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.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Congressman Bennie Thompson is remembering the life and legacy of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84 after a long-time battle with a severe ...

Longtime Xavier University President and civil rights pioneer Norman C. Francis died at age 94. He was a prominent figure in ...

There are some aspects of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s life that might have been forgotten. Here’s a look back at them.

I interacted with him, on and off, for 30 years. He was brilliant, at times electrifying, and at times confounding.

Celebration of Life services have been announced for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., including lying in state ...

The president appears to be tying the future of vital infrastructure, a public good, to the promotion of his name.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who recently died, did not just speak about justice; he took action and led by example to transform the ...

Today’s newsletter focuses on the connection between environmental justice, race and technology in the United States.

Norman C. Francis passed away and higher education lost a legendary leader. For nearly half a century, Francis served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Pioneering civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is being remembered in the wake of his death at age 84. Among those fondly remembering their connection with him, a Chicago barber who says he cut ...

The journey toward responsible AI is an operational necessity for ensuring equitable public services. As we saw in Detroit and Austin, ignoring governance doesn't speed up innovation—it leads to ...