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Jonathan Jackson
Profile
Jonathan Jackson is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st congressional district since 2023. The son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, he previously worked as a financial analyst, business owner, and professor at Chicago State University. Throughout his career, Jackson has been a prominent advocate for civil rights, criminal justice reform, and public education, often working within the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. As a progressive member of Congress, he serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs, focusing on issues such as nutrition, foreign agriculture, and international relations.
Details
- Born
- January 7, 1966 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Chicago, Illinois
- Education
- Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, North Carolina A&T State University, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
- Career
- Financial analyst, partner in River North Sales and Service, business professor at Chicago State University, national spokesman for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
