Jackson Grateful for Support After Ordeal
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson thanked his family and supporters for standing by him, as he spoke publicly for the first time since acknowledging he fathered a daughter during an extramarital affair. Speaking at Salem Baptist Church in Chicago, he said to his wife, “After 38 years and five children later, Jackie, we’re still here.” Jackson said he is grateful to supporters who made it clear they want him to return to the helm of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
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