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Capitol Police Arrest Jesse Jackson At Filibuster Protest

Capitol Police included the 79-year-old Rev. Jesse Jackson among the 20 people it detained and arrested for protesting against the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.25.21
R. Kelly Bond Hearing Held In Sexual Assault Case

Kim Foxx Responds To Police Union's Accusations

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx refused the Chicago police union and white police chiefs' call to resign.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Calls For Justice At EJ Bradford Funeral

The Rev. Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy at the funeral service in Birmingham, Alabama of Emantic “EJ” Bradford, Jr.
by nigelroberts1
12.02.18
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Farrakhan Cropped Out Of Images For Aretha's Funeral

Farrakhan was on stage with Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.
by NewsOne Staff
09.05.18
NAN 25th Anniversary National Convention

Rev. Al Sharpton Responds To Donald Trump Jr.

The civil rights leader responded in a video.
by NewsOne Staff
02.07.18
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: Jesse L. Jackson Jr. was sentenced

Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. Admits To Other Possible…

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. reportedly admitted to other possible crimes committed by him and others as well as offered…
by Clarissa Hamlin
04.17.17
Residents And Activists Hold Anti-Violence March After Deadly Year In Chicago

Trump Tweets Vow To End Chicago's 'Carnage'

Trump threatens to send the Feds to Chicago to end the 'carnage' from violence. City officials welcomed the assistance.
by nigelroberts1
01.25.17
Hillary Clinton Holds Get Out The Vote Rally With Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi

Should Obama Pardon Clinton?

The Rev. Jesse Jackson recently called for President Obama to issue a blanket pardon to Hillary Clinton before he leaves…
by Angela Bronner Helm
11.20.16
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Bet You Didn't Know These Politicians Went To…

Historically Black Colleges are great institutions that have served as safe havens for our favorite actors, singers, and moguls (looking…
by Desire Thompson
04.17.21
NewsOne Top 5: 100 Black Men Help Launch The New School Year, Roland Martin To Interview Min. Min. Louis Farrakhan

NewsOne Top 5: 100 Black Men Help Launch…

NewsOne’s Top 5 takes a quick look at the trending stories you’re talking about: A Little Positivity: One Hundred Black Men…
by Kenon White
03.15.18
The 16th Annual Wall Street Project Gala Fundraising Reception

NEWS ROUNDUP: CBC Releases Statement On Passing Of…

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s mother, Helen Burns Jackson, passed away Monday. Since the news of her death, Jackson and his family…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.15

Civil Rights Groups Meet With Sony Execs In…

  The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition held a meeting Thursday with Sony executives, including company co-chair Amy Pascal, discussing possible…
by Hannington Dia
01.29.15
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Check These Tweets From The Brothersphere…

In light of what’s been going on this summer with Black men’s survival being threatened in this country and our…
by Madison J. Gray
06.19.19
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Ferguson Raises Questions Around Traditional, Social Media Activism

The Black community is, in large part, coming together to speak out against the tragedy of Michael Brown’s death in…
by donovan819
03.15.18
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Ferguson Protester To Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘We Don’t…

Activist Rev. Jesse Jackson had an unpleasant encounter with a few Ferguson protesters who told the civil rights leader that…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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How Diverse Is Google? We’ll Soon Find Out

Tech giant Google has long resisted transparency when it comes to talking about the diversity in its offices. The company…
by NewsOne Now
05.15.14
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Jesse Jackson, Sr. Confirms Son Put In Solitary…

Jesse Jackson, Sr. spoke with Roland Martin Tuesday and confirmed reports that his son was placed in solitary confinement recently…
by NewsOne Now
04.17.21
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Ohio Needs 385,264 Signatures To Protect Votes In…

The saying is, “As goes Ohio, so goes the election.” The Buckeye State has proven to be a critical swing…
by NewsOne Now
04.17.21
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Sharpton Says ‘Stand Your Ground’ Started in Fla.,…

Al Sharpton and the National Action Network  led a march Monday from the Tallahassee Leon Country Civic Center to the…
by NewsOne Now
04.17.21
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In Case You Missed It: Rainbow PUSH Coalition…

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition held their 17th annual Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project Economic Summit, featuring the Rev. Jesse Jackson,…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21
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