Warming Up

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a passionate speaker and civil rights leader,

has addressed each Democratic Convention since 1984. He speaks again tonight.

Born: Oct. 8, 1941, in Greenville, S.C.

Education: bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T; State University.

Family: wife Jacqueline, sons Jesse Jr., Jonathan and Yusef, and daughters Santita and Jacqueline.

Presidential campaigns: Ran unsuccessfully for Democratic nomination in 1984 and 1988.

Complied by MALOY MOORE / Los Angeles Times