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Reprinted from Essence.com The Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., is the first African-American man to be seriously considered for the Democratic nomination as president. Rev. Jackson's two presidential campaigns hit a milestone in U.S. politics: in 1984, his campaign registered over 1 million new voters, won 3.5 million votes and aided the Democrats in regaining control of the Senate in 1986. In 1988, his campaign registered over 2 million new voters and won 7 million votes. ESSENCE.com asked the civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Inc. to pen an "open letter to President Barack Obama." With the passion Jackson is known ... Read Full Story
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MSNBC's Contessa Brewer had an embarrassing slip-up Wednesday afternoon when she introduced Jesse Jackson by calling him Al Sharpton. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy I Bet Rev. Jesse Jackson was pissed about this! Read Full Story
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jessie, Obama has no nuts to cut off. Neither of you Liberals have the nuts to do anything but screw up everything you come in contact with. This would be real change we can believe in, I say go ahead Jessie! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JESSE JACKSON SAYS HE WANTS TO CUT OBAMA'S 'NUTS OUT' By CHARLES HURT, D.C. Bureau Chief Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama July 9, 2008 WASHINGTON - In a vulgar tirade caught on tape by Fox News, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said he wanted to "cut his [Barack Obama's] nuts out" and he accused the fellow Chicagoan of "talking down to black ... Read Full Story
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Days after the Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized for making negative comments about Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, rapper David Banner is weighing in on the controversy. Banner, who drew headlines during the Imus scandal for his scathing comments about Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, also rapped about Jackson on the track “So Special.”Rev. Jesse Jackson came under fire since making what he called “crude and hurtful” remarks about Obama on Sunday (July 6) after an interview with a Fox News correspondent. The former Democratic presidential contender, who was not aware that his microphone was still on while talking to UnitedHealth Group executive Dr. Reed ... Read Full Story
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Some of Michael Jackson's fans are so depressed that the King of Pop is dead that they have attempted to kill themselves. Reverend Jesse Jackson recorded a YouTube message urging grieving Michael Jackson fans not to commit suicide . MJ fans gathered and waiting for hours in long lines to pay tribute to the musical icon at the famed Apollo theater in Harlem . Rev. Jesse Jackson Message to Grieving Michael Jackson Fans . Gary Taylor, president and owner of MJJcommunity.com, said he understood the tragedies had mostly taken place outside of the UK but he believed one may have been British. "I know ... Read Full Story
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. held a church-style rally at Integrity Hall in Bond Hill Monday to urge people to get actively involved in fighting the foreclosure crisis.  
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Rev. Jesse Jackson came to the Piedmont this weekend to speak to students at North Carolina A State University. Jackson returned to his alma mater to speak to the School of Business and Economics about the importance of financial responsibility.  
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New York—In a stunning show of support for Rush Limbaugh, the National Football League™ has decided to sue Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson for $300 million in libel over his ousting in a bid to buy the St. Louis Rams. Sharpton and Jackson, who led the charge in spreading slanderous and libelous racist statements, are now going to have to pay for their thuggish tactics in agitating the mainstream media, the sports media and Americans in general...  
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During a segment on homelessness, Rev. Jesse Jackson was shown on the right side of the screen via satellite from NBC's Burbank studio, while Brewer was seen on the left side of the screen - introducing him to viewers as Rev. Al Sharpton. As she ...  
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ST. LOUIS The Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson attacked the bid by Rush Limbaugh to buy the St. Louis Rams on Monday, saying the conservative radio hosts track record on race should exclude him from owning an NFL team.  
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