As the nation and the party he transformed turns to writing future chapters, Jesse Jackson's story of hope and endurance is ...

A protege of Martin Luther King Jr, Jackson built a career around working to politically organise and improve the lives of African-Americans, and became a national force during his two White House ...

Biden described Jackson as a “man of God and of the people,” crediting him with pushing the nation to confront its conscience ...

The Root Exclusive Series: Black History Month was established 100 years ago, in February 1926. To commemorate this momentous ...

The life and legacy of Harriet Josephine Terry, a Cornwall-born educator and founding member of the first Black sorority, was ...

"One of the greatest honors of my life was learning at his side," the Rev. Al Sharpton said. "He reminded me that faith ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson after he died early Tuesday ...

A life in pictures of Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, presidential candidate and longtime activist. He died ...

Gene P. Del Carmen's heartfelt novel follows a young girl whose identity & bravery spark an unexpected bond that ...

OPINION: As Washington stalls over how to respond to growing calls to abolish ICE, Kamala Harris is attempting to connect with Gen Z voters on key issues through a social ...

Doug Emhoff may have committed a major birthday faux pax during Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, but he made sure ...