Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., has died at the age of 84. Jackson dedicated over half a century to public advocacy for racial justice, economic and political inclusion, and civil and human rights. His career included two historic runs for the U.S. presidency, international diplomacy, and founding the Rainbow/PUSH. He continued his activism despite a neurological disorder in his later years, participating in racial justice protests and COVID-19 vaccination drives. His death marks the end of an era for civil rights leadership in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for equality and inspiring future generations of activists.