Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 84
February 18, 2026·27 days ago·via The Tennessean
Pioneering civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies peacefully at 84, surrounded by family praying and singing hymns. From marching in Selma after Bloody Sunday to leading Operation Breadbasket under MLK, Jackson fought for Black economic empowerment, securing thousands of jobs and millions in income while pressuring corporations via boycotts. Read more about this...