Jesse Jackson, the longtime US civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. His family described him as a “servant leader” who dedicated his life to fighting for justice, equality and the marginalized.
Jesse Jackson, the veteran civil rights leader who shaped American activism for over five decades and mounted a strong bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988, has died at the age of 84.
In a family statement, his relatives described him as a “servant leader” who devoted his life not only to his family but also to the oppressed, unheard and marginalised worldwide. They said the world became an extension of their family through his work, adding that his steadfast commitment to justice, equality and compassion inspired millions. The family urged people to honour his legacy by continuing the struggle for the ideals he championed.
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