In an open letter, Rev. Jesse Jackson revealed that he has Parkinson’s Disease. In the released letter, Jackson said: Dear Friends and Supporters, On July 17, 1960, I was arrested, along with seven other college students, for advocating for the right to use a public library in my hometown of Greenville, S.C. I remember it […]

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Roland Martin and Rev. Jackson discuss the challenges facing Black America under a Trump presidency.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now via phone to discuss the Emanuel AME massacre that claimed the lives of nine worshipers.…

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It has ben 32 years since Chicago had a mayor of African decent. Harold Washington was elected in 1983 and passed away while in office…

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A constellation of stars from the holy and secular world came out to pay homage to the supremely talented gospel giant Andraé  Crouch, who was laid…

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Intel CEO, Brian Krzanich announced on Tuesday his company’s plan to invest $300 million to improve diversity in the technology industry. The move comes after a…

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A group of African American pastors in Chicago fed up with Democrats in Illinois who did not do what they promised to do as it relates to education…

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Liberian national, Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person to be diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus in the United States died on Wednesday at Texas…

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On Tuesday, Rev. Jesse Jackson appeared on “NewsOne Now” to explain how the people of Ferguson should move forward in their fight for justice, social, economic…

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With more than 80 people shot and at least 14 of them fatally wounded during the 4th of July weekend, we ask the question what can…