Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Re-emerges After Medical Battle
Rev. Jesse Jackson, an iconic figure in the civil rights movement, has been discharged from the hospital after spending 12 days undergoing treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological condition affecting balance, walking, and body movements.
The 84-year-old civil rights activist was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital's intensive care unit on November 12th. Following an initial misdiagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2013, Jackson was recently diagnosed with PSP earlier this year.
During his recovery, Jackson received a surge of support from friends and supporters, including former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton, who paid him a visit last week. "Our family would like to express our gratitude for the countless prayers, visits, and outpouring of love that have been bestowed upon us," said Yusef Jackson, Rev. Jesse's son.
Yusef also praised the medical and security staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, saying they provided exceptional care during a challenging time. The family humbly requested continued prayers as they navigate this "precious" moment in their lives.
Rev. Jesse Jackson is known for his tireless work with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and has become synonymous with civil rights activism in Chicago. His legacy extends beyond local issues, having also championed international causes such as denouncing apartheid in South Africa and negotiating hostage releases abroad multiple times.
As he begins this new chapter, Rev. Jackson's family seeks to reassure fans that his condition is stable and he will continue to receive the care needed to address PSP.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, an iconic figure in the civil rights movement, has been discharged from the hospital after spending 12 days undergoing treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological condition affecting balance, walking, and body movements.
The 84-year-old civil rights activist was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital's intensive care unit on November 12th. Following an initial misdiagnosis of Parkinson's disease in 2013, Jackson was recently diagnosed with PSP earlier this year.
During his recovery, Jackson received a surge of support from friends and supporters, including former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton, who paid him a visit last week. "Our family would like to express our gratitude for the countless prayers, visits, and outpouring of love that have been bestowed upon us," said Yusef Jackson, Rev. Jesse's son.
Yusef also praised the medical and security staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, saying they provided exceptional care during a challenging time. The family humbly requested continued prayers as they navigate this "precious" moment in their lives.
Rev. Jesse Jackson is known for his tireless work with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and has become synonymous with civil rights activism in Chicago. His legacy extends beyond local issues, having also championed international causes such as denouncing apartheid in South Africa and negotiating hostage releases abroad multiple times.
As he begins this new chapter, Rev. Jackson's family seeks to reassure fans that his condition is stable and he will continue to receive the care needed to address PSP.
anywayz, i'm gonna go make some popcorn now, what are you watching on netflix?
my grandma had something similar and it was really rough for her, but the treatment worked out in the end 
... been down for a while with PSP but I'm still not convinced he'll bounce back 100%. 84 is old even by activist standards, medical advancements are great and all but what's the catch? 
just heard about Rev Jesse Jackson comin back from his med battle 
84 yrs young! Can't believe he went through all that and came out swingin' 
PSP or not, the dude's still a civil rights superhero in my book 
I mean, who else can say they've fought apartheid and got hostages released? 
He may be recoverin from his health issues but Rev Jesse Jackson's impact is still feelin' it 
I mean, who needs a dance floor when you can just kinda... bounce around? 
That's some next-level civil rights activism if you ask me! 
The fact that he's still working on his game is just proof that age is just a number (unless it's 84, then maybe not so much). But seriously, I'm sending all my positive vibes to Rev. Jesse and his fam – let's keep those prayers coming! 
And can we talk about how cool it is that the Clinton squad stepped in? Like, Bill and Hillary are basically honorary members of Jesse's civil rights squad now 
Great, just what we all needed - another celebrity making a comeback after a health scare 
. Like, I'm not saying Rev. Jackson isn't an icon or anything, but 84 and still got game? 
. On a serious note though, hope he's feeling better and can get back to doing what he loves - sparking conversations and making a difference 
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