Summary
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a well-known civil rights leader, was hospitalized in Chicago. He is showing symptoms of a serious condition called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), which affects movement and control.
Key Facts
- Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized in Chicago on a Wednesday night.
- He is showing symptoms of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
- PSP is a neurodegenerative condition, meaning it affects the brain and gets worse over time.
- Jackson was initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but his PSP diagnosis was confirmed in April.
- Jackson has faced past health issues, including gallbladder surgery and Covid-19 hospitalization in 2021.
- He retired as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in July 2023.
- The Rainbow PUSH Coalition focuses on financial improvement and equality for black communities.
