, Unleashes an Impassioned Self-Defense 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Black America faces some unique challenges, but a look at some hard facts means Kaepernick, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and the others that point to modern oppression might need to look in the mirror instead. Colin Kaepernick a sad case 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Ellis is a natural storyteller, with a voice that mixes congestion and control in a manner reminiscent of Jesse Jackson’s. Making a Home for Black History 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z The lack of a complete video accounting of O’Neal’s shooting prompted allegations of a coverup from the Rev. Jesse Jackson and calls for a special prosecutor from an attorney for O’Neal’s family. Three Chicago officers may have violated policy in fatal shooting, police chief says 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson called it “a separate but unequal system” in a July 28 letter to the editor published in The New York Times. Editorials from around New England 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z At a Rainbow Coalition event sponsored by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Mr. Clinton likened her to the white supremacist David Duke. Mrs. Clinton v. Mr. Clinton 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson recently used a nearly identical expression to blame Mr. Trump for racial unrest roiling the country. Donald Trump ‘racist’ narrative fueled by immigration rhetoric, white supremacist stumbles 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Resounding speeches were given by the likes of the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Funeral for Alton Sterling Is an Expression of Grief and Anger 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z The visitation, attended by civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Mourners remember black man shot by police in Louisiana capital 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson, who similarly withheld an endorsement of the Democratic nominee when he ran for president in 1988, said he saw parallels with Sanders this year. Finally, Clinton and Sanders enter a political marriage. Will it work? 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, an aide to King who witnessed his assassination in 1968, defended today's activists. At King's church, advice on 21st century social activism 2016-07-10T04:00:00Z “I saw Jesse Jackson on Fox the other night calling police ‘racists’ without any facts. Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor, calls BLM protesters who ran from gunfire ‘hypocrites’ 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z There was a large public protest led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson. The Detroit Road Map for Puerto Rico 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z With apologies to anticipatory figures from Frederick Douglass to Jesse Jackson, a black President resided for decades in the realm of popular culture, a figment of the liberal imagination. Hillary Clinton’s Closeup 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z After the service yesterday, civil rights campaigner Rev Jesse Jackson said Ali’s most impressive accomplishment was to exercise “the proper use of fame”. Top Democrats join Clinton campaign | The daily briefing 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Boxing promoter Don King, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, were among those at the event. Muhammad Ali funeral: Tens of thousands to say farewell in Louisville - BBC News 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Johnson was the right man championing Ali's cause. Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Johnson was the right man championing Ali’s cause. Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson Sr., the civil rights activist, stood and spoke of Ali’s larger mission fighting discrimination. Prayer Service for Muhammad Ali Draws Thousands to Hometown Arena 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson harkened back to that victory at the Olympics in Rome, when he talked about the procession. 'From rejected to revered': thousands pay respects to Muhammad Ali 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z “When champions win, people carry them off the field on their shoulders,” said the Rev Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and a long-time friend. Muhammad Ali knew he had a job to do on this planet – inspire people 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z “He sacrificed the heart of his career and money and glory for his religious beliefs about a war he thought unnecessary and unjust,” the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, said in a statement. People of the world, famous and common, pay tribute to Muhammad Ali 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Is the fire still in the belly of the Rev. Jesse Jackson ? One-on-one with the Rev. Jesse Jackson 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z But it was a night of glamour and history as Coretta Scott King, Bill Cosby, Diana Ross, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Sidney Poitier turned out to honor Ali. Muhammad Ali, Titan of Boxing and the 20th Century, Dies at 74 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Jesse Jackson’s two presidential bids registered more black voters as Democrats; Howard Dean’s 2004 bid led to a successful four years atop a growing DNC. Why so many Sanders supporters don’t want to be Democrats 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z At that time, the Rev. Jesse Jackson described men-only membership as “gender apartheid,” and said, “The gender bigotry is as offensive as racial bigotry or religious bigotry.” The case for all-male golf clubs - Golf Digest 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z While Bill felt compelled to confront Sister Souljah—and less directly Jesse Jackson—to appeal to moderate voters, Hillary is more responsive to pressure from Black Lives Matter and the far left. I’m Voting Trump, Warts and All 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z Two decades after he ran for president, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, 74, is still shuttling across the country, speaking and registering people to vote. One-on-one with the Rev. Jesse Jackson 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z He called Obama’s record a “fairy tale” and compared his campaign to that of Jesse Jackson’s failed candidacy in 1984 and 1988. Beyoncé and Hillary Clinton: how two scorned women moved on 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Radio stations resisted his more socially conscious follow-up song, Am I Black Enough for You and Jesse Jackson was among those who objected to the explicit Let’s Make a Baby. Billy Paul, soul singer best known for Me and Mrs Jones, dies 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z In sum, it's not like trying to unify Jesse Jackson's supporters, who were strongly identifying as democrats, with the nominee. Can Clinton Feel the Bern? 