118th Congress
Moments before the fatal shot rang out at 6:01 PM on that tragic day, April 4, 1968; Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had been laughing and joking with my father, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., and his other friends and colleagues as they prepared for dinner at Reverend Billy Kyles’ home. My father says every time he goes to Memphis is like “pulling the scab off the womb. The sore is still raw.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01) and Jim Baird (R-IN-04) led 32 of their colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Marshall “Major” Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation would posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor — America's first Black sports star, but someone many have never heard of — in recognition of his significance to the nation as a trailblazing athlete.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement marking the ten-year anniversary of Nelson Mandela that occurred this week:
"Ten years ago, we lost a giant who was unique in world history. Nelson Mandela did not succumb to the racism that tried to push him down and jail him, but instead rose above it and strove for reconciliation with his oppressors. His legacy of wisdom, love, and grace will forever stand as an inspiration."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement on his decision to vote present on the motion to expel U.S. Rep. George Santos (NY-03) from the U.S. House of Representatives:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) thanked U.S. Capitol Police for their work in apprehending an individual who threatened and was verbally abusive to staff: