The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, visited the Metro Detroit area many times over the years. Local religious leaders and politicians weigh in on his legacy.

How Jesse Jackson and Joel Ferguson's bold strategy powered a historic Michigan win—true mastery, heart and grassroots politics revealed.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday and Friday to honor ...

JACKSON, MI — There was a steady flow of people as Five Guys opened their new Jackson location Wednesday on Boardman Road. The first customers orders were taken a few minutes before 11 a.m. Feb. 11 ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Rev. Jesse Jackson was a frequent visitor of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The late civil rights activist did not attend UM nor did he ever permanently live in Michigan.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. had many ties to and a great admiration for Detroit, which he said had "a special place in our ...

Michigan leaders — faith leaders, politicians and others — vividly remembered the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died early Tuesday, Feb. 17, as a civil rights icon, mentor and friend who helped lift the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michigan leaders — faith leaders, politicians and others — vividly remembered the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died early Tuesday, Feb.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson — who died Tuesday at age 84 — had a long, storied history with Michigan, which helped catapult the civil rights activist into the national political spotlight after an upset ...