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson praised Prince for fighting for the freedom of artists and for himself, recalling the rocker’s skirmishes with the recording industry. The Latest: Tributes to Prince spring up across the US 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Before it was over, the microphone passed to the Reverend Jesse Jackson. The Chicago Police, Race, and the Legacy of Bettie Jones 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z That’s a big issue for a company that is heavily issued by the black population of the US, and drew fire from the Rev Jesse Jackson, among others. Why are 'innovative' tech companies still struggling with diversity? 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z He infuriated blacks in 2008 when, after Senator Barack Obama appeared poised for a landslide victory in South Carolina, Mr. Clinton reminded the news media that Jesse Jackson had won the state’s Democratic primary twice. Bill Clinton Says He Regrets Showdown With Black Lives Matter Protesters 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z Planned protests include a rally at Chicago State University with civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson. The Latest: Chicago teachers want to ‘flex our muscles’ 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z Progressive activist Robert Borosage thinks Philadelphia could be like the Democratic convention in Atlanta in 1988, when he was an adviser to Jesse Jackson’s campaign. The Daily 202: The Democratic convention in Philadelphia could be messy too 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z In many ways, Sanders is the Jesse Jackson of young, mostly white, liberals, just as Jackson appealed to a young, mostly black left. What Bernie Sanders needs to learn from Jesse Jackson | Joy-Ann Reid 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Related: Jesse Jackson tells Apple boss Tim Cook: ‘we applaud your leadership’ The public, broadly, has a mistrust of government and are looking for somewhere to place their faith. Apple, Trump, the government: can anybody find me someone to trust? 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says in a statement that Reagan led a “full and fruitful life.” Illinois leaders reflect on passing of Nancy Reagan 2016-03-06T05:00:00Z In recent weeks Weaver has welcomed a stream of celebrities, activists and politicians to Flint, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, rap mogul Russell Simmons, actress Jada Pinkett-Smith and Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. Flint mayor inherited water crisis and intends to keep it in spotlight until fixed 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z In 1962, a group called the Hollywood Race Relations Bureau picketed the awards for similar reasons to the ones expressed by activists this year, and in the mid-1990s Jesse Jackson led another round of protests. What Chris Rock Got Wrong About the Oscars Diversity Debate 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z The proposal earned the support of civil rights groups and leaders, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, but Apple had characterized the measure as “unduly burdensome and not necessary,” Bloomberg reported. Apple Shareholders Reject Plan to Recruit Minorities for Top Positions 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z At an appearance Thursday in a packed basketball arena at the historically black Chicago State University, he was introduced by a series of African American supporters, including Jonathan Jackson, son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In South Carolina, will Clinton’s expected victory shift momentum? 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z "One of her assets is familiarity," said former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, who's not endorsing a candidate in the primary. Bernie Sanders was back in South Carolina on Friday, but not for long 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z But the CEO won praise during the meeting from the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Internet rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Shareholders Applaud Apple CEO in Fight With FBI 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z Added the Rev Jesse Jackson, an Apple stock owner for 15 years: “Where we stand in controversy is a measure of our character.” Jesse Jackson tells Apple boss Tim Cook: ‘we applaud your leadership’ 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z The article proclaimed the issue “a national disgrace” and generated protests at the time led by Jesse Jackson—but the film community circled the wagons and the protests died down. Here's How to See #OscarsSoWhite in Real Time on Sunday 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z In the 1980s, Eddie Murphy had a hilarious skit in which he explained how it was that Jesse Jackson, then running for president, had a plausible shot at winning the Democratic nomination. The Trumpkins’ Lament 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z The motion says it’s burdensome Jackson and the children are limited to monthly visits with his wife and unable to visit Chicago family, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Judge eases travel restrictions for ex-US Rep. Jackson 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Never mind that the rise of Bill Clinton’s corporate-aligned Democratic Leadership Council served to marginalize the forces represented by Jesse Jackson’s actual Rainbow Coalition within the party. Hillary Clinton’s cynical race appeals: The revenge of neoliberal identity politics 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z After Mr. Obama won South Carolina, Mr. Clinton seemed to diminish the victory as a matter of race, pointing to another black candidate, Jesse Jackson, who won the Democratic primary here in 1984. Bill Clinton makes nice with South Carolina blacks who ditched Hillary for Obama in 2008 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Democratic voters have a choice between a candidate who, in 1988, believed that Jesse Jackson was on the road to victory and one who, in 2008, believed that Barack Obama’s moment had not yet come. Clinton and Sanders Court Black Voters 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z “They get drunk . . . and go like: ‘Let’s vote for Jesse Jackson!’ The Trumpkins’ Lament 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Howard Dean in 2004 and Jesse Jackson twice in the 1980s used similar rhetoric to briefly exhilarate, then bitterly polarize, the party before their campaigns imploded. Democrats shouldn’t fear Sanders’s talk of revolution. Their party was built on it. 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Rev. Jesse Jackson, who ran for president in 1988 with Sanders’ endorsement, said in an interview that both Sanders and Clinton needed to focus more on policies important to the black community. How Bernie Sanders Vermont Career Could Hurt Him 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z And beyond—really, behind—all that, the desperate desire to win over white voters by declaring to the American electorate: We are not the Party of Jesse Jackson, we are not the Rainbow Coalition. The Clintons’ sordid race game: No one will say it, but the Clintons’ rise was premised on repudiating black voters 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z "You must have leaders. A movement without accountability or responsibility is not a sustainable model," I'm told by Jesse Jackson. Will 'Black Lives Matter' change America in an election year? - BBC News 2016-01-29T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson is among the activists and actors scheduled to attend the celebration Monday at First Baptist Church. Historic Virginia church to ring in Black History Month 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Jesse Jackson also organized protests against what he saw as Hollywood's insitutional racism. Should host Chris Rock step aside in protest over #OscarsSoWhite? 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z One of the people who read that article was Rev. Jesse Jackson. The Oscars Diversity Debate Used to Be a Joke 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Or the fact that Clinton’s real target in his Sister Souljah speech was Jesse Jackson, who was blind-sided and humiliated by Clinton’s tirade as he sat next to Clinton on the dais. The Clintons’ sordid race game: No one will say it, but the Clintons’ rise was premised on repudiating black voters 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z In Chicago, the Rev. Jesse Jackson held a breakfast drawing several elected officials. Events and demonstrations mark MLK Day in St. Louis, Chicago 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Exactly 20 years ago, Rev. Jesse Jackson led a high profile protest of the Oscars. #OscarsSoWhite backlash continues: Black stars call out Hollywood 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z An up-and-coming activist named Jesse Jackson made the boldest play yet: a threat to march into Cicero, a nearly 100% white suburb notorious for violent racism. When Martin Luther King Jr. took his fight into the North, and saw a new level of hatred 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z Visitors included the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist. Family of Chicago grandmother shot by police wants open investigation 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z The professor was flanked by Wheaton alumni, activists and religious clergy, including the Rev Jesse Jackson. Christian college moves to fire professor who said Muslims worship same god 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z Weeks later, on the day of the South Carolina primary, the former president dismissed Obama's expected victory by noting that Jesse Jackson, another African American candidate, carried the state in 1988. Like old times, Bill Clinton joins the campaign trail in New Hampshire 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z And Carson was quickly becoming a prominent figure in black America, drawing the praise of liberal civil rights activists such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton. Ben Carson: From inspiring to polarizing 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z He was Mr Hope and Change and nobody really saw that coming: certainly not in the candidacy of the much more angry Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988. The 10 best curveball US presidential candidates 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z Electoral betting would not make a comeback until 1988, when Jesse Jackson defied expectations to win Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary. Prediction 2016 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson also spoke, saying that while national media focuses on international terrorism, the frequent violence of Chicago’s streets is often ignored. As protesters keep vigil, Chicago police admit accidentally killing activist 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z Democratic leaders, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, have joined the mob. Rahm Emanuel’s brusqueness wins few allies in Chicago amid police brutality furor 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z The answer there may be that Jesse Jackson was on to something in 2005, when the Associated Press reported: Did Trump Miscalculate? 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, in a brief phone interview with Reuters, said the mayor was facing a "sea of distrust" with his constituents, in large part because of his handling of the McDonald shooting. Chicago mayor apologizes, protesters demand his resignation 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson said he hopes it would focus not only on the police department, but on Emanuel’s office and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. Chicago police probe announced; no charges in 2nd shooting 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson said he was pleased with the decision to investigate Chicago. Feds Will Investigate Chicago Police Department 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson said he was pleased with the decision to investigate Chicago. AP source: Justice Department to launch civil rights probe of Chicago police 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Civil right leader Rev. Jesse Jackson said he was pleased with the decision to investigate Chicago. Justice Department expected to announce probe of Chicago police 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he hopes the sight of protesters holding a disciplined and non-violent march will prompt the city to "dispense justice and fairness all across the city." The Latest: Chicago police review board leader resigns, mayor announces new appointment 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z Also on Friday, about 50 