REV. JESSE JACKSON

A seat famous for its political importance to African Americans has a rare situation where there's no incumbent on the ballot.

Three men were convicted of murder Wednesday in the February 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.

Several dozen people gathered below the wind-whipped Wisconsin flag at Kenosha’s Civic Center Park and warmed up with chants for justice before taking to the streets in protest of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

As the trial enters its second full week, a defense attorney objected to Jackson being in court, saying the presence of a civil rights icon could influence the jury.

A judge is denying requests to declare a mistrial in the case of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will be choosing governors, and there are closely-watched contests in New York City, Buffalo and Minneapolis.

Rev. Jesse Jackson was discharged from a rehab hospital Wednesday after receiving successful treatment for Covid-19 and Parkinson's disease.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he's “doing fairly well” and receiving good care for COVID-19 at Chicago hospital.

Jesse Jackson, and his wife, Jacqueline, remained under doctors’ observation Sunday at a Chicago hospital and were “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19, their son told The Associated Press. Physicians were “carefully monitoring their condition” because of their ages, Jonathan Jackson, one of the couple’s five children, said in a statement. “Both are resting comfortably and are responding positively to their treatments,” Jonathan Jackson said. We will continue to update you on a regular basis,” Jonathan Jackson said. Martin Luther King, he was crucial in guiding the modern civil rights movement on numerous issues, including voting rights.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, and his wife, Jacqueline, remain under doctors’ observation at a Chicago hospital and are “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19.

Jesse Jackson was vaccinated against the virus and received his first dose in January during a publicized event. Latest COVID-19 news.

The civil rights leader, who is vaccinated against the virus, has advocated for COVID-19 vaccines for Black people. Despite having been diagnosed for Parkinson's disease, Jackson has remained active.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 79, and his wife, Jacqueline, 77, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was among several dozen people arrested for refusing to leave the Phoenix office of Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.

Rev. Jesse Jackson and Bishop William Barber were among a group of civil rights leaders arrested outside the Senate during a protest calling for the filibuster's abolition on Wednesday.Driving the news: The demonstration also called on senators to pass a sweeping voting rights bill that was blocked in the Senate on Tuesday, which was co-sponsored by every Democratic senator except for Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Jackson a

"I wanted to be a witness," Bishop Thomas Masters said. "I wanted to feel what it's like to be in the neighborhood, to talk to the locals."

Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday, Feb. 7. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday. Jackson's longtime spokesman Frank Watkins confirmed Sunday it was gallbladder surgery. Jackson is continuing his civil rights and organizational work and is in high spirits,” the organization's statement said. Martin Luther King, Jackson was key in guiding the modern civil rights movement on numerous issues, including voting rights.

The Oscar-nominated film King: A Filmed Record Montgomery to Memphis will also be screened (185 minutes with intermission). A one-mile walk around Comerica Park will start in front of the Tiger Statue.Hosted by Rev. Jesse Jackson, four individuals will be awarded for furthering the legacy of King. There will also be artistic and musical tributes, and remarks by several elected officials.Breakfast is followed by keynote speaker Earl Lewis Ph.D. Then, the local chapter of Veterans for Peace will discuss Kings views on war and militarism.The theatre offers a free showing of the 2014 filmto the public.The film begins at 7 p.m.; 603 E. Liberty St.; 734-668-8397;After a short program in the morning, participants will volunteer on and off site.

DETROIT Andre Drummond had 25 points and 20 rebounds, Bruce Brown added career highs of 22 points and seven assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-109 on Saturday night. Drummond had at least 20 points and 20 rebounds for the third straight game and fourth time in seven games this season. Kyrie Irving had his first triple-double with Brooklyn with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. In three games against Brooklyn last season, Drummond averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game. All-Star Blake Griffin has missed all seven games with lingering soreness in his left knee and hamstring.

Rev. Jesse Jackson talks with CBSN's Josh Elliot about Muhammad Ali's life and career, and how he was willing to risk everything for what he thought was right.

For the first time in over 50 years, the Confederate battle flag will not appear on the capitol grounds in South Carolina. Native South Carolinian and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to CBSN about the flag's removal.