Neither he nor Al Sharpton have earned the title "Rev." Neither completed divinity school, had a church, or had a congregation. Al was "ordained" at age 10 by a DC preacher and both continue to perpetuate the lie. These professional pot-stirrers try to use the bogus title to gain some respect, which neither deserve.
but the liberal media fawn over these guys, for whatever reasons. So they have stature because the media have decided they should be honored and respected.
It is interesting that the liberals in the media, who have a tendency to denigrate religion in general, are always deferential to the “Reverend” Jackson and the “Reverend” Al. Perhaps because they want to prove they are not racist.