Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84
February 19, 2026·25 days ago·via Associated Press News
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84 from a rare neurodegenerative disease, leaving behind a legacy of activism that shaped American politics for decades. His family gathered in Chicago to honor the icon, with children like Rep. Jonathan Jackson and daughters Ashley and Santita sharing emotional tributes about his tireless fight against racism and injustice, from Operation Breadbasket to negotiating U.S. soldiers' release from Yugoslavia. Read more about this...