Jesse Jackson: Veteran civil rights leader who helped reshape America

The US civil rights activist's influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.

Jesse Jackson: A Life in Pictures

The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.

By The New York Times

Family of Jesse Jackson pay tribute to ‘unwavering belief’ of civil rights icon, who has died aged 84 – live

Ordained minister and activist who twice ran for the Democratic presidential nomination had been living with progressive supranuclear palsy Here is the Jackson family statement in full: 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. He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family. His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity. A tireless change agent, he elevated the voices of the voiceless from his Presidential campaigns in the 1980s to mobilising millions to register to vote – leaving an indelible mark on history. Our father was a servant leader – not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world. We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. Continue reading...

By Yohannes Lowe

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

The civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful 'died peacefully' on Tuesday, his family said.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate.

Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and Two-Time Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and twice ran for president of the United States, died on Tuesday. He was 84. In a statement via BBC News, Jackson’s family said he “died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family.” The statement continued: “His unwavering commitment […]

By Andrew McGowan

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84

'Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,' the Jackson family says

By Reuters

Reverend Jess Jackson Dead at 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon who twice ran for U.S. president, has died, according to his family. Jackson's family issued a statement Tuesday morning, saying ... "Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to…

By TMZ Staff