Did Jesse Jackson's family bar Obama from funeral? Here's the truth

With the exception of a brief rift in 2008, the two publicly maintained mutual respect. A family representative told Snopes the rumor was false.

From mom-and-pops to Goldman Sachs, Jesse Jackson’s vision for American business sparked a revolution

The civil rights leader, whose dealmaking skills pushed Wall Street to invest in minority-owned businesses, died on Tuesday.

Governor Stein orders flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Actor Eric Dane died of complications from ALS. At an Olympics where so many others have crumbled under the pressure, Liu literally laughed in pressure's face. The Warriors' star is about to become ineligible for the NBA's regular-season awards.

Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84: Georgia leaders, Atlanta officials reflect on civil rights giant's legacy

From Sen. Raphael Warnock to Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia officials and former Atlanta mayors remember Jesse Jackson as a global freedom fighter.

Jesse Jackson's 1988 presidential run inspired generations to carry his message

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's two presidential runs and his life of activism inspired leaders across generations

When Jesse Jackson Met Ronald Reagan

The passing of the Rev. Jesse Jackson brings to my mind a meeting between him and Ronald Reagan during the 1980 presidential campaign. It might have been a lost opportunity.

Statement of Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on the Death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The following is the statement of attorney Jeffery