Jesse Jackson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jesse Jackson
Occupation	Civil Rights Leader
Date Of Birth	Oct 8, 1941(1941-10-08)
Age	83
Birthplace	Greenville
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Libra

Jesse Jackson Biography

Jesse Jackson is one of the most popular and richest Civil Rights Leader who was born on October 8, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. American Civil rights advocate as well as a Baptist minister who ran in the race for Democratic Presidential nominations in 1988 and 1984. He was also an interim U.S. senator in District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997.

He was there with He was with Martin Luther King Jr. when the famed leader was assassinated. when the famed leader was killed.

His son, the former U.S. Representative for Illinois, His son, former U.S. Representative for Illinois, Jesse Jackson Jr., was charged with corruption in

2012. He also has two other sons named Jonathan and Yusef as well as two daughters named Santita and Jacqueline with wife, Jacqueline Brown whom he married in 1962. He had his sixth child, Ashley, after an affair with Karin Stanford in 1999., was charged with corruption in 2012. The father of two children named Jonathan and Yusef and two daughters with names Santita as well as Jacqueline with his wife, Jacqueline Brown whom he got married in 1962. The sixth of his children was born, Ashley following an affair Karin Stanford in

Jesse Jackson Net Worth

Jesse Jackson is one of the richest Civil Rights Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jesse Jackson 's net worth $9 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a member of a racially discriminated high school, where he was a student-athlete showing his talent in football and baseball.

He established Rainbow/PUSH in 1971 , and was active with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the 1960’s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jesse Jackson height 6 ft 3 in Jesse weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jesse Jackson Dating?

According to our records, Jesse Jackson married to Jacqueline L. Jackson. As of December 1, 2023, Jesse Jackson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jesse Ranked on the list of most popular Civil Rights Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jesse Jackson celebrates birthday on October 8 of every year.

What did Jesse Jackson do for the civil rights movement?

Jesse Jackson has been civil rights activist, presidential candidate, and international hostage negotiator. While a student at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical College in 1963, Jackson led protests to desegregate theaters and restaurants in Greensboro.

Did Jesse Jackson work with MLK?

In 1966, Jesse Jackson began to lead Operation Breadbasket, a Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) program in Chicago. Often seen as Martin Luther King’s protégé , Jackson quickly earned a place among King’s inner circle.

Who did Jesse Jackson run against for president?

Jackson was the first black candidate to win the nationwide Democratic youth vote among all Democratic primary voters, a significant national demographic, the voters aged 30 and below, beating Dukakis and the other candidates in this demographic.

What is Rev Jesse Jackson known for?

Jackson has been known for commanding public attention since he first started working for Martin Luther King Jr. In 1965 he participated in the Selma to Montgomery marches organized by James Bevel, King and other civil rights leaders in Alabama.

Is Jesse Jackson and Michael Jackson related?

Jackson is not related to the musical family ): “The suddenness of it all I am still in shock. It just hurts. It hurts.” Get push notifications with news, features and more.