URGENT UPDATE: Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, aged 84, has been hospitalized due to complications from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced just moments ago. This serious neurodegenerative condition had been under management for nearly a decade, but Jackson’s health has declined recently, prompting his admission for observation.
In a statement released by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, officials expressed that “the family appreciates all prayers at this time,” emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Jackson, who was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, had his PSP diagnosis confirmed in April 2023, further complicating his health journey.
Rev. Jackson is a pivotal figure in American civil rights history, having served as a protégé to the legendary Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and rising to prominence as one of the nation’s foremost civil rights activists. His legacy includes two presidential campaigns and the founding of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, which he led until stepping down in 2023.
As this story develops, the impact of Jackson’s health on the civil rights community and beyond is significant. Many are closely following updates, given Jackson’s enduring influence and the widespread admiration he commands.
What happens next remains uncertain, but the community is rallying in support of Jackson and his family. Stay tuned for more updates on this breaking news as we continue to monitor his condition and the response from the community.
