Rev. Jesse โคJackson‘s Condition Stabilized, Family Reports He’s Planning Holiday Outreach
CHICAGO – Theโ family of Rev. Jesse Jackson โannouncedโค Sunday that his condition is stabilized โand he is breathing โindependently, days after being hospitalized last week. Despite ongoing management of his progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurologicalโ disorder diagnosed in April, โJackson remains actively โขengaged inโข his life’s work, โฃeven โฃdirecting โฃeffortsโค for a holiday food โคdrive.
The update โคoffers reassurance to supporters of the civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, whose decades-long advocacy has impacted communities nationwide. Jackson’s continued focus on social justice, even while receiving medical care at โNorthwestern Memorial โhospital, underscores his enduring commitment to addressing issues like food insecurity. His illnessโค comes at a critical time, as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition continues its work on voter rights, economic empowerment, and peaceโฃ initiatives.
According to a familyโฃ statement, Jackson “called โฃfor 2,000 churches toโข prepare 2,000 baskets of food to prevent โmalnutrition โขduring the holiday season.” His son,Yusefโ Jackson,sharedโ this detail,highlighting his father’s persistent dedication to serving others.
Sources confirmed to CBS News Chicago โthat Jackson has been on medication to stabilize his blood pressure,but his medical team is โworking to reduceโฃ his reliance on it. Friends and familyโ are traveling โคto Chicago to be with him during this time.
The family expressed โคgratitude to theโ medical staff at Northwestern โฃMemorial Hospital and toโ those offering prayers andโ well โwishes.