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Yusef Jackson

Yusef DuBois Jackson is an American non-profit director from Chicago, Illinois. Jackson is the youngest son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline Jackson.

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Yusef Jackson
Yusef (left) with Bill Clinton, Jesse Jackson and Al Gore, 1993.
Born
Yusef DuBois Jackson

(1970-09-26) September 26, 1970
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Virginia
OccupationNon-profit director
Children5
Parents
RelativesSantita Jackson (sister)
Jesse Jackson Jr. (brother)
Jonathan Jackson (brother)

Yusef DuBois Jackson (born September 26, 1970)1 is an American non-profit director from Chicago, Illinois. Jackson is the youngest son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and his wife Jacqueline Jackson.

Early life and education

Yusef Jackson is the fourth child of Jacqueline Lavinia Brown Jackson and civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson was raised in Chicago along with his siblings Santita, Jesse Jr., Jonathan, and Jacqueline. Yusef earned his juris doctorate from the University of Virginia and is a lawyer. He is currently CEO of Rainbow PUSH.2

Jackson is a corporate advisor, entrepreneur and investor. He is a founding member and director of the Jackson Legacy Foundation.3

Rainbow/PUSH leadership

In July 2023, Rev. Jesse Jackson announced his plans to step down as the leader of Rainbow/PUSH, due to advanced age and health complications.4 He was succeeded by Dallas minister Frederick Haynes III. In April 2024, Haynes resigned.5 At the time, Yusef served as Chief Operating Officer and shifted to a greater leadership role in the organization.6

In April 2026, two months after the death of his father, Jackson was named president and CEO of Rainbow Push.78

References

References

  1. "Untitled Document". www.tms.tribune.com. Archived from the original on 2003-08-20. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  2. Khan, Melina. "See Jesse Jackson's family. What to know about his wife, children". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  3. Sager, Jessica (February 17, 2026). "Rev. Jesse Jackson's 6 Children: All About the Late Civil Rights Leader's Kids". People. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  4. Razek, Raja; Ashley R. Williams (July 14, 2023). "Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson to step down as Rainbow PUSH Coalition president". CNN.
  5. Banks, Adelle M. (April 17, 2024). "Frederick D. Haynes resigns abruptly as leader of Rainbow PUSH Coalition". Religion News Service. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. "Rainbow PUSH Coalition Searching for New Leader After CEO Steps Down Just Months After Taking the Job". WTTW News. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
  7. "Rainbow PUSH taps youngest son of late Rev. Jesse Jackson as new leader". Chicago Tribune. 2026-04-10. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  8. Kapos, Shia (2026-04-09). "Yusef Jackson tapped to lead Rainbow PUSH in new era". POLITICO. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
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