The son of the late Rev. Jackson, Congressman Jonathan Jackson is speaking out about the Congress disallowing his father's body to lie in state for public viewing. Last week I wrote a letter to Pres. Donald Trump and sent it via email to a press staffer. As a White House Correspondent, given certain circumstances I was not confident that I would get a response but because the subject was about Jesse Jackson I'd hoped I would. My actions must not be construed as activism or professional privilege as I have not used my role at the White House for personal or professional gain. To me, Rev. Jesse Jackson was living history, a reflection of flourishing integration and the very embodiment of progressive politics leading to transformative change in post-Civil Rights America. Falling in between Dr King, the "progenitor" and Pres Barack Obama (the product) Jackson was a unifying figure. He had done the uneasy work of manifesting equality and justice. That is why I...
Tina Campbell Earnings Revealed In Divorce Court Requesting Custody And Elimination of Spousal Support
SUMMARY: Divorce filings reveal gospel singer Tina Campbell is struggling financially and says she cannot afford spousal support to her ex‑husband, drummer Glendon “Teddy” Campbell. Tina told the court she earns about $5,000 a month but faces nearly $12,000 in expenses, while Teddy reports monthly income of $7,500. In a new filing, she is seeking primary custody of their two teenage children and asking the judge to block any future spousal‑support requests. The “Pray for Me” singer, known from Mary Mary, made clear she does not have the kind of wealth often assumed of celebrity artists. Divorce court records reveal that gospel singer Tina Campbell is struggling to make ends meet and can not afford to pay spousal support. Tina, 52 revealed to the courts that she is financially in the red and is attempting to block any future request for money from her ex, drummer Glendon "Teddy" Campbell. She disclosed that she makes around $5,000 per month and has nearly $12,000 in expenses....