Jesse Jackson was an American civil rights activist, politician, and ordained Baptist minister. He was a member of the Democratic Party and one of the most prominent civil rights leaders of the 20th and 21st centuries. He also hosted “Both Sides with Jesse Jackson” on CNN from 1992 to 2000.
Jesse Jackson Biography
| Full Name | Jesse Louis Burns |
| Nickname | Jesse Jackson |
| Profession | Activist, politician |
| Date of Birth | 8 October 1941 |
| Age | 84 years old (at the time of death in 2026) |
| Birth Place | Greenville, South Carolina, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Sterling High School, Greenville, |
| College | University of Illinois North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree in sociology in 1964 Master of Divinity degree in 2000 |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Date of Death | 17 February 2026 |
| Place of death | Update soon |
| Cause of Death | Not revealed yet |
Jesse Jackson Age
Jesse Jackson was born on 8 October 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. He was 84 years old at the time of his death in 2026, and her zodiac sign was Libra.
Jesse Jackson’s Wife, Children
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Jacqueline Brown (m. 1962) |
| Children | Six – including; Santita, Jesse Jr., and Jonathan |
Jesse Jackson Family
| Father’s Name | Noah Louis Robinson Step-father – Charles Henry Jackson |
| Mother’s Name | Helen Burns |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Political Career
| Beginning | He started working as activist after graduation |
| Political Party | Democratic party |
| January 1991 to January 1997 | United States Shadow Senator from the District of Columbia |
Jesse Jackson Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 191 cm In meters – 1.91 m In feet & inches – 6’3” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 103 kg In pounds – 227 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Jesse Jackson Net Worth
At the time of death in 2026, American activist and politician Jesse Jackson had a net worth of $4 million. In 2001, Jackson reported a $120,000 annual salary from four organizations and $5,000 weekly from CNN for his show.
| Net Worth (approx) | $4 million (at the time of death in 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | $120,000 (annual as of 2001) |
| Income Source | Salary, investment, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Jesse Jackson
- Jesse Jackson was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, to Helen Burns and Noah Louis Robinson.
- One year after his birth, his mother married Charles Henry Jackson.
- Jesse took his stepfather’s surname and maintained a close relationship with him as he grew up.
- He attended Sterling High School in Greenville, where he was elected student class president.
- After 10th grade, he earned letters in basketball, football, and baseball.
- After his second semester at the predominantly white college, he was transferred to North Carolina A&T.
- At A&T, Jackson played quarterback and was elected student body president.
- He was ordained a minister in 1968 and was awarded a Master of Divinity degree by Chicago Theological Seminary in 2000.
- In 1960, he was a part of the “Greenville Eight,” a group of Black students who staged a sit-in at the whites-only Greenville Public Library.
- In 1971, he founded his own organization, People United to Save Humanity (PUSH).
- Running against Walter Mondale and Gary Hart, he became only the second African American to mount a serious campaign.
- He late become an influential voice within the Democratic Party supporting Bill Clinton’s presidential bid in 1992
- Jesse Jackson endorsed Barack Obama’s historic 2008 campaign.
- Later he supported Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Bernie Sanders in 2020.
- Jesse Jackson was married to Jacqueline Brown in 1962, and the couple has six children together.
- In November 2017, Jackson announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
- Jesse Jackson died on 17 February 2026, at the age of 84.
FAQ:
How old was Jesse Jackson?
Activist Jesse Jackson was 84 years old at the time of death in 2026.
Who is Jesse Jackson’s wife?
Since 1962, Jesse Jackson was married to Jacqueline Brown.
What was Jesse Jackson’s net worth?
Jesse Jackson’s net worth was $4 million at the time of death.