Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies; Civil Rights Figures Pay Tribute
February 21, 2026·3 days ago·via National Today
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the fiery civil rights leader and protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away, prompting tributes from his five adult children and prominent organizations like the NAACP, UNCF, and LDF. Standing outside his Chicago home, his family honors his six-decade fight for voting rights, economic justice, and Black opportunity, from Operation Breadbasket to founding Rainbow PUSH.
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