Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson is the son of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson. He is also a U.S. Representative for Illinois. He is newsworthy due to the recent passing of his father, Jesse Jackson, and the associated memorial events. He has been seen in news articles attending public visitations and memorial services for his father. Specifically, he was photographed hugging a mourner at a visitation in Chicago. He also appeared in a photo from 1988 alongside his father and sister, Santita. His current relevance stems from his role as a family member during this period of mourning and remembrance for a prominent civil rights figure, as well as his own position as a U.S. Representative.