Jesse Jackson dies at age 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights activist and two-time Presidential candidate, passed away at 84 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. His family described him as a servant leader dedicated to justice and equality, impacting millions worldwide. Jackson, who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., founded the PUSH and Rainbow Coalition organizations and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000. He remained an outspoken advocate for social justice until his death, leaving a significant legacy in the United States.

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