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Jesse Jackson
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Civil rights activist and former presidential candidate.
Notable Quotes
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr."View Story →
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr."View Story →
"He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family."View Story →
"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world."View Story →
Related Stories
Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson
The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
March 6, 2026US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service
While praising Jackson, Obama made a thinly veiled dig at US President Donald Trump.
March 6, 2026