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Family Statement on the Updated Condition of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

November 17, 2025

The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. has issued a statement correcting misleading media coverage about his health status.

Who is affected

  • Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. (patient receiving treatment)
  • The Jackson family, including son Yusef Jackson
  • Medical team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Rainbow PUSH Coalition organization
  • 2,000 churches called upon to participate in the food basket initiative
  • Community members and supporters offering prayers and messages

What action is being taken

  • Reverend Jackson is receiving treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for progressive supranuclear palsy
  • Physicians are managing his neurological condition
  • Reverend Jackson is calling for 2,000 churches to prepare 2,000 food baskets to prevent malnutrition during the holiday season
  • Yusef D. Jackson is leading the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's ongoing mission

Why it matters

  • This matters because it corrects false information about a prominent civil rights leader's health condition that could cause unnecessary public alarm and confusion. Reverend Jackson's continued engagement in social justice work, even while managing a serious neurological disorder, demonstrates his ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity and community needs. The clarification also helps maintain public trust and ensures supporters have accurate information about his medical status.

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle

Family Statement on the Updated Condition of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.