Jesse Jackson Biography

Jesse Jackson is a famous American Civil rights leader, Baptist minister, who was born on Oct 08, 1941 in South Carolina, United States. Find Jesse Jackson age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Jesse Jackson’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Jesse Jackson

Jesse Louis Jackson is an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. The Jesse Jackson biography shows that he started as a young protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement, founded the Rainbow/PUSH organization, and became a prominent leader for over seven decades.

He ran for president in 1984 and 1988, hosted Both Sides with Jesse Jackson on CNN from 1992 to 2000, and served as a shadow delegate and senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. Jackson is the father of U.S. Representatives Jesse Jackson Jr. and Jonathan Jackson.

Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

On November 13, 2025, Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago after experiencing a high pulse and a “rattle in his chest.” His Rainbow PUSH Coalition stated he is under observation for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), which he has been managing for over a decade.

Previously, in September 2008, Jesse Jackson hospitalized in the Northwestern Memorial Hospital for dehydration and stomach pains diagnosed as viral gastroenteritis. He was admitted there again in August 2021 with his wife due to COVID 19. During that, his wife was in the ICU while he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility.

Jesse Jackson Health

The Jesse Jackson health history shows a long-term struggle with neurodegenerative conditions. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in November 2017, which in April 2025 was updated to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He has managed this rare condition for over a decade. Jesse Jackson health history also includes viral gastroenteritis in 2008 and COVID 19 in 2021.

Jesse Jackson Net Worth

Jesse Jackson net worth is estimated to be $4 million. However, it is not confirmed. He earned annually $120,000 from the four organizations he controlled. He also received $5,000 per week from CNN for his show Both Sides with Jesse Jackson. His organizations spent $614,000 on travel the previous year, but he was reimbursed $450,000 by the Democratic National Committee.

According to a 1987 report, his wife, Jacqueline, held most family assets, valued at $400,000–$600,000 at the time, equivalent to about $1.2–$1.7 million today. The Jesse Jackson net worth reflects decades of activism, leadership of Rainbow/PUSH, and political involvement.

Jesse Jackson Children

Jesse Jackson children include 2 daughters and 3 sons. The Jesse Jackson children are Santita (born 1963), Jesse Jr. (born 1965), Jonathan Luther (born 1966), Yusef DuBois (born 1970), and Jacqueline Lavinia (born 1975). Santita is a singer and political commentator, Jesse Jr. served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois’s 2nd congressional district until 2012, and Jonathan is currently a U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 1st district. The Jesse Jackson children have followed in his footsteps in activism, politics, and public service.

Jesse Jackson Wife

Jesse Jackson wife is Jacqueline Lavinia Brown (née Davis), also known as Jackie. They got married on December 31, 1962. Jesse Jackson wife was born in 1944 and is an American author and peace activist. She has played a key role in managing family affairs and assets and has largely remained private, described as elusive by the Los Angeles Times.

Jesse Jackson Age

Jesse Jackson age is 84 Years old. He was born on October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina. Jesse Jackson age does not only reflect his achievements but also his increasing health issues. His successful career is a result of seven decades of hard work.