Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
February 18, 2026·27 days ago·via NPR
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the fiery civil rights activist and two-time Democratic presidential contender, passed away on February 17, 2026, at age 84. His 1984 and 1988 campaigns shattered barriers, registering millions of new voters - mostly in black communities - and nearly grabbing the Democratic nomination, forcing the party to confront race head-on. Read more about this...