During a visit to Zimbabwe in 1989, Jesse Jackson was walking down the dirt trail leading to Victoria Falls when a group of three African men hunkered in the shade of a scrubby tree stood up to point ...

The late Jesse Jackson twice sought the Democratic nomination for president – and though he fell short in 1984 and 1988, his insurgent campaigns reshaped American politics and laid the groundwork for ...

Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, a civil rights legend, passed away, mourning by leaders including Barack Obama, who honoured his lifelong service and legacy.

In finding words about the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton said that “he trusted me with responsibility and saw something in me.” ...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson left an indelible mark on American history, but for many in South Carolina, his impact is deeply personal.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt appeared to be in disbelief on Wednesday when CBS News White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe asked for examples of when President Donald Trump had been ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less than two ...

It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to spend as much time as possible with the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of the country's most influential leaders, has died at 84. The founder and long-time leader of the Rainbow-Push Coalition ran for president twice and inspired millions.

When the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his second presidential bid in 1988 in Pittsburgh, he saw the campaign as a chance for ...

One race equity expert called the president's remarks "petty, unpresidential and disrespectful to Jackson’s legacy." ...

Both men sought the presidency. They came from different backgrounds, held different goals, and had radically different ...