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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01)

September 12, 2024

CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON CONDEMNS RACIST ATTACKS AGAINST IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN PROMOTED BY EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS

September 12, 2024 | Press Release

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Tyreek Hill
September 10, 2024

CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE PASSAGE OF THE GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT IN THE WAKE OF NFL STAR TYREEK HILL’S VIOLENT DETENTION BY POLICE

Press Release | September 10, 2024

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September 3, 2024

Contact:  Jerry Thomas, jerry@jerrythomaspr.com

CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1st District of Illinois) issued the following statement this morning in response to the fatal shooting of four passengers earlier today on the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line train outside Forest Park.

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Payne Fellowship accepting applications
August 22, 2024

The Payne fellowship is looking for new applicants to train for the USAID Foreign Service Officer positions.

Apply here

August 12, 2024

Media Contact:  R. Elizabeth Bratton, Director of Communications

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death

July 26, 2024

The death of Sonya Massey is an absolute tragedy. Fearing for her safety, she did what most of us would do, she called 911 for help. One of the deputies called upon to protect and serve, instead ended her life, fatally shooting her.

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Dusable Awards
July 22, 2024

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Congressman Jonathan L Jackson accepted “The Spirit of Nelson Mandela Award” for his father The Rev. Jesse L Jackson, Sr. at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago, IL

Photo Credit:  John L. Alexander / via OnAir Daily News

 

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Mandela Day
July 18, 2024

Today we celebrate International Mandela Day around the world.

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Black Mental Health Matters
July 16, 2024

The Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys and the National Action Network held a special a Commission Field Hearing on “Suicide and the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys” in New York, in observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

July 14, 2024

CHICAGO - Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson (D-1stDistrict Ill) issued the following statement this evening in response to the violence that erupted at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left two killed, including the gunman, and three people injured, including former President Donald J.