ANGELINA JOLIE SAYS HER “FIGHTING SPIRIT IS FINALLY BACK” AS HER CHILDREN HELP HER REBUILD AFTER HEALTH STRUGGLES. (PHOTO).

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 Angelina Jolie says her “fighting spirit is finally back” as her children help her rebuild after health struggles Angelina Jolie has spoken openly about how her six children have helped her regain strength after a difficult stretch marked by health challenges and the end of her marriage. Speaking to Variety, the 51-year-old actress said she feels like she is slowly returning to herself again while discussing her new film Couture, which explores illness and identity in a way that closely mirrors parts of her own journey. “I think my fighting spirit is finally back,” Jolie said. “I lost it for a bit. I got kind of taken down a little bit and it’s coming back in large part thanks to my children, who are now older, and encouraging it.” In the film, Jolie portrays an American director working in Europe who receives a breast cancer diagnosis while on assignment for a fashion project.  The story reflects themes that have personal meaning for her, especially given her own decision in...

FORMER PRESIDENTS, MOURNERS GATHERED TO HONOR REV. JESSE JACKSON. (PHOTO).


 Former presidents, mourners gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson


The late Reverend Jesse Jackson was honored on March 6 with a grand celebration of life attended by former presidents, first ladies, renowned musicians, and thousands of admirers. 


Jackson, who passed away at 84 in Chicago on February 17, was remembered as a towering figure in the Civil Rights Movement. 


Having worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr., he later established the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and led Operation Breadbasket to improve economic opportunities for Black communities. 


The ceremony, held at the House of Hope on Chicago’s South Side, featured tributes from leaders such as Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton, as well as performances by Jennifer Hudson and BeBe Winans. 


Speakers reflected not only on Jackson’s global influence but also on the personal ways he touched their lives.


Barack Obama recalled Jackson’s groundbreaking presidential run, noting how his courage and determination inspired younger generations to believe they belonged in spaces once thought inaccessible. Obama credited Jackson’s example with paving the way for his own political journey. 


Jackson’s youngest son, Yusef, now CEO of the PUSH Coalition, emphasized his father’s devotion to family alongside his lifelong advocacy. He shared that Jackson’s final words to his children and grandchildren were “I love you,” underscoring the activist’s deep personal commitment. 


Yusef vowed to continue his father’s mission, echoing Jackson’s famous declaration “I am somebody” and promising to reinvest in uplifting children and marginalized communities.


The event drew not only dignitaries but also everyday Chicagoans who cherished Jackson’s presence in their city. 


Attendees like Eric Williams and Shauna Weatherspoon described him as a rare figure of service whose accessibility made his impact even more meaningful. 


For many, Jackson’s legacy is a reminder that progress is built on the shoulders of those who came before, and his call to “keep hope alive” remains a guiding principle for future generations.

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