Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and Baptist minister, passed away at 84, as confirmed by his family. He was a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, advocating for social justice. Throughout his life, he remained politically active, running for the Democratic presidential nomination twice. Leaders worldwide, including Barack Obama and Cyril Ramaphosa, have paid tribute, acknowledging his significant impact on civil rights and global justice.
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