Rev. Jesse Jackson recovers from a recent health challenge

Reverend Jesse L. Jackson former Democratic presidential candidate and civil rights activist was recently discharged from hospitalization after undergoing a procedure last week.

The former Democratic presidential candidate was admitted at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on Thursday last week. He was hospitalized for abdominal discomfort.

“Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, was recently admitted to the hospital for abdominal discomfort,” Rainbow PUSH Coalition, in a written statement. “After routine medical observation, successful surgery ensued, and Rev. Jackson is resting. He is in good spirits and will be discharged in a few days. Thank you for your continued love, support and prayers.”

PUSH Public Policy Director Frank Watkins, speaking of Jackson’s condition said he didn’t have all the details of the Reverend’s state of health.

“I know that he is resting comfortably and that he is expected home in a couple of days. I’ve talked with the family, and they expect him home in a couple of days. They’re looking forward to having him home, and they feel that so far everything has been successful.”

Reverend Jackson is a phenomenal figure in Black history who has relentlessly fought against racial discrimination in the United States, right from the Civil Rights movement. He is also active in the Black Lives Matter movement, as he not only lends his voice but also leads food drives, according to his son Jonathan Jackson. Adding that the Jackson family looks forward to seeing him home.

The civil rights activist, in 2017, revealed that he had been battling with Parkinson’s disease since 2015. Jackson recently received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last month and encourages Americans to do so. His second dose was scheduled for January 29 but got canceled after he was admitted to the hospital.

“Take the vaccination now. Keep hope,” Jackson said.