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Martin Luther King Jr. Jesse Jackson Rev. Jesse Jackson John Lewis Claudette Colvin Jesse L. Jackson Medgar Evers Martin Luther King Reverend Jesse Jackson Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Yusef D. Jackson Named President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition

The move cements a family-endorsed succession focused on voter engagement, economic justice, unity.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Rebukes Obama, Biden and Clinton Over Political Tone at Father’s Memorial

Obama Warns of Threats to U.S. Democratic Norms at Jackson Memorial as White House Rebukes Him

Jesse Jackson Lies in State at South Carolina Capitol as Mourners Line Up to Pay Respects

Thousands Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago as Multi-City Farewell Moves to South Carolina

Public Farewells for Jesse Jackson Begin in Chicago, With Multi‑City Honors Ahead

Jesse Jackson Memorial Plans Expand as House Speaker Rejects Capitol Honor

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, Civil-Rights Leader and Two-Time Presidential Contender, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, Civil-Rights Leader and Political Trailblazer, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, Pivotal U.S. Civil-Rights Leader, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, Civil-Rights Leader and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, U.S. Civil-Rights Leader, Dies at 84

Jesse Jackson, Civil-Rights Leader and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84

Park Service Pulled Evers Home Brochures as Reported Edits Would Drop 'Racist' Label

Transit Agencies Mark Rosa Parks’ Birthday With Free Rides on Transit Equity Day

Springsteen Premieres 'Streets of Minneapolis' Live at Benefit Concert

Nike and LeBron Face Backlash Over MLK-Inspired LeBron 23 Tied to Lorraine Motel

Claudette Colvin, Pioneering Catalyst of Bus Desegregation, Dies at 86

Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Pioneer Who Refused a Bus Seat at 15, Dies at 86