Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Washington, D.C., after falling at Howard University

Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) (R) holds hands with civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, as they rally against the end of the eviction moratorium at the U.S. Capitol on August 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. Bush, and other Representatives, have been sleeping on and occupying the House steps in protest of their House colleagues adjourning for August recess without passing an extension of the eviction moratorium.
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) (R) holds hands with civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, as they rally against the end of the eviction moratorium at the U.S. Capitol on August 03, 2021 in Washington, DC. Bush, and other Representatives, have been sleeping on and occupying the House steps in protest of their House colleagues adjourning for August recess without passing an extension of the eviction moratorium. Photo credit Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. was hospitalized Monday evening after falling while attending a town hall meeting at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Jackson fell and hit his head while entering a building on campus, according to a release from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

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He was attending a meeting with university President Wayne A.I. Frederick and students to address complaints about rodents, mold, and flooding in the school’s residence halls.

Jackson was taken to Howard University Hospital after the fall and underwent several tests, including a CT scan, which came back with normal results.

He was held in the hospital overnight for observation.

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