protesters, including civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, marched around City Hall demanding an independent investigation of the case. Restaurant video missing footage of Chicago police shooting 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Mr. Gordy related how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to his Detroit home along with Jesse Jackson as the Civil Rights era was heating up in America. Berry Gordy of Motown Records had Martin Luther King Jr. on payroll 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z A civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, urged an independent investigation led by a special prosecutor. Chicago police chief out, review launched over black teen's death 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z “It does very little if you change the head and you don’t change the heart and infrastructure,” said Rev. Jesse Jackson. Chicago police superintendent fired after Laquan McDonald video released 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Representatives Danny K. Davis and Bobby L. Rush marched in a blustery rain with a crowd that included a mix of ages and races. Chicago Protesters Take to Streets to Condemn Police Shooting 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z The march on Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" on the Black Friday shopping day was organized by activist-politician Jesse Jackson and several state elected officials. 'Black Friday' protest of police shooting planned in downtown Chicago 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z On Thursday, one of the march’s leaders, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, said no such acts were planned but they could happen. Laquan McDonald protesters look to disrupt Black Friday in Chicago 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z On Thursday, one of the march's leaders, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said no such acts were planned, but they could happen. Protest over Chicago teen's shooting by police officer set for city's famed shopping district 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z It is being organized by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other local activists. The Latest: Protest march planned along Michigan Avenue in Chicago amid Black Friday shopping 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z On Thanksgiving, Chicago was mostly quiet, but the Rev. Jesse Jackson and other prominent black leaders called for a large-scale protest on Friday in the Magnificent Mile shopping district near downtown. Chicago Protesters Take to Streets to Condemn Police Shooting 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z And the Rev. Jesse Jackson, two members of Congress and several religious and community leaders called for widespread protests and sweeping change to the police department. Black Leaders in Chicago Push for Investigation of Police Department 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said he hoped to see “massive” but peaceful protests. Chicago poised for new protests after Laquan McDonald video released 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z I’m thinking specifically of Jesse Jackson on the Democratic side. Donald Trump seen unlikely to win in Iowa despite poll numbers 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Four years later, when the Rev. Jesse Jackson was running in the state’s Democratic presidential primary, Mr. Valentine squeaked by another black rival for the congressional nomination, 52 percent to 48 percent. Tim Valentine, 89, 6-Term Democrat in Congress From North Carolina, Dies 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hosted in October 1984 after a failed bid to be the '84 Democratic nominee. Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton and other politicians who have made guest appearances on 'SNL' 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z It was akin to how many Black Lives Matter activists have turned their backs on the ways preferred by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton for more radical tactics in Ferguson and Baltimore. Margo Jefferson: 'It’s too easy to recount unhappy memories when you write about race' 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z His successor, Jesse Jackson Jr., finished serving a prison sentence for corruption in June. Gus Savage, firebrand congressman, dies at 90 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z The hot populist, the angry candidate — Jesse Jackson, Pat Robertson, Ross Perot — they may appeal to people and they may get some votes, but on caucus night it is oftentimes cooler heads that prevail.” Donald Trump seen unlikely to win in Iowa despite poll numbers 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Earlier Friday at a luncheon hosted by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Clinton spoke about the need to band together on criminal justice reform. Clinton event interrupted by 'Black Lives Matter' supporters 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Earlier on Friday, Clinton attended a luncheon with local and regional leaders of the African American clergy and was introduced by another civil rights hero, the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Black Lives Matter protest interrupts Clinton speech on criminal justice 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says a video that shows an officer pulling a female high school student from her desk and dragging her across a classroom is a “national disgrace.” The Latest: Parents speak out on officer’s arrest of student 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson says a video that shows an officer pulling a female high school student from her desk and dragging her across a classroom is a "national disgrace." The Latest: Lawsuit: Officer shown pulling student on video was accused of targeting blacks 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson emerged from the hospital and briefly spoke to reporters about the Odom's health. As Lamar Odom lingers in hospital, tourists descend on Nevada brothel 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z There's been no official word on Odom's condition, but the Rev. Jesse Jackson visited him Wednesday and said he's on life support. Authorities track Lamar Odom's $75,000 stay at Nevada brothel as he remains hospitalized 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a friend of Odom's, visited him on Wednesday and said he remained in a coma. Basketball star Lamar Odom on life support for second day as friends, family rally 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z |